Advice on Risk/Safety Assessment for School Teachers Planning a Visit
It is Techniquest's responsibility to ensure a safe environment for your visit. However, pupils must remain the ultimate responsibility of the accompanying teachers.
On arrival
- Your coach should arrive at the covered area outside the main entrance to Techniquest.
- The children will be initially briefed on the coach and reminded of any safety requirements.
- Children are directed into the building by Techniquest staff.
During your visit
Children are advised:
- not to run
- not to leave the building without prior permission from a teacher
- not to use the passenger lift unless they are accompanied by an adult
- not to climb on exhibits.
In the event of a fire:
- The fire alarm sound is that of a siren, a PA auto-announcement will be activated, and the auto-dialler will phone the Fire Service.
- If you see a fire, report immediately to a member of staff who will decide the necessary action and/or evacuation procedures.
- The assembly point is situated at the rear of the Techniquest building.
- Take notice of the location of fire escape routes which are clearly marked throughout the building.
- During an evacuation, never use the passenger lift or exhibition staircases.
- If you are bringing a pupil who is a wheelchair user, an accompanying adult in your group should be appointed to assist the pupil.
- Techniquest exhibition staff receive regular training in fire evacuation, and will always be at hand to assist.
Areas within Techniquest
All areas within Techniquest accessible to pupils are:
- Risk assessed in relation to the activities carried out and any materials used.
- Designated as NON SMOKING areas, and fitted with smoke alarms.
- Attended by Techniquest staff who will respond to your needs and be alert to any unforeseen problems.
Further information
- Techniquest always has a trained First Aider on duty, and there is a designated First Aid room.
- Techniquest is situated at a waterfront location. The use of this area (which is neither owned nor managed by Techniquest) is at the discretion of the accompanying teachers and should be supervised by them.
- Arrangements should be made for your departure with your coach driver to pick up at the front of the Techniquest building.
- Please bring to our attention the name of any group member with electronic prostheses, such as cochlear implants or heart pacemakers.
We would welcome any advice or comment on this sheet, which would help us to make it more useful to our pre-booked visitors. Please speak to us when you visit or e-mailangela@techniquest.org