Association of Colleges

Health and Safety of Learners Outside the Classroom (HASLOC) - Revision of guidance
03 December 2009

DCSF have launched this consultation as HASLOC will replace Health and Safety of Pupils on Educational Visits.
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Responding to the Threat from Weapons in Colleges workshop
25 November 2009

As part of the community, it is vital that every College addresses knife possession and other types of weapon among young people.
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Safety Alert - Laptop Computer Charging Trolleys
15 October 2009

The Health & Safety Executive has issued a safety alert for the attention of Colleges and schools that use such trolleys. This is to raise awareness of the potential electrical dangers and the steps to take to protect staff and students.
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E.coli and Colleges
07 October 2009

Information about E.coli: background; how it could be encountered; symptoms and effects; and good practice for minimising risk
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Swine (H1N1) Influenza
31 July 2009

NEW ADVICE ISSUED 31 JULY 2009 As the swine influenza outbreak progresses, Colleges should find this 'one-stop-shop' webpage useful. It contains a summary of current developments, plus links to relevant websites.
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Swine Flu Update
28 June 2009

Updated advice, from DBIS, and HPA on the spread of swine influenza - its spread, implications and recommended actions
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A/H1N1 Swine Flu
27 April 2009

Update on recent activity and suggested preparatory actions for possible Flu Pandemic.
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"Dealing with a Hostile Intruder" workshops
20 March 2009

Recent events at Colleges and schools in Germany, Finland and the United States involving students with guns murdering fellow students and staff begs the question, "When will it happen at a College, school or University in this country?"
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Health & Safety Document Library - new download facility
27 February 2009

The large stock of sample health & safety documents in the AoC library is being made available, to members, via direct download.
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