Document Owner | People and Culture |
Approval Date | 20 November 2022 |
Release Date | 21 November 2022 |
Compliance Date | 21 November 2022 |
Review Date | November 2024 |
Updated | 20 April 2023 |
24 April 2023 | |
4 May 2023 | |
11 September 2023 | |
12 December 2023 | |
13 February 2024 | |
30 April 2024 | |
Version History | |
20 April 2023 |
Addition of First Aid section |
24 April 2023 |
Addition of Minimum First Aid Response Procedure |
4 May 2023 |
Addition of Return to Work Program (Work-Related Injury Management) section |
11 September 2023 | Addition of Inspection, Test and Tag of Electrical Equipment section Addition of Emergency Planning section |
12 December 2023 | Amendment to Emergency Planning section |
13 February 2024 | Administrative update: link to First Aid Manual updated |
30 April 2024 | Sections 1.11 to 1.15 revised and replaced with sections 1.11 to 1.14, to align with Code of Conduct |
Policy in Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong (CEDoW) is developed to support the implementation of consistent and comprehensive practices to guide quality Catholic learning and teaching in systemic schools in the Diocese of Wollongong.
Policy is developed within the context of specific documents and frameworks. These include:
Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong (CEDoW) seeks to create vibrant Catholic school communities where every student finds meaning and purpose in their life through experiencing continual growth in faith and improvement in learning. In creating these communities CEDoW recognises that the health, safety and wellbeing of everyone in the workplace is central to the mission and success of our schools and offices and prioritises strategies to maintain healthy workplace environments.
Schools and offices within CEDoW are committed to the overall health, safety and wellbeing of workers, students and others. Through the development of contemporary systems and processes, CEDoW encourages individual accountability and responsibility and works through a continuous improvement cycle to build robust cultures of health, safety and wellbeing.
This Policy has been developed to support workers in meeting their compliance obligations according to Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong (CEDoW), and the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (NSW), the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2017 (NSW), the Workers Compensation Act 1987 (NSW), the Workplace Injury Management and Workers Compensation Act 1998 (NSW) and the Workers Compensation Regulation 2016 (NSW).
It is expected that workers will take all reasonable measures to comply with this Policy.
This Policy must be implemented in conjunction with the following policies and documents where relevant:
• CEDoW Administration of Medication in Schools Policy
• CEDoW Code of Conduct in the Protection of Children and Young People
• CEDoW COVID-19 Vaccination Policy
• CEDoW Maintaining Right Relationships Policy
• CEDoW Mental Wellbeing in the Workplace Policy
• CEDoW Preventing Harassment in the Workplace Policy
• CEDoW Preventing Workplace Bullying Policy
• CEDoW Student Pastoral Care and Wellbeing Policy
CATHOLIC EDUCATION OFFICE (CEO) RESPONSIBILITIES:
Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong:
CEDoW People and Culture is responsible for the management of work health and safety at school and system level according to the CEDoW Workplace Health and Safety Roles and Responsibilities.
CEDoW People and Culture:
The CEDoW Workplace Safety and Wellbeing Team has the responsibility to support schools and offices to meet their legal accountabilities in relation to work health and safety by:
The members of the CEDoW Leadership Team (as officers under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (NSW)) exercise due diligence to safeguard CEDoW with its work health and safety obligations according to CEDoW Leadership Team Due Diligence.
