Purpose
This policy applies to all workers at King Edward VII College. To outline the necessary steps taken to ensure the continued safety of the work environment for all students, staff and others participating in any activities within the premises or under the employment of King Edward VII College.
All employees as well as King Edward VII College are responsible for ensuring a healthy and safe workplace.
Definitions
Ahazard is any potentially dangerous situation within the work environment.
Incident means an event or circumstance that leads – or could have lead - to unintended or unnecessary harm during a person’s participation in work with King Edward VII College.
An injury is any incident that causes harm to a person during their participation in work activities with King Edward VII College.
WHS communication and consultation means sharing information, giving workers a reasonable opportunity to express views, and taking those views into account before making decisions on health and safety matters
Overview
King Edward VII College recognises the importance of providing a safe and healthy environment for staff, contractors and visitors during their participation in work.
King Edward VII College aspires for excellence in workplace health and safety and is committed to providing an environment which is free from risks and conducive to the productivity and efficiency needs of its staff and others.
Policy
Procedure
Steps |
Responsibility |
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1.1 |
Annual workplace inspections. w An Annual worksite inspection will be conducted using the Workplace Health & Safety Checklist. |
Operations Manager |
1.2 |
Control hazards All hazards identified through any of the above inspections must be reported to the Operations Manager using the Workplace Hazard Report. Appropriate actions must be taken to control any hazards identified. Hazards and control mechanisms are to be recorded in the central Safety and Hazard Register for all identified hazards. Risk ratings are to be added to the Risk Management Plan. |
All staff |
Steps |
Responsibility |
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2.1 |
Identify and control hazards. w All staff have a responsibility to respond to hazards and perceived risks to health and safety. w Any staff member who identifies a potential or actual workplace hazard must report it immediately to the Operations Manager using the Workplace Hazard Report. w The Operations Manager will take appropriate actions to control the identified hazards in accordance with the Health and Safety Policy. w The Operations Manager will complete the Hazard Register for all identified hazards. w Hazards and their control mechanisms are to be recorded in the Workplace Injury Register. w Any risk ratings are to be added to the Risk Management Plan. |
All staff/Operations Manager |
Steps |
Responsibility |
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3.1 |
Workplace incidents w If an incident occurs in the workplace any persons attending to the incident or witness to the incident are to fill in a Workplace Incident Form. w Where the incident involves an injury, the first person in attendance to a workplace injury should contact the First Aid Officer or emergency services in the case of a serious injury. w Workplace Injury Forms are to be provided to the Operations Manager who will use the records to gather accounts of the incident and use them as the basis of an investigation into the incident, if required. w All serious injuries will be reported to Worksafe. |
All staff Operations Manager |
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