Addition of First Aid section 

Addition of Minimum First Aid Response Procedure

Addition of Return to Work Program (Work-Related Injury Management) section
Addition of 'Head Injury' to Minimum First Aid Response Procedure
Minor updates

inform workers of the Policy and all relevant requirements to ensure duty of care

make a link to the Policy on the school website

advise parents/carers of their obligation to support the Policy when they are visiting the school

provide inductions for workers specific to work health and safety

provide appropriate training and supervision to enable a safe work environment

provide appropriate safety equipment and resources to enable a safe work environment

have appropriate reporting procedures to record unsafe and unhealthy situations

NSW Code of Practice: Work Health and Safety Consultation, Cooperation and Coordination, and

Participating in Effective Health and Safety Committees: A Guide for Committee Members

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:

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

avoiding doing anything that would adversely affect the health, safety welfare or wellbeing of themselves or others at work

working safely and following reasonable health and safety instructions from CEDoW and their Principal/Supervisor

seeking advice from their immediate supervisor if they are unsure how to safely perform their work

using personal protective equipment (PPE) in the way they have been trained and instructed to use it, and

reporting injuries and unsafe and unhealthy situations to their Principal/Supervisor

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:

providing adequate supervision of students

ensuring  grounds, premises and equipment are safe for students to use

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

implementing strategies to prevent abuse, bullying, harassment (either sexual or non-sexual), discrimination or other harmful behaviours from occurring, and

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

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

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

provide opportunities for workers to express their views and contribute to decisions relating to their health and safety

maintain records of consultation with workers

provide advice to workers of the purpose and operation of the Work Health and Safety Committee including:

members of the committee

dates of the committee meeting

avenues to raise work health and safety issues

meet their legal obligations as Officers to exercise due diligence and apply CEDoW Leadership Team Due Diligence, as far as reasonably practicable

meet their legal obligations as an Officer to exercise due diligence and apply Principal Due Diligence, as far as reasonably practicable

act in good faith in maintaining a safe and healthy workplace

be aware of the responsibilities set out in Roles and Responsibilities: Workplace Safety and Wellbeing that are particular to their role as either a:

worker

CEO Team Leader, Assistant Principal, School Business Manager or Senior School Support Officer

member of a Work Health and Safety Committee

ensure students are made aware of their responsibilities as set out in Roles and Responsibilities: Workplace Safety and Wellbeing

ensure visitors are made aware of their responsibilities as set out in Roles and Responsibilities: Workplace Safety and Wellbeing

understand work health and safety hazards and risks relative to the School/CEO setting

advise workers on the appropriate avenue to report hazards that they identify in the workplace

schedule workplace inspections at minimum once a term, two weeks prior to each Work Health and Safety Committee meeting

complete workplace inspections by:

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

utilising the relevant CEDoW Workplace Inspection Checklist  for the area being inspected

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 

record all hazards identified from workplace inspections and student and staff injury data reviews on the risk register

address any hazards identified according to the CEDoW WHS Risk Management Procedure

action hazards raised by workers

communicate new or adjusted controls to workers and any relevant stakeholders within a reasonable timeframe

support the School/CEO in undertaking workplace inspections using the relevant CEDoW Workplace Inspection Checklist

support the School/CEO to address any hazards identified according to the CEDoW WHS Risk Management Procedure

support the School/CEO to communicate key resolutions to hazards to workers and any relevant stakeholders

participate in scheduled workplace inspections when requested

complete the CEDoW Student Notification of Injury Form  for all student injuries

complete the CEDoW Staff Notification of Injury Form  for any injury or illness

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

report identified hazards to the Principal/Supervisor at the time the hazard was identified or as soon as reasonably practicable

address hazards in the workplace

assess, evaluate and treat hazards by:

adhering to the CEDoW WHS Risk Management Procedure

eliminating or minimising risk of injury to an acceptable level referencing hierarchy of control measures

consulting with the Work Health and Safety Committee

record and implement the identified controls on the risk register 

support the School/CEO to assess, evaluate and treat hazards by: 

adhering to the CEDoW WHS Risk Management Procedure

eliminating or minimising risk of injury to an acceptable level referencing hierarchy of control measures

support the School/CEO to communicate new or adjusted controls to workers and any relevant stakeholders

support the School/CEO to conduct regular reviews of risk assessments to confirm the ongoing effectiveness and management of controls

address risk management actions at each Work Health and Safety Committee meeting

adhere to the CEDoW WHS Risk Management Procedure  when relevant

comply with identified controls as communicated by the Principal/Delegate

provide immediate first aid including calling an ambulance, transporting to hospital if relevant and providing the individual with appropriate care