1.1 |
inform workers of the Policy and all relevant requirements to ensure duty of care |
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1.2 |
make a link to the Policy on the school website |
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1.3 |
advise parents/carers of their obligation to support the Policy when they are visiting the school |
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1.4 |
provide inductions for workers specific to work health and safety |
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1.5 |
provide appropriate training and supervision to enable a safe work environment |
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1.6 |
provide appropriate safety equipment and resources to enable a safe work environment |
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1.7 |
have appropriate reporting procedures to record unsafe and unhealthy situations |
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1.8 | adopt risk management to deal with unsafe and unhealthy situations | |
1.9 | establish a Work Health and Safety Committee to allow workers the opportunity to consult on and share information about work health and safety that refers to: | |
1.9.1 |
NSW Code of Practice: Work Health and Safety Consultation, Cooperation and Coordination, and |
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1.9.2 |
Participating in Effective Health and Safety Committees: A Guide for Committee Members |
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1.10 | regularly monitor and review the effectiveness of the Work Health and Safety Committee so that it remains effective | |
1.11 |
take reasonable care for the health, safety, welfare and wellbeing of themselves and others with whom they come into contact as part of their employment or engagement including, but not limited to: |
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1.11.1 |
taking all reasonable steps to prevent abuse, workplace bullying, harassment (either sexual or non-sexual), discrimination or other harmful behaviours from occurring within their workplace |
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1.11.2 |
avoiding doing anything that would adversely affect the health, safety welfare or wellbeing of themselves or others at work |
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1.11.3 |
working safely and following reasonable health and safety instructions from CEDoW and their Principal/Supervisor |
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1.11.4 |
seeking advice from their immediate supervisor if they are unsure how to safely perform their work |
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1.11.5 |
using personal protective equipment (PPE) in the way they have been trained and instructed to use it, and |
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1.11.6 |
reporting injuries and unsafe and unhealthy situations to their Principal/Supervisor |
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1.12 |
take reasonable care for the health, safety, welfare and wellbeing of students in their care. Workers must take all reasonable action to protect students from known hazards or risks of harm that can be reasonably foreseen, taking into consideration a student’s maturity and ability. The duty of care owed by workers includes, but is not limited to: |
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1.12.1 |
providing adequate supervision of students |
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1.12.2 |
ensuring grounds, premises and equipment are safe for students to use |
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assessing and managing the risks associated with any activity conducted or arranged by the school where students are in the care of workers, before the activity is undertaken |
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implementing strategies to prevent abuse, bullying, harassment (either sexual or non-sexual), discrimination or other harmful behaviours from occurring, and |
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1.12.5 | following procedures relating to student safety and wellbeing including reporting concerns and risk of significant harm utilising CEDoW Concern for Child Safety and Wellbeing Reporting, CEDoW Making a Risk of Significant Harm (RoSH) Report and CEDoW Professional Conduct and Child Protection: Responding to allegations involving workers, as relevant | |
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provide first aid commensurate with their level of training and experience to aid another worker, student or other person who is injured or becomes sick in the workplace, or seek assistance from either a trained person who can attend to the injured or sick person, or an emergency service |
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1.14 |
A single serious failure by a worker to exercise appropriate duty of care, comply with work, health and safety obligations or persistent repeated failures, may constitute neglect within the meaning of the Children’s Guardian Act 2019 (NSW), or negligence |
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2.1 |
consult with workers, so far as is reasonably practicable on health and safety matters arising as a result of activities undertaken while working or as part of the work environment |
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2.2 |
provide opportunities for workers to express their views and contribute to decisions relating to their health and safety |
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2.3 | consult with others, so far as is reasonably practicable, on health and safety matters where there are multiple duty holders having responsibility for safety at the school/offices | ||
2.4 | communicate important health and safety information and updates to workers | ||
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maintain records of consultation with workers |
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2.6 |
provide advice to workers of the purpose and operation of the Work Health and Safety Committee including: |
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2.6.1 |
members of the committee |
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2.6.2 |
dates of the committee meeting |
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2.6.3 |
avenues to raise work health and safety issues |
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3.1 |
meet their legal obligations as Officers to exercise due diligence and apply CEDoW Leadership Team Due Diligence, as far as reasonably practicable |
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3.2 |
meet their legal obligations as an Officer to exercise due diligence and apply Principal Due Diligence, as far as reasonably practicable |
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3.3 |
act in good faith in maintaining a safe and healthy workplace |
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3.4 |
be aware of the responsibilities set out in Roles and Responsibilities: Workplace Safety and Wellbeing that are particular to their role as either a: |
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CEO Team Leader, Assistant Principal, School Business Manager or Senior School Support Officer |
