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Health and Safety Policy

Last Updated: 3rd August 2026

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1. Policy Statement

 

Creative Media Skills Institute (CMSI) is committed to ensuring, so far as is reasonably practicable, the health, safety, and welfare of all students, staff, tutors, contractors, and visitors.

 

CMSI recognises its responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and associated regulations and is committed to providing a safe and healthy working and learning environment.

 

2. Purpose of the Policy

 

The purpose of this policy is to:

 

  • Provide a safe and healthy environment for all individuals

  • Prevent accidents, injuries, and work-related ill health

  • Establish clear responsibilities for health and safety

  • Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements

  • Promote a positive health and safety culture

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3. Scope

 

This policy applies to:

 

  • Students

  • Staff

  • Freelance tutors and visiting lecturers

  • Contractors

  • Visitors and guests

 

It covers all CMSI-controlled premises, activities, and equipment.

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4. CMSI Responsibilities

 

CMSI will:

  • Provide and maintain safe premises and equipment

  • Conduct suitable and sufficient risk assessments

  • Implement appropriate control measures

  • Provide information, instruction, and training

  • Maintain safe systems of work

  • Ensure safe storage and use of equipment and materials

  • Provide access to first aid provision

  • Monitor and review health and safety performance

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5. Individual Responsibilities

 

All individuals are expected to:

  • Take reasonable care of their own health and safety

  • Avoid actions that may put others at risk

  • Follow CMSI policies, procedures, and instructions

  • Report hazards, incidents, and near misses

  • Use equipment safely and as instructed

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6. Risk Assessments

 

CMSI will:

  • Identify hazards associated with activities and environments

  • Assess risks and implement control measures

  • Review assessments regularly or following significant change

 

Typical risk areas include:

  • Use of technical equipment (e.g. film, media, lighting equipment)

  • Manual handling

  • Electrical safety

  • Slips, trips, and falls

  • Fire safety

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7. Incident Reporting

 

All accidents, incidents, and near misses must be:

 

  • Reported promptly to a member of staff or management

  • Recorded in the incident reporting system

  • Investigated where appropriate

 

Serious incidents will be reported in accordance with RIDDOR requirements where applicable.

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8. First Aid

 

CMSI will ensure:

 

  • Adequate first aid provision is available

  • Trained first aiders are identified

  • First aid kits are accessible and maintained

 

All individuals should report injuries requiring first aid immediately.

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9. Fire Safety

 

CMSI will:

  • Conduct fire risk assessments

  • Maintain fire detection and alarm systems

  • Provide clearly marked emergency exits

  • Ensure evacuation procedures are in place

 

All individuals must:

  • Familiarise themselves with evacuation routes

  • Participate in fire drills

  • Follow instructions in the event of an emergency

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10. Equipment and Facilities

 

CMSI will ensure that:

  • Equipment is maintained and safe to use

  • Faulty equipment is removed from use immediately

  • Appropriate training is provided before use

  • Personal protective equipment (PPE) is provided where required

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11. Contractors and Visitors

 

CMSI will:

 

  • Ensure contractors operate safely and comply with site rules

  • Provide relevant health and safety information

  • Monitor activities where necessary

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Visitors must follow all safety instructions while on site.

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12. Training and Awareness

 

CMSI will provide:

 

  • Health and safety induction for all staff and students

  • Role-specific training where required

  • Ongoing updates and refresher training

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13. Monitoring and Review

 

CMSI will:

 

  • Monitor health and safety performance

  • Review incidents and trends

  • Update policies and procedures as required

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14. Implementation Decision

 

CMSI confirms that:

 

  • Health and safety arrangements are in place

  • Risks are managed appropriately

  • Continuous improvement is supported

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15. Contact

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For questions or concerns regarding this policy, please contact:

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CMS Institute (Creative Media Skills Group Ltd)
Pinewood Studios, Pinewood Road,
Buckinghamshire, SL0 0NH, United Kingdom
info@creative-media-skills.com
01753 656168

 

© CMS Institute / Creative Media Skills Group Ltd. All rights reserved.

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