Health & Safety- Rainham branch
Introduction
Health and safety in the workplace is a joint effort. Employees have a degree of responsibility too. But as an employer, it’s our job to ensure your workplace is safe for staff to operate in.
This page provides information to assist you in understanding the various aspects of Health and Safety which relate to your job, the environment and the policies and procedures of New Beginnings Nurseries.
The following are key documents relating to health and safety within the nursery.
Your responsibilities
As an employee, you play an important role in maintaining a safe and healthy nursery environment. Your key responsibilities include:
- Taking reasonable care of your own health and safety
- Taking reasonable care not to put others at risk, including colleagues, children, and visitors, through your actions or omissions
- Supervising children at all times, ensuring they are safe, supported, and not exposed to unnecessary risks
- Following all nursery policies and procedures, including those relating to safeguarding, health and safety, and daily routines
- Co-operating with your employer by attending training, understanding your role, and applying what you have learned in practice
- Not interfering with or misusing anything provided for your health, safety, or welfare
- Reporting any injuries, strains, illnesses, hazards, or concerns arising from your work as soon as possible
By following these responsibilities, you help ensure a safe, secure, and supportive environment for everyone in the nursery.
Rainham designated first aiders
A designated first aider is a trained member of staff who is officially appointed to take responsibility for providing immediate first aid care to children, staff, or visitors in case of injury or illness.
In this setting, the role typically includes:
- Holding a valid paediatric first aid qualification
- Responding quickly to accidents, injuries, or medical emergencies
- Administering appropriate first aid treatment safely and confidently
- Maintaining and checking first aid supplies and equipment
- Recording incidents and treatments in line with our nursery policies and procedures
- Communicating with parents and, if necessary, emergency services
A designated first aider is always readily available throughout the nursery day from 8am-6pm Monday to Friday, as young children are more vulnerable and may require immediate and specialised care.
Please see our first aid poster for appointed first aiders within the nursery.
Rainham designated Fire wardens Officers
A designated fire warden is a member of staff who is formally appointed and trained to take responsibility for fire safety procedures and the safe evacuation of children, staff, and visitors in the event of a fire or emergency.
Their role typically includes:
- Ensuring fire safety rules and procedures are understood and followed by staff
- Leading or assisting with the safe and orderly evacuation of children, including those who may need extra support
- Checking rooms, toilets, and play areas to make sure everyone has left the building
- Calling the emergency services and liaising with them on arrival
- Conducting roll calls at the assembly point to ensure all children and staff are accounted for
- Helping carry out regular fire drills and safety checks on alarms and exits
In a nursery setting, the fire warden plays a crucial role in protecting young children who may not be able to respond independently, ensuring that evacuation is calm, quick, and well-organised. A fire warden is always on site during the nursery operational hours 8am-6pm. Monday to Friday at the Rainham branch.
Please see our fire warden poster for appointed fire wardens in the nursery.
