Back care - awareness and prevention
This advice sets out how to spot hazards in low/“child” height working environments, and includes simple practical measures to prevent and reduce, pain, strain and injury.
Advice
Falls from height
This NEU briefing provides guidance to safety representatives and members on taking action to reduce the incidence of accidents and injuries due to falls from height, including the legal requirements on employers, practical steps which can be taken and sources of further advice and information.
Slips, trips and falls
How to reduce the incidence of accidents and injuries in schools due to slips, trips and falls.
Lifting and handling
Advice on the health and safety issues relating to lifting and handling that school staff face while at work
Accidents and injuries at school
Advice on what to do when reporting accidents and injuries which happen in schools.
First aid in schools
Advice on the requirements for first aid provision in schools
Emergency procedures in schools
Advice on the procedures for dealing with emergencies in schools.
Electrical safety
NEU guidance on the law and practical advice on electrical safety in schools
Classroom ergonomics
The issues around ergonomics in classrooms and good practices for school staff.
Anaphylaxis in schools
A guide to what anaphylaxis is, and how to support pupils at risk