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:

an overview of what happened, how it happened, including date, time and location

information about the individual who was injured (worker, student, visitor, parent, other)

information about the injury, including treatment received and hospital details, if they were taken to hospital

immediate action taken to make the site safe

further safety action taken, or actions that will be taken, to prevent the incident occurring again

take care not to disturb the site until SafeWork NSW releases the site

establish a First Aid Management System by: 

7.1.1

7.1.2

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)

communicate the school/CEO site’s First Aid Management System to workers annually or upon commencement, specifically referring to:

7.3.1

identification of the school/CEO site’s designated first aid officers

7.3.2

the location of first aid facilities and first aid equipment including first aid kits and automated external defibrillator

7.3.3

the expectations of workers to administer first aid to those in need, in line with their level of training

the school/CEO site’s First Aid Response Procedures

conduct regular reviews of the school/CEO site’s First Aid Management System, at least annually

advise workers of any amendments made to the school/CEO site’s First Aid Management System within a reasonable timeframe

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

support the regular reviews, at least annually, of the school/CEO site’s First Aid Management System and First Aid Response Procedures

be aware of and understand the first aid risks identified in the school/CEO site’s First Aid Management System

be aware of and understand the school/CEO site’s First Aid Response Procedures

complete first aid training according to the CEDoW First Aid Manual

adhere to their school/CEO site’s First Aid Management System in particular:

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

7.11.2

the recording of any first aid treatment they have administered

complete the relevant CEDoW Injury Notification Form to record any injury or illness treated

support the school/CEO site to maintain all first aid facilities and first aid equipment, as required

complete first aid training according to the CEDoW First Aid Manual

adhere to their school/CEO site’s First Aid Management System in particular:

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

7.15.2

the recording of any first aid treatment they have administered

complete the relevant CEDoW Injury Notification Form  to record any injury or illness treated

notify the insurer of all work-related injuries within 48 hours of the injury

participate in any injury investigations as required

inform the staff member of their rights and obligations in relation to a work-related injury

adhere to the CEDoW Return to Work Procedure

utilise the CEDoW Quality Return to Work Practices  to support a staff member to recover at work

advise the staff member that the insurer’s obligations include:

8.6.1

appointing a case manager

8.6.2

coordinating all aspects of the management of a claim

advise the staff member that their treating doctor and other treating medical and allied health professionals’ obligations include:

8.7.1

assessing, diagnosing and treating the staff member

8.7.2

assessing the staff member’s capacity and supporting their recovery at work

8.7.3

completing all necessary documentation

liaise with the insurer on a case-by-case basis for their recommendation for an approved workplace rehabilitation provider, when required

advise the staff member of the approved workplace rehabilitation provider’s obligations, where relevant

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 

liaise with relevant stakeholders, including the insurer, treating doctor, other treating medical and allied health professionals and approved workplace rehabilitation provider

assess all rehabilitation needs with the consent of the staff member

participate in the development of, and comply with the obligations set out in, the staff member’s Injury Management Plan, written by the insurer 

assess the availability of suitable duties in consultation with the staff member and their Principal/Supervisor  

support and monitor the progress of the staff member and communicate with all relevant stakeholders

maintain regular contact with the staff member throughout their recovery

maintain the privacy and confidentiality of the staff member

provide a safe and healthy working environment for all CEDoW Staff recovering at work

promote a positive attitude toward workers compensation claims and recovery at work

display the If You Get Injured at Work poster in a visible area accessible to all CEDoW Staff

advise CEDoW Staff of the availability of workers compensation resources on the CEDoW Staff Gateway

