There are a number of trained first aiders and first aid boxes supply stations throughout the College. First aiders and stations box locations are identified on signs at all Gower College Swansea College sites. If you are in class at the time you sustain an injury, report to your lecturer in the first instance. In addition, there is a nurse student health advisor available to students at Belgrave Roadthe Gorseinon Campus (room F6) and the Tycoch Campus (room A23).

Remember Yyou must report all accidents and injuries, no matter how trivial, to a member of staff who will ensure that you receive appropriate first aid or medical treatment and ensure your incident accident is recorded. Your accident report will be recorded and held confidentially by the College Gower College Swansea Safety Office. This is a requirement imposed on the College by the Health and Safety Executive.

It is also important to report ‘near-miss’ incidents. A near miss is an incident that had the potential to cause an injury but on this occasion did not. For example, an object falling from height that may have resulted in personal injury, but did not, like a car parked on the pavement, a flickering light or a damaged step. This type of incident Near misses are reported in the same was as reporting accidents. may be reported to the Estates Department using the same format described above for reporting accidents .

All damage to college property or equipment must be reported immediately to technicians or lecturing staff so that repairs can be organised.

Gower College Swansea is committed to the provision of a safe learning environment for its students and staff.  These guidelines aim to protect you and others, prevent accidents and set good working practices.  We all have a legal responsibility for our own health and safety and the health and safety of others.

First Aid in the Classroom or Workshop

During activities organised by the College, you must adopt appropriate behaviour and safe working practices in accordance with instructions from lecturing staff and technicians.  These ‘safe systems of work’ are tried and tested and have been developed through risk assessment, with you in mind.  Some areas within the College environment have been identified as higher risk.  Additional controls and local rules are in place in these areas and must be complied with at all times. Higher risk areas Include:

• Science Laboratories
• Engineering Workshops
• Kitchens
• Performing Arts Areas
• Sports Science Areas
• Public Services
• Educational Visits away from the College

During your induction and lessons, you will be made aware of the local rules and you will receive specific instruction, such as the use of appropriate personal protective equipment, existing control measures, emergency procedures, and any prohibitions and restricted areas.  .  You may be subject to the student disciplinary procedures for repeat offenses to health and Safety requirements

We are all required to maintain the College in a clean and tidy manner. For example, placing litter in the correct bins, and at the end of class clearing away tools, equipment and materials, returning them to storage areas as appropriate.  . This practice helps to keep work areas available and safe for all students.

If you have any concerns on matters of health and safety at Gower College Swansea, please contact the Safety Officer or a member of staff who will be able to assist you.