Occupational Health & Safety
~to protect the health, safety and welfare of employees~
Please complete the Classroom Setup Request by Friday 15 December 2023- LINK
https://forms.gle/QNNUX8ysw4dpGCZz7
REMINDERS:
PLEASE TURN OFF THE LIGHTS AND AIR CONDITIONERS WHEN NOT IN USE AND CHECK THEM BEFORE GOING HOME.
Christmas and the holiday season can be a difficult time for some people who struggle to navigate the celebrations and festivities going on around them. They might be dealing with the strain of financial pressure, work demands, recent events, grief, or a challenging family situation.
If there's someone who's finding this time of year tough you can make a difference by checking in and having meaningful conversations with the people in your world
Occupational Health & Safety
OH&S Manager Nominee: Mary Boutros
Health and Safety Representative: Frances Hansen
Deputy Health and Safety Representative: Rob Ball
Return to Work Co-ordinator: Michelle McMaster
The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a free, easily accessible, confidential & voluntary service. (Call 1300 361 008, 24 hours - 7 days)
It can provide support on a range of personal and work-related issues such as:
• Wellbeing strategies
. Responsibility at work
• Work-life balance
• Depression/Anxiety
• Stress Management
• Managing Change
Mental Health & Wellbeing Resources:LINK
Next OHS Meeting - Wednesday 13th December 2023
2023 OHS Goal: To reduce Psychosocial Hazards in the workplace
The committee continues to analyse the data from the survey conducted earlier in the year and has collaborated to design the action plan for staff to reduce psychosocial hazards in the workplace.
Whilst this work is ongoing, there have been some agreed changes that have already taken place and include
- Distribute OHS Minutes via email to all staff.
- Display HSR photos on the OHS Board and in the staff bulletin
- Provided Incident Reporting PD for staff (9 June 2023) All staff have access to the XUNO reporting system and eduSafePlus
- Provided Workers' Compensation Procedure including Injury Management Plan process overview for all staff. (9 June 2023)
- Promote the Employee Assistance Program and Wellbeing at Work Program for staff to access following a traumatic or violent event
Future Actions
Review debrief and reporting process
Documents held in SharePoint:
School Documents>Jacana Documents>OH and S>>OHS Minutes 2023
Elected Health and Safety Reps:
- Health & Safety Representative (HSR) – Frances Hansen
- Deputy HSR – Robert Ball
Representation nominated by the work group:
- 2 x Primary Sub School: Rachael Macmillan & Vacancy
- 2 x Middle Sub School: Sarah Hill & Karen Mahoney
- 2 x Secondary Sub School – Irene Gacovski & Linda Wakeling
- 2 x Therapy Team: Tiffany Wasnig &Vacancy
- 1 x Administration Team: Michelle McMaster
- 2 x Welfare Team: Stacie Herman & Isabella De Luca
- 1 x Wellbeing Team: Nina Cerantonio
- 1 x AEU Rep: Amelia Frantz
- 1 x Facilities Team: Denise Clarke
- HSR & Deputy HSR: Frances Hansen & Rob Ball
Convener - Linda Wakeling (currently on leave)
Deputy Convener - Irene Gacovski
Secretary - Rachael Macmillan
Principal and /or management OHS Nominee
- Manager Nominee - Mary Boutros
- 2 x PCT: Stephanie Di Salvo & Dan Moloney
The following OHS Policies have been reviewed and will be ratified at School Council:
- Anaphylaxis Policy and checklist
- Critical Incident Response Policy
- Bus Management Policies
First Aid Poster, Midazolam Poster and First Aid Duty Allocation 2023
https://www.un.org/en/observances/volunteer-day
TODAY IS INTERNATIONAL VOLUNTEERS DAY
~together we can through volunteering~
Today is International Volunteer Day 2023. It’s an opportune time to reflect on the transformative power of volunteerism in shaping a better, more sustainable world.
Being a volunteer strengthens your ties to the community and exposes you to people with similar interests.
Volunteering also allows you to practice and develop your social skills.
Volunteering keeps you in regular contact with others, it can also help you develop a solid support base.
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THIS WEEK IS CROHN'S & COLITIS WEEK