Managers or Headteachers
Last updated:Managers/Head Teachers will, using the guidance given below:
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Identify any employees who may be at risk from blood borne diseases.
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Carry out an assessment of the risk of infection (blood borne diseases are covered under the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations 2002) and ensure these are reviewed on a regular basis
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Decide on and implement appropriate control measures, (in consultation with occupational health, if necessary), including whether vaccination is necessary.
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Monitor that employees are following the appropriate control measures.
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Ensure that induction on relevant Health and Safety procedures and regular training is in place to maintain a high level of awareness in the workplace.
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Where vaccination has been assessed as necessary, Managers to keep records of vaccinated employees and when a booster and ensure these records are maintained and kept up to date.
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Advise job applicants prior to recruitment if a Hepatitis B or other vaccination is necessary. Managers to check and record vaccination status prior to offer and as part of pre-employment checks.