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member of a Work Health and Safety Committee |
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3.5 |
ensure students are made aware of their responsibilities as set out in Roles and Responsibilities: Workplace Safety and Wellbeing |
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3.6 |
ensure visitors are made aware of their responsibilities as set out in Roles and Responsibilities: Workplace Safety and Wellbeing |
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4.1 |
understand work health and safety hazards and risks relative to the School/CEO setting |
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4.2 |
advise workers on the appropriate avenue to report hazards that they identify in the workplace |
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4.3 |
schedule workplace inspections at minimum once a term, two weeks prior to each Work Health and Safety Committee meeting |
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4.4 |
complete workplace inspections by: |
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4.4.1 |
nominating at least one member of the Work Health and Safety Committee and one other staff member, who is either a member of the leadership team or a staff member with specialist knowledge of a learning area i.e. Science, VET or TAS |
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utilising the relevant CEDoW Workplace Inspection Checklist for the area being inspected |
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4.5 |
conduct regular reviews of all student and staff injury data, at least once per term, to identify relevant hazards attributed to the injury or illness |
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4.6 |
record all hazards identified from workplace inspections and student and staff injury data reviews on the risk register |
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4.7 |
address any hazards identified according to the CEDoW WHS Risk Management Procedure |
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4.8 |
action hazards raised by workers |
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4.9 |
communicate new or adjusted controls to workers and any relevant stakeholders within a reasonable timeframe |
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4.10 |
support the School/CEO in undertaking workplace inspections using the relevant CEDoW Workplace Inspection Checklist |
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4.11 |
support the School/CEO to address any hazards identified according to the CEDoW WHS Risk Management Procedure |
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4.12 |
support the School/CEO to communicate key resolutions to hazards to workers and any relevant stakeholders |
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4.13 |
participate in scheduled workplace inspections when requested |
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4.14 |
complete the CEDoW Student Notification of Injury Form for all student injuries |
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4.15 |
complete the CEDoW Staff Notification of Injury Form for any injury or illness |
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4.16 |
conduct daily checks of the work environment or activities being undertaken as part of their role for potential hazards, and where safe and possible to do so, rectify any issue to prevent injury or illness |
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4.17 |
report identified hazards to the Principal/Supervisor at the time the hazard was identified or as soon as reasonably practicable |
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5.1 |
address hazards in the workplace |
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5.2 |
assess, evaluate and treat hazards by: |
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5.2.1 |
adhering to the CEDoW WHS Risk Management Procedure |
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5.2.2 |
eliminating or minimising risk of injury to an acceptable level referencing hierarchy of control measures |
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5.2.3 |
consulting with the Work Health and Safety Committee |
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5.3 |
record and implement the identified controls on the risk register |
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5.4 | communicate new or adjusted controls to workers and any relevant stakeholders within a reasonable timeframe | ||
5.5 | conduct regular review of risk assessments to confirm the ongoing effectiveness and management of controls | ||
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support the School/CEO to assess, evaluate and treat hazards by: |
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5.6.1 |
adhering to the CEDoW WHS Risk Management Procedure |
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5.6.2 |
eliminating or minimising risk of injury to an acceptable level referencing hierarchy of control measures |
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support the School/CEO to communicate new or adjusted controls to workers and any relevant stakeholders |
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5.8 |
support the School/CEO to conduct regular reviews of risk assessments to confirm the ongoing effectiveness and management of controls |
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5.9 |
address risk management actions at each Work Health and Safety Committee meeting |
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adhere to the CEDoW WHS Risk Management Procedure when relevant |
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5.11 |
comply with identified controls as communicated by the Principal/Delegate |
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6.1 |
provide immediate first aid including calling an ambulance, transporting to hospital if relevant and providing the individual with appropriate care |
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6.2 |
contact SafeWork NSW on 13 10 50 immediately when a notifiable incident as defined in Safe Work Australia Incident Notification Information Sheet has occurred and provide the following information: |
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6.2.1 |
an overview of what happened, how it happened, including date, time and location |
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information about the individual who was injured (worker, student, visitor, parent, other) |
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information about the injury, including treatment received and hospital details, if they were taken to hospital |
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immediate action taken to make the site safe |
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6.2.5 |
further safety action taken, or actions that will be taken, to prevent the incident occurring again |
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take care not to disturb the site until SafeWork NSW releases the site |
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6.3 | contact the CEDoW Workplace Safety and Wellbeing Team after making the necessary reporting to SafeWork NSW | ||
6.4 | complete the relevant CEDoW Injury Notification Form | ||
