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 

OHS Policies for review in Term 4 - please provide any feedback to Mary 

• Anaphylaxis Policy 
• Critical Incident Response Policy
• Bus Management Policy
• Camps, Excursions and Incursions Policy 

First Aid Poster, Midazolam Poster and First Aid Duty Allocation 2023

23rd World Congress on Safety and Health at Work

To be held in Australia for the first time, the World Congress on Safety and Health at Work aims to: provide a forum for the exchange of knowledge, practices and experience to promote safe and healthy work for all; strengthen connections, networks and alliances while laying the groundwork for cooperation and strengthening relationships among all concerned; and provide a platform for knowledge, innovation, and strategic and practical ideas that can be immediately put into use.

When: 27 - 30 November, 2023

Location: International Convention Centre, Sydney

Email: worldcongress2023@safework.nsw.gov.au

Website: Full details here