Occupational Health & Safety

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

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:

THIS WEEK: Week 9- Wednesday 12th June

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

Employee Wellbeing Support Services

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

REPORTING IN XUNO

NOTE: TIME SAVER: If a student has multiple incidents in one day, you can record them all in a single XUNO report by selecting each relevant time slot, rather than entering each incident separately.

ALL Incidents should 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.

OH&S COMMITTEE

We have OHS Committee vacancies!

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 + (vacancy)
2 x Middle Sub School - Rajen Rai + (vacancy)
2 x Secondary Sub School - Irene Gacovski + Navneet Kaur
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

The 3 Cs

Recently, an email was sent out by Corinne on Friday 17th May regarding the revision of our practices and processes including our 3Cs.

The 3 C’s

Create Space
Clear the area – evacuate the classroom / space.
Call the emergency line – 0428 968 618

Creating space and evacuating a classroom or area is a crucial process in our school. It ensures the safety and well-being of students and staff, minimizes sensory overload and behavioral incidents, and provides access to specialized support in emergencies.

LET'S TAKE A CLOSER LOOK AT -CREATING SPACE

Safety: Providing space minimizes the risk of harm during dysregulation or critical incidents.
Reducing Overstimulation: Distance helps lower sensory input, aiding emotional regulation.
De-escalation: Space allows time for the student to regain control and for educators to manage the situation calmly.
Respecting Boundaries: Acknowledging personal space promotes trust and understanding.
Maintaining Calmness: Creating space fosters a calm environment for effective support and decision-making.

DE-BRIEF PROCESS

The debrief process after an incident involves gathering involved individuals to discuss what happened, how it was managed, and its impact. This includes reviewing the incident, reflecting on the response, assessing its impact, identifying lessons learned, planning follow-up actions, providing support, and documenting the process for future reference. We encourage staff to proactively request debriefs when they feel necessary, fostering open communication, supporting continuous improvement, and enhancing team cohesion. If anyone has any questions or feedback regarding this process, please email me.

We encourage everyone to engage in open communication and seek support by:

seeking support through the Employee Wellbeing Support Services at 1300 291 071
utilizing available resources such as SSL or therapy team, and
maintaining ongoing conversations with your team to facilitate recovery from the incident.

We acknowledge International Men’s Health Week (June 10th-16th), highlighting the significance of men’s mental and physical wellness and addressing preventable health concerns among men and boys. This year marks the 30th anniversary, with the theme "checking in with our health" for 2024. Explore the Australian Men’s Health Foundation (AMHF) for further details.

https://www.amhf.org.au/

National Blood Donor Week 10-16 June 2024

Every year in June, Lifeblood celebrates over half a million of our donors who make a difference through their generous life-saving blood donations.

This year, we are celebrating the incredible sense of community our donors have created. Each one of them has made an impact by giving life and together, they make up a life-saving tapestry that shows us we can really make a difference when we come together.

Interested in being part of National Blood Donor Week 2024? https://www.lifeblood.com.au/blood/eligibility/start-quiz

Blood Donation Leave: Policy and Guidelines

The Department acknowledges that the giving of blood is a valuable community service and supports employees participating in blood donation programs.

Teaching service employees may be given permission by their principal or manager to be absent from duty to donate blood. Wherever possible it is expected that school based employees will arrange their absence at a time when students are not in attendance or at a time that suits the operations and needs of the school. This includes accessing mobile Red Cross services when they are in the local area. The principal or manager may require proof of attendance.

JOYFUL JUNE | Action for Happiness

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.