6.5 | participate in any ongoing investigation of the incident undertaken either by CEDoW or SafeWork NSW | ||
6.6 | respond to any recommendations that arise from the investigation of the incident | ||
6.7 | support any related worker’s compensation and return to work, when the incident involves a CEDoW staff member | ||
7.1 |
establish a First Aid Management System by: |
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7.1.1 |
referring to the CEDoW First Aid Manual to complete the CEDoW First Aid Management System - Template, and | |
7.1.2 |
documenting the school/CEO site’s First Aid Response Procedures including any site-specific first aid response protocols that are supplemental to those set out in the CEDoW Minimum First Aid Response Procedure | |
7.2 |
maintain records of all first aid administered via the relevant CEDoW Injury Notification Form and, in the case of a student, a sickbay entry in the CEDoW electronic Student Information System (eSIS) |
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communicate the school/CEO site’s First Aid Management System to workers annually or upon commencement, specifically referring to: |
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7.3.1 |
identification of the school/CEO site’s designated first aid officers |
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7.3.2 |
the location of first aid facilities and first aid equipment including first aid kits and automated external defibrillator |
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7.3.3 |
the expectations of workers to administer first aid to those in need, in line with their level of training |
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7.3.4 |
the school/CEO site’s First Aid Response Procedures |
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7.4 |
conduct regular reviews of the school/CEO site’s First Aid Management System, at least annually |
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7.5 |
advise workers of any amendments made to the school/CEO site’s First Aid Management System within a reasonable timeframe |
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7.6 |
advise workers of any amendments made to the school/CEO site’s existing First Aid Response Procedures or the introduction of new First Aid Response Procedures within a reasonable timeframe |
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7.7 |
support the regular reviews, at least annually, of the school/CEO site’s First Aid Management System and First Aid Response Procedures |
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7.8 |
be aware of and understand the first aid risks identified in the school/CEO site’s First Aid Management System |
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7.9 |
be aware of and understand the school/CEO site’s First Aid Response Procedures |
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7.10 |
complete first aid training according to the CEDoW First Aid Manual |
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7.11 |
adhere to their school/CEO site’s First Aid Management System in particular: |
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7.11.1 |
the responsibility in accordance with their duty of care to provide first aid when required, in line with their level of training |
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7.11.2 |
the recording of any first aid treatment they have administered |
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7.12 |
complete the relevant CEDoW Injury Notification Form to record any injury or illness treated |
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7.13 |
support the school/CEO site to maintain all first aid facilities and first aid equipment, as required |
7.14 |
complete first aid training according to the CEDoW First Aid Manual |
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7.15 |
adhere to their school/CEO site’s First Aid Management System in particular: |
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7.15.1 |
the responsibility in accordance with their duty of care to provide first aid when required, in line with their level of training |
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7.15.2 |
the recording of any first aid treatment they have administered |
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7.16 |
complete the relevant CEDoW Injury Notification Form to record any injury or illness treated |
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8.1 |
notify the insurer of all work-related injuries within 48 hours of the injury |
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8.2 |
participate in any injury investigations as required |
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8.3 |
inform the staff member of their rights and obligations in relation to a work-related injury |
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8.4 |
adhere to the CEDoW Return to Work Procedure |
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8.5 |
utilise the CEDoW Quality Return to Work Practices to support a staff member to recover at work |
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advise the staff member that the insurer’s obligations include: |
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8.6.1 |
appointing a case manager |
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8.6.2 |
coordinating all aspects of the management of a claim |
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advise the staff member that their treating doctor and other treating medical and allied health professionals’ obligations include: |
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8.7.1 |
assessing, diagnosing and treating the staff member |
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8.7.2 |
assessing the staff member’s capacity and supporting their recovery at work |
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8.7.3 |
completing all necessary documentation |
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8.8 |
liaise with the insurer on a case-by-case basis for their recommendation for an approved workplace rehabilitation provider, when required |
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8.9 |
advise the staff member of the approved workplace rehabilitation provider’s obligations, where relevant |
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8.10 |
make early contact with the staff member’s treating doctor and other treating medical and allied health professionals to discuss their normal duties, available suitable work and opportunities for workplace modifications or assistive equipment |
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8.11 |
liaise with relevant stakeholders, including the insurer, treating doctor, other treating medical and allied health professionals and approved workplace rehabilitation provider |
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8.12 |
assess all rehabilitation needs with the consent of the staff member |
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8.13 |
participate in the development of, and comply with the obligations set out in, the staff member’s Injury Management Plan, written by the insurer |
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8.14 |
assess the availability of suitable duties in consultation with the staff member and their Principal/Supervisor |
