The implementation of simple and proactive processes at your school or workplace will assist you manage health and safety issues. This section focuses on establishing a systematic approach to the management of health and safety through key roles, responsibilities and activities. Click on the subject area for more information.
Annual Assessment must be completed by all schools with Workplace Health and Safety Officers (WHSO) and should be used by smaller schools to monitor health and safety practices.
Accidents and Incidents must be recorded, and in specific instances notified to the Department of Industrial Relations.
Schools Officers play an important role in contributing to the everyday activities and safety of school grounds. Schools Officers perform a wide range of duties that require a knowledge and understanding of health and safety practices.
A WHSO (Workplace Health and Safety Officer) needs to be appointed for all schools and workplaces with 30 or more staff.
Risk Management must be used as the method to identify risks in the workplace and determine ways to appropriately manage these issues.
Committees need to be formed to identify hazards, and to develop and implement appropriate solutions.
Annual Operational Planning is a three-year strategic planning and review process required by all Queensland state schools to implement to support continuous improvement and enhanced accountability.
Visitor and Contractor Management is needed to ensure the safety of staff, students and visitors to our sites.
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