Introduction

GC Safety and Care:
• Risk assessed field sites, activities and buildings
• 24 hour duty system with on site staff and ‘on call’ back up (for Day Centres this system extends
for the times students are at the Centre)
• Restricted access external doors, including keypad locks
• Regular head counts both during fieldwork and in the Centre
• Nominated first aiders are available 24 hours a day
• Robust personnel systems for the appointment, induction and monitoring of staff, including checking
of all appropriate qualifications, references and criminal records
• Identifiable staff wearing FSC name badges
• Comprehensive induction and training for health and safety issues
• Public liability insurance cover for your peace of mind. A certificate from our brokers confirming details
of our cover is available from any of our Centres, or view or download it online.
• Safe vehicles meeting current requirements, such as passenger seat belts and head restraints assessment