| Reviewed by: | Suzanne Deadman, 06 05 2025 |
| Ratified by: | Resources Committee, 05 06 2025 |
| Next Review: | Summer 2027 |
Introduction
There is a passenger and goods lift at Forster Park School. The platform lift in the hall has been decommissioned. This policy defines when a lift at Forster park Primary School may be used and under what circumstances.
Lift locations:
- Behind the hall which rises to the first floor
- KS1 Corridor that rises to the first floor
Legal Requirements
Assessment of Use
The lift will be made available for any person who has a disability which prevents him or her from using the stairs. This disability may be permanent or temporary e.g. broken limbs, medical conditions, etc. A full assessment of the need will be conducted by the Welfare Officer and or Premises Manager. This assessment will ensure that all medical needs are properly addressed, gain agreement with parents/carers, where necessary, and provide any necessary training. Regular reviews will be conducted. Contractors, visitors and staff may use the lift when it is necessary to relocate equipment from one floor to another. Lift keys are available from the Premises Manager and should be obtained direct from them so that operational instructions can be issued.
Procedure for Use
Pupil Use
A formal review with pupil and parent(s)/carer(s) would be conducted and would include the
following:
- Number of weeks user is likely to require use of lift (if not permanent need)
- Information given on keyholders/location of keys;
- Identification of a “buddy” to accompany the pupil when using the lift (parental approval to be sought on this point);
- Instructions to be given on procedures in the event of a lift breakdown.
- Instruction on emergency procedures: in the event of an emergency, the lifts would be out of action; therefore, a safe area would be identified where student would remain until appropriate staff could arrange for his or her safe removal from the building. A member of staff will stay with the student, where possible.
Adult Use
For adults, the only assessment which would be required would be carried out by the Premises Manager giving guidelines for operational use.
Responsibilities
- The Premises Officer / Manager will ensure that the lift is properly maintained.
- The Premises Officer / Manager will visually inspect the lift on monthly basis (doors, platform,alarms etc) and record findings.
- The lift will be inspected and serviced by a competent contractor and also the London Borough of Lewisham (Bureau Veritas).
- Any remedial actions regarding any defects found during examination or inspection are carried out and where there is an immediate danger, the equipment is not used until the corrective actions have been completed.
- No one should use the lifts out of hours.
Emergency Procedures
Both lifts are installed with emergency alarms. Passengers can raise the alarm if they need help whilst in the lift. The alarm will alert nearby members of staff to get help from one of the premises team.
If the fire alarm is raised, the lift are automatically out of action.
Policy Review
This policy will be reviewed every two years or sooner if required.