Health and Safety Policy - INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS SCHOOL

Health and Safety Policy
Version Number		IBS/HASP/2026Apr/V001
Member of Staff Responsible		Ibrahim Sirkeci
Record of Revisions to Policy
Date	Details	Approved by
Apr 2026	Published	Board of Directors
Apr 2026	Reviewed	Board of Directors
July 2023	Reviewed	Board of Directors

Date of Current Policy		April 2026
Next Review Date		April 2028
Review to be approved by		Board of Directors

Related IBS Policies

Student Protection Plan
Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policy
Data Protection Policy
E‑Safety Policy
Student Complaints Policy
Absence and Withdrawal Policy
Staff Code of Conduct

External Reference Points

Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974
Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999
Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR) 2013
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations 2002
Office for Students (OfS) Regulatory Framework (student protection, wellbeing and governance)

1. Policy Statement

International Business School (IBS) is committed to providing and maintaining a safe, healthy and supportive environment for students, staff, visitors and contractors. IBS recognises that health, safety and wellbeing are fundamental to effective learning, teaching and academic engagement, and are integral to meeting its responsibilities as a higher education provider.

IBS takes a proactive and proportionate approach to health and safety management, ensuring that risks are identified, assessed and controlled, and that reasonable steps are taken to prevent accidents, injuries and ill health. This policy supports IBS’s obligations under health and safety legislation and the Office for Students (OfS) regulatory framework, including student protection and institutional risk management.

2. Purpose

The purpose of this policy is to:

Provide a clear framework for managing health and safety at IBS
Ensure compliance with relevant health and safety legislation
Promote a positive health and safety culture across IBS
Clarify responsibilities of staff, students and other stakeholders
Support student wellbeing, protection and positive outcomes

3. Scope

This policy applies to:

All IBS students, staff, contractors and visitors
All IBS premises, activities and learning environments
Academic, administrative and support activities, including excursions and events

This policy applies equally to on‑site and off‑site activities where IBS has responsibility or control.

4. Definitions

Health and Safety: Measures to protect individuals from harm arising from activities, environments or equipment.
Risk Assessment: A systematic process of identifying hazards, evaluating risks and implementing control measures.
Hazard: Anything with the potential to cause harm.

5. Responsibilities

5.1 IBS Responsibilities

IBS will:

Comply with all applicable health and safety legislation
Provide safe premises, systems of work and learning environments
Conduct and review risk assessments regularly
Provide information, instruction and training where required
Monitor health and safety performance and incidents

5.2 Staff Responsibilities

Staff are expected to:

Take reasonable care of their own health and safety and that of others
Follow IBS health and safety procedures and guidance
Report hazards, incidents and near misses promptly
Cooperate with risk assessments, training and investigations

5.3 Student Responsibilities

Students are expected to:

Take responsibility for their own health and safety and that of others
Follow health and safety instructions and guidance provided by IBS
Behave responsibly while on IBS premises or activities
Report hazards, incidents or concerns promptly

5.4 Contractors and Visitors

Contractors and visitors must:

Comply with IBS health and safety arrangements while on site
Follow instructions provided by IBS staff
Report any hazards or incidents they observe

6. Risk Management and Safe Systems of Work

IBS operates a systematic approach to health and safety risk management, including:

Identification of hazards and completion of risk assessments
Implementation of control measures and safe systems of work
Emergency procedures, including fire safety and evacuation
Ongoing monitoring and review of risk controls

7. Training, Information and Communication

IBS will:

Provide appropriate health and safety information and training
Ensure staff and students understand relevant procedures
Promote awareness of health and safety responsibilities
Encourage open communication and consultation on health and safety matters

8. Incident Reporting and Investigation

All accidents, incidents, near misses and cases of work‑related ill health must be reported in accordance with IBS procedures. IBS will:

Record and investigate reported incidents
Take appropriate corrective and preventative action
Comply with statutory reporting requirements, including RIDDOR where applicable

9. Monitoring and Review

IBS monitors health and safety performance through:

Incident and accident reporting
Inspections and audits
Review of risk assessments
Student and staff feedback

This policy will be reviewed annually or earlier if required due to legislative, organisational or operational changes.

10. Data Protection

Any personal data processed under this policy will be handled in accordance with the IBS Data Protection Policy and applicable data protection legislation.

11. Alternative Formats

This policy is available in alternative formats upon request. Requests should be directed to the Academic Standards and Quality Office.