Occupational Health & Safety

~to protect the health, safety and welfare of employees~

Upcoming Dates

(as per JSA Term 1 Planner)

TERM 1

THIS WEEK- Wednesday 20th March 2024

Level 2 First Aid Training - (approx 3:30-6:30pm approx)

TERM 2

Staff Immunisations - Thursday 18th April 3pm-4pm in CLH

Sign-up Sheet is up on the Fridge in the Staffroom.

Consent forms are with Fiona and will be available from Monday 15th April and will need to be handed to the nurses on the day pre-filled.

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:

Week 9- Wednesday 27th March 2024

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

REPORTING IN XUNO- revised guidelines in S.A.M

(as per Corinne's email 8/3/24)

Incident Reporting

Incident Reports are to be completed via XUNO.

If there is a minor / classroom lead incident, classroom staff will complete a XUNO Report

If there is an incident where a staff member calls the Emergency Line for a major incident classroom staff will complete a XUNO report.

A member of leadership supporting the incident can also contribute to the report.

A leadership team member will follow up with staff members/students after this incident. This will include an offer for staff to undertake a debrief with a member of the leadership team and other support, for example, a review of the Behaviour Support Plan (BSP), educational program review and environmental factors.

The XUNO Incident Report and EduSafePLUS Report can be completed as part of the debriefing process.

Please reach out to a member of the OHS team or Leadership team if you have any questions

OH&S COMMITTEE

We have OHS Committee vacancies!

as per Consultative Minutes last week

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 – (vacancy) + (vacancy)
2 x Middle Sub School - Michelle Davies + Rajen Rai
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 (Isabella Deluca to alternate)
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

OHS Survey

Dear JSA,

Ensuring the psychosocial well-being of our staff is of paramount importance to us.

Your feedback through this survey will help us understand and address any challenges, concerns, or areas for improvement, ultimately fostering a positive and supportive work environment for all.

This a reminder to please complete the following survey:

https://forms.gle/HovcUgtZ4Ry4mARs6

This survey is anonymous.

If you could please set aside 10 minutes to complete this survey, it would be greatly appreciated.

ACTION FOR HAPPINESS

MINDFUL MARCH

These calendars are packed with simple everyday actions you can take to build a happier world and make happiness a habit in your life.

Here is a link if you would like to download a copy for yourself.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Talqke4jw0TgyXhMq05F07SzhTFp4fp4/view?usp=drive_link

Actively Supervising Students- OHS perspective

Playground supervision involves a structured approach to ensure the safety and wellbeing of students during their outdoor recreational time.

Safety: Active supervision helps ensure the safety of students by allowing supervisors to promptly intervene in case of accidents, conflicts, or risky behaviors. This proactive approach reduces the likelihood of injuries and creates a secure environment for students to play.

Risk Management: Actively monitoring students enables supervisors to identify and mitigate potential risks or hazards on the playground. By staying vigilant, they can address any safety concerns promptly, minimizing the chances of accidents or incidents occurring.

Legal Liability: Adequate supervision is essential to fulfill the duty of care owed to students. Active supervision demonstrates that reasonable steps have been taken to prevent foreseeable harm, which is crucial for minimizing legal liability in the event of accidents or injuries.

PLEASE SUPERVISE CHILDREN AT ALL TIMES!

PLEASE USE EDUSAFE PLUS WHEN IDENTIFYING ANY HAZARDS.

BASED ON OUR RECENT WORKPLACE INSPECTIONS, ONE OF THE MAIN POSTERS MISSING FROM OUR ROOMS IS THE S.M.A.R.T LIFTING POSTER. PLEASE PICK THIS UP FROM YOUR PIGEON HOLES AND PLACE THIS SOMEWHERE IN YOUR ROOM OR OFFICE AREA.

SAFE AND SUPPORTED AT WORK THE DEPARTMENT’S WORKPLACE RESPONSE

THE DEPARTMENT’S WORKPLACE RESPONSE TO FAMILY VIOLENCE

PLEASE TAKE A LOOK AT THE INFORMATION AROUND THIS IF YOU ARE REQUIRING SUPPORT IN THIS.

In addition to this, our school leadership and workplace managers are here to assist employees who may be experiencing family violence.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP), including Manager Assist The EAP is a short-term, solution focused and strictly confidential counselling service. The EAP is available 24/7 for up to four sessions for Department employees to discuss any personal or work related issues.

Call: 1300 361 008