Occupational Health & Safety

WORKPLACE INSPECTIONS:

Workplace Inspections will be distributed this afternoon. Please return to Fiona (pigeon-hole) as soon as possible, particularly if any items need addressing before the school holidays.

First Aid Poster (Term 2, 2024)

OH& S Meetings

The OH&S Committee meets twice per term. The composition includes the elected HSR and Deputy HSR, representatives from each sub-school, a rep from Admin/Therapy, the Principal, Assistant Principals and the OH&S Manager Nominee.  

NEXT OHS MEETING:

TERM3- Week 6- Wednesday 21st August

Meeting minutes can be found in Sharepoint and on our Noticeboard.

OH&S Designated Workgroup Health and Safety Representatives

OH&S Manager Nominee: Mary Boutros

Elected Health and Safety Representative: Frances Hansen

Elected Deputy Health and Safety Representative: Amanda Hollway

Return to Work Co-ordinator: Michelle McMaster

Executive Assistant: Fiona Micelotta

MEDICATION

We have several policies outlining our procedures for safely managing student care and ensuring their well-being while in our custody. 

As reiterated yesterday, it is crucial that students' medications are securely stored in labelled medicine boxes within their classrooms. 

Please ensure that each classroom is equipped with a visible first aid kit and that the first aid poster is prominently displayed. 

Additionally, all ACSIA Action Plans (such as those for Anaphylaxis, Asthma, and Allergic Reactions) must be readily accessible in classrooms. If any of these documents are not current, please notify me promptly so that we can coordinate with parents to update medical documentation and ensure our records remain accurate.

FIRST AID ROOM

Please remember to inform Kay or Mary if you require any supplies. 

It's essential to maintain our first aid room stocked with necessary items, and Kay oversees inventory replenishment based on our needs. Staff should request permission from admin staff before accessing the first aid room. Students needing medication, such as asthma pumps, must have their supplies with them. In the event of running out, parents are responsible for replacing these items. Please refrain from using asthma pumps in the first aid room, as these are reserved for emergencies.

These asthma pumps are numbered, and we already have two that are missing. 

 Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.

Employee Wellbeing Support Services

https://portal.converge-online.com/

OH&S COMMITTEE

We have TWO OHS Committee vacancies! Please email me if you are interested.

The elected members of the OHS committee can accrue Time in Lieu for the meetings and will be financially acquitted for the TIL.

Representation elected by workgroup:

• 2 x Primary Sub School – Michelle Davies + Sally Mckerchar
• 2 x Middle Sub School - Rajen Rai + (vacancy)
• 2 x Secondary Sub School - Irene Gacovski + (vacancy)
• 1 x Therapy Team - Lydia Lee 
• 1 x Administration Team- Michelle McMaster
• 2 x Wellbeing Team-Stephanie Torchia and Nina Cerantonio
• 1 x Facilities Team-Dr Denise Clarke
• 1 x AEU Rep-Amelia Frantz
• HSR - Frances Hansen      
• Deputy HSR- Amanda Hollway
• Principal and /or management OHS- Corinne Pupillo
• OHS Manager Nominee- Mary Boutros
• PCT- Daniel Moloney

ACTION FOR HAPPINESS| JUMP BACK UP JULY-Let's find ways to bounce back! 

JSA SAFETY CHAMPIONS!

We encourage all staff members to actively participate in reporting any safety concerns they may come across. Your vigilance and proactive approach play a crucial role in maintaining a safe and healthy workplace for us all.

Remember, safety is a team effort, and together, we can create an environment where everyone feels secure and protected. 

Be Safety Champions to make safety a priority every day. 

OUR SAFETY CHAMPION THIS WEEK IS:

ELISE ROBSON

for DOING A "SWEEP" OF HER SURROUNDINGs AND FINDING A HAZARD!!

Workplace inspections are an ongoing commitment, extending beyond the periodic completion of checklists.

THANKYOU ELISE!