Occupational Health & Safety
~to protect the health, safety and welfare of employees~
Upcoming Dates
(as per JSA Term 1 Planner)
TERM 1
Week 7 - Wednesday 13th March 2024
CPR Training - (approx- 3:30-5:00pm approx)
This is the practical session and the online theory links are sent prior.
Week 8- 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
Workplace Inspections
Attention: Please be reminded to return your workplace inspection forms upon completion. These forms are due back by this Friday 15th March. Thank you for your cooperation."
First Aid bag Inspections
Just a friendly reminder that we'll be doing our First Aid Kit checks on Thursday 14th March. It's super important because it ensures we're all set with the necessary medical supplies. Taking care of this together helps keep us safe and sound. Please return to the OHS pigeonhole. Thanks for your cooperation!"
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
Congratulations to the following staff!
Representation elected by workgroup:
- 2 x Primary Sub School – Rachael Macmillan + (vacancy)
- 2 x Middle Sub School - Michelle Davies + Rajen Rai
- 2 x Secondary Sub School - Irene Gacovski + (vacancy)
- 2 x Therapy Team - Lydia Lee + (vacancy)
- 1 x Administration Team Michelle McMaster
- 2 x Welfare Team Nina Cerantonio or Isabella Deluca to alternate.
- 1 x Wellbeing Team Stephanie Torchia
- 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
PROTECTION FROM THE SUN
The school has submitted an application for Commonwealth Funding to enhance playground facilities throughout the school, which may include the installation of shade sails. Until we receive confirmation of the outcome, it is important to adhere to SunSmart guidelines when using playgrounds with limited shade, such as the Bird's Nest area in Playground 3. As per our JSA SunSmart Policy we strongly encourage you to follow the guidelines in the policy to keep you and the students safe.
Reapply sunscreen!!!!
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
Online child safety - ThinkUKnow program
Jack Changes the Game: Teaching young children about online safety in the classroom Thursday 21 March @4.30pm
This webinar will focus on the children’s book, Jack Changes the Game and associated classroom resources. Developed by the AFP and ACCCE, and written by notable children’s author Tess Rowley, Jack Changes the Game takes a child’s perspective to online grooming, the challenges faced online and why it is important to talk to a trusted adult if they encounter any problems.
This presentation is intended for classroom teachers of students aged 4 - 8, and supporting school staff only. It discusses themes of online child sexual exploitation and is not suitable for children.
https://www.2gb.com/podcast/elina-winnel-world-sleep-day-2024/