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8.15 |
support and monitor the progress of the staff member and communicate with all relevant stakeholders |
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8.16 |
maintain regular contact with the staff member throughout their recovery |
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8.17 |
maintain the privacy and confidentiality of the staff member |
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8.18 |
provide a safe and healthy working environment for all CEDoW Staff recovering at work |
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8.19 |
promote a positive attitude toward workers compensation claims and recovery at work |
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8.20 |
display the If You Get Injured at Work poster in a visible area accessible to all CEDoW Staff |
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8.21 |
advise CEDoW Staff of the availability of workers compensation resources on the CEDoW Staff Gateway |
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8.22 |
advise CEDoW Staff of the CEDoW Return to Work Procedure |
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8.23 |
provide employment to the staff member that is both suitable and, so far as reasonably practicable, the same as, or equivalent to, their pre-injury employment |
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identify suitable duties in consultation with the staff member and the Return to Work Coordinator |
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8.25 |
participate in the development of and comply with the obligations set out in the staff member’s Injury Management Plan, written by the insurer |
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8.26 |
maintain regular contact with the staff member throughout their recovery |
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8.27 |
contact the Return to Work Coordinator with any concerns about a staff member’s return to work |
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8.28 |
maintain the privacy and confidentiality of the staff member |
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8.29 |
notify their Principal/Supervisor as soon as possible after a work-related injury or illness occurs and complete the relevant CEDoW Injury Notification Form |
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8.30 |
nominate and provide details of their nominated treating doctor and other treating medical and allied health professionals to CEDoW |
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8.31 |
provide informed consent for CEDoW to exchange information regarding their injury management and recovery with the: |
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8.31.1 |
insurer |
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8.31.2 |
nominated treating doctor |
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8.31.3 |
other treating medical and allied health professionals |
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8.31.4 |
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8.31.5 |
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8.32 |
participate and cooperate in the development of their Injury Management Plan, developed by the insurer |
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8.33 |
take all reasonable measures to comply with the actions set out in the insurer’s Injury Management Plan |
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8.34 |
make all reasonable efforts to recover at work |
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8.35 |
be aware that they may seek support from their union representative, where relevant |
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9.1 |
establish regular inspections, testing and tagging of electrical equipment to detect obvious damage, wear or other conditions which might render equipment unsafe. Inspections, testing and tagging must be conducted by a competent person, and in accordance with the CEDoW Inspection, Test and Tag Schedule |
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9.2 |
ensure a current Inspection, Test and Tag Asset Register (“the register”) is maintained for all electrical equipment at the school/office |
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9.3 |
request the competent person to update the register on completion of inspection, testing and tagging of all electrical equipment at the school/office. The register must specify: |
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9.3.1 |
equipment that has passed testing and is appropriately tagged; |
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9.3.2 |
faulty items that did not pass testing and an indication of required repair action; and |
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9.3.3 |
equipment that is missing or not made available for testing |
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9.4 |
retain the register until the next review cycle |
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9.5 |
ensure that any faulty electrical equipment is serviced, repaired or discarded. Equipment that is serviced or repaired to make it safe must be re-tested, deemed safe, and have an in-date tag attached before being placed back into operation |
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only have electrical equipment in use where there is evidence of a tag confirming that it has been tested. The tag must contain the following details: |
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9.6.1 |
the name of the competent person who carried out the testing; |
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9.6.2 |
the date of the testing; |
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9.6.3 |
the date on which the next testing must be carried out; and |
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9.6.4 |
the outcome of the testing |
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9.7 |
update the register with any new equipment purchased between inspections |
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9.8 |
visually inspect all newly purchased electrical equipment for any obvious damage and tag with the following information: |
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9.8.1 |
new to service |
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9.8.2 |
date of entry to service; and |
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9.8.3 |
date when next test is due |
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9.9 |
ensure electrical equipment belonging to an external worker is appropriately tagged before the external worker commences any work at the school/office |
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9.10 |
as far as reasonably practicable, follow directions and expectations around the safe use of electrical equipment |
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9.11 |
visually check electrical equipment for obvious damage before use |
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9.12 |
report any faulty or damaged electrical equipment to the relevant person at the school/office |
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9.13 |
undertake Residual Current Device (RCD) testing as outlined in AS3760:2022 |
