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:

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

Supervising students is a critical aspect of the duty of care in educational settings. It ensures that students are safe and supported while at school or during school activities. Here's what it involves:

Staff should actively monitor students, moving around the area, and engaging with them to prevent and address any issues promptly.
Supervisors should be easily visible and accessible to students, so they can quickly respond to any incidents or needs.
Understanding the specific needs and behaviors of individual students, so please make sure you are familair with the student's BRP and other regulation strategies.
Being prepared to implement emergency procedures if necessary, such as administering first aid, evacuating the area, or contacting the internal .

JSA OPERATIONS-

AUDIT ON FRIDAY 9TH AUGUST

(Please refer to Mary's email sent on Wednesday 31st July)

Key Actions Required:

• Maintenance Programs: Your classroom's Maintenance Programs should be up-to-date. Please include the 1-page summary - which includes regulation strategies, other needs, triggers, and medical information.

• Green Operations Folder: Review and update the Green Operations Folder. Please ensure that it contains the most up-to-date information.

• Classroom signage: All signage is placed to assist a new visitor to navigate your room.

• Attention First Aid Officers: Please ensure that a visual of the RED BACKPACK is added to each room where the bag is located.

Employee Wellbeing Support Services

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

End-of-day Pack up routine

I recommend establishing a routine for the end of the day in your areas if you don't have one already, even when you are absent. A simple checklist of tasks to complete before leaving can be helpful for CRTs.