OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY

• A healthy and safe working environment is vital to the successful functioning of Templeton Primary School. Promotion and maintenance of a safe working environment is a responsibility shared by all.

• To ensure that appropriate standards of workplace safety are maintained at all times.
• To raise the profile of Occupational Health and Safety issues within the school.
• To promote a team approach to health and safety issues.
• To prevent accident, injuries and disease in the workplace.

Implementation

• School Council will provide funds to ensure that the appointed workplace Occupational Health and Safety representative receives the appropriate training and accreditation.

• An Occupational Health and Safety Committee will be established and it will meet at least once per term.

• Adequate resourcing will be available to ensure that the workplace meets the appropriate Occupational Health and Safety standards.

• The Occupational Health and Safety representative and Principal will conduct regular 'walk through' safety audits using checklists contained on pages 38-50 of the 'OH&S Guidelines - Support Material for Schools' document and draft reports for OH&S committee to act upon.

• Issues relating to OHS, for example building works being conducted at the school, will be communicated to all staff.

• Regulations relating to the correct use of equipment and substances will be communicated to all staff and adhered to.

• The required number of first aid trained personnel will be maintained at all times.

• A formal process of reporting, recording and investigating incidents, including a First Aid Register and the accident Register, will be adhered to and maintained.

• WorkCover and rehabilitation issues are to be referred to the Principal or Return to Work Coordinator as necessary.

• Staff will be offered access to appropriate immunisations eg. influenza