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9.13.1 |
Push-button Test - 6-monthly (does not require a competent person to test); and |
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9.13.2 |
Trip and Time Test - Annual (requires a competent person to test) |
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10.1 |
in accordance with the Emergency Management Plan (EMP) Manual, establish an Emergency Planning Committee (EPC) for their school/CEO site. For school sites, the Principal is responsible for establishing an EPC. For CEO sites, the Manager of Administrative Services is responsible for establishing an EPC |
10.2 |
use the Emergency Management Plan (EMP) Manual and the Emergency Management Plan Template to establish an Emergency Management Plan (EMP) for their site |
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10.3 |
use the Bush Fire Emergency Management Plan Template and Bush Fire School Audit Check to: |
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10.3.1 |
plan for the potential impact of bush fires on their site’s operations; and |
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10.3.2 |
establish a Bush Fire Emergency Management Plan (Bush Fire EMP) for their site, if located within a designated bush fire prone area |
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10.4 |
obtain approval of their site’s EMP and Bush Fire EMP (where relevant). For school sites, the approval of the Principal is required. For CEO sites, the approval of the Assistant Director: Finance, Facilities and Planning is required |
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10.5 |
communicate their site’s EMP and Bush Fire EMP (where relevant) to workers upon commencement and on an ongoing basis at least annually |
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10.6 |
socialise key aspects of their site’s EMP and Bush Fire EMP (where relevant) with workers including, but not limited to: |
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10.6.1 |
identification of their site’s designated EPC |
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10.6.2 |
identification of their site’s designated Emergency Control Organisation (ECO) |
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10.6.3 |
details of their site’s emergency response procedures for evacuation, lockdown, lockout and bush fire (where the site is located in a designated bush fire prone area). Any other emergency response procedures that have been developed as a result of the site’s risk assessment (conducted during the development of the site’s EMP) must also be communicated to workers |
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10.7 |
advise workers of any amendments made to their site’s EMP and Bush Fire EMP (where relevant) as soon as reasonably practicable |
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10.8 |
at a minimum, review their site’s: |
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10.8.1 |
EMP and any associated documentation by the end of Term 1 annually |
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10.8.2 |
Bush Fire EMP and any associated documentation by the end of Term 3 annually (where relevant) |
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10.8.3 |
EMP and Bush Fire EMP (where relevant) and any associated documentation as soon as reasonably practicable after any significant emergency incident or when there are changes to the layout of the site |
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10.9 |
schedule emergency response drills in accordance with the minimum requirements specified in their site’s EMP and Bush Fire EMP (where relevant) |
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10.10 |
conduct annual site-specific ECO Induction Training in accordance with their site’s EMP and using the Emergency Control Organisation (ECO) Induction Training Checklist |
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10.11 | ensure all staff complete the minimum mandatory emergency training relevant to their role, in accordance with their site’s EMP |
10.12 |
complete annual site-specific ECO Induction Training in accordance with their site’s EMP |
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10.13 |
be aware of and understand their site’s EMP including, but not limited to: |
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10.13.1 |
knowing the risks specific to their site and how the site will prepare for, reduce and manage these risks |
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10.13.2 |
knowing their site’s emergency response procedures and understanding their roles and responsibilities in the event of an emergency situation |
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10.14 | in the event of an emergency situation occurring at their site, implement the emergency response procedures and act in accordance with their roles and responsibilities, as set out in their site’s EMP. This includes, but is not limited to, contacting emergency services at the earliest opportunity | |
10.15 | participate in emergency response drills in accordance with their roles and responsibilities, as set out in their site’s EMP |
10.16 |
complete the mandatory annual Emergency Management Compliance Training in accordance with their site’s EMP |
10.17 |
adhere to the site’s EMP including, but not limited to: |
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10.17.1 |
immediately reporting an emergency situation to a member of the ECO |
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10.17.2 |
complying with their site’s emergency response procedures in the event of an emergency situation |
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10.17.3 |
participating in emergency response drills in accordance with their site’s EMP |
10.18 |
coordinate mandatory annual Emergency Planning Committee (EPC) Training for each school/CEO site’s EPC in accordance with the Emergency Management Plan (EMP) Manual |
10.19 |
support their site in any review of its EMP |
• CEDoW Making a Risk of Significant Harm (RoSH) Report
• CEDoW WHS Risk Management Procedure
• CEDoW WHS Risk Management Procedure
• CEDoW Minimum First Aid Response Procedure
Links to external websites relating to consultation are available on the CEDoW Gateway Workplace Safety and Wellbeing site.
Links to external websites relating to roles and responsibilities, including leadership commitment and accountability, are available on the CEDoW Gateway Workplace Safety and Wellbeing site.
Links to external websites relating to workplace hazards are available on the CEDoW Gateway Workplace Safety and Wellbeing site.
Links to external websites relating to risk management are available on the CEDoW Gateway Workplace Safety and Wellbeing site.
Links to external websites relating to first aid are available on the CEDoW Gateway Workplace Safety and Wellbeing site.
Links to external websites relating to work-related injury management are available on the CEDoW Gateway Workplace Safety and Wellbeing site.
Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (NSW)
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2017 (NSW)
Workers Compensation Act 1987 (NSW)
Workplace Injury Management and Workers Compensation Act 1998 (NSW)
Workers Compensation Regulation 2016 (NSW)