advise CEDoW Staff of the CEDoW Return to Work Procedure

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

identify suitable duties in consultation with the staff member and the Return to Work Coordinator

participate in the development of and comply with the obligations set out in the staff member’s Injury Management Plan, written by the insurer

maintain regular contact with the staff member throughout their recovery

contact the Return to Work Coordinator with any concerns about a staff member’s return to work

maintain the privacy and confidentiality of the staff member

notify their Principal/Supervisor as soon as possible after a work-related injury or illness occurs and complete the relevant CEDoW Injury Notification Form

nominate and provide details of their nominated treating doctor and other treating medical and allied health professionals to CEDoW

provide informed consent for CEDoW to exchange information regarding their injury management and recovery with the:

8.31.1

insurer

8.31.2

nominated treating doctor

8.31.3

other treating medical and allied health professionals

8.31.4

approved workplace rehabilitation provider

8.31.5

State Insurance Regulatory Authority (SIRA)

participate and cooperate in the development of their Injury Management Plan, developed by the insurer 

take all reasonable measures to comply with the actions set out in the insurer’s Injury Management Plan

make all reasonable efforts to recover at work

be aware that they may seek support from their union representative, where relevant

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

ensure a current Inspection, Test and Tag Asset Register  (“the register”) is maintained for all electrical equipment at the school/office

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:

9.3.1

equipment that has passed testing and is appropriately tagged;

9.3.2

faulty items that did not pass testing and an indication of required repair action; and

9.3.3

equipment that is missing or not made available for testing

9.4

retain the register until the next review cycle 

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

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:

9.6.1

the name of the competent person who carried out the testing;

9.6.2

the date of the testing;

9.6.3

the date on which the next testing must be carried out; and 

9.6.4

the outcome of the testing

update the register with any new equipment purchased between inspections

visually inspect all newly purchased electrical equipment for any obvious damage and tag with the following information:

9.8.1

new to service

9.8.2

date of entry to service; and 

9.8.3

date when next test is due

ensure electrical equipment belonging to an external worker is appropriately tagged before the external worker commences any work at the school/office

as far as reasonably practicable, follow directions and expectations around the safe use of electrical equipment

visually check electrical equipment for obvious damage before use

report any faulty or damaged electrical equipment to the relevant person at the school/office

undertake Residual Current Device (RCD) testing as outlined in AS3760:2022

9.13.1

Push-button Test - 6-monthly (does not require a competent person to test); and

9.13.2

Trip and Time Test - Annual (requires a competent person to test) 

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

use the Emergency Management Plan (EMP) Manual  and the Emergency Management Plan Template  to establish an Emergency Management Plan (EMP) for their site

use the Bush Fire Emergency Management Plan Template and Bush Fire School Audit Check to:

10.3.1

plan for the potential impact of bush fires on their site’s operations; and

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

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 

communicate their site’s EMP and Bush Fire EMP (where relevant) to workers upon commencement and on an ongoing basis at least annually 

socialise key aspects of their site’s EMP and Bush Fire EMP (where relevant) with workers including, but not limited to: 

identification of their site’s designated EPC

identification of their site’s designated Emergency Control Organisation (ECO)

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 

advise workers of any amendments made to their site’s EMP and Bush Fire EMP (where relevant) as soon as reasonably practicable

at a minimum, review their site’s:

EMP and any associated documentation by the end of Term 1 annually

Bush Fire EMP and any associated documentation by the end of Term 3 annually (where relevant)

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 

schedule emergency response drills in accordance with the minimum requirements specified in their site’s EMP and Bush Fire EMP (where relevant)

conduct annual site-specific ECO Induction Training in accordance with their site’s EMP and using the Emergency Control Organisation (ECO) Induction Training Checklist

complete annual site-specific ECO Induction Training in accordance with their site’s EMP

be aware of and understand their site’s EMP including, but not limited to:

10.13.1

knowing the risks specific to their site and how the site will prepare for, reduce and manage these risks

10.13.2

knowing their site’s emergency response procedures and understanding their roles and responsibilities in the event of an emergency situation

complete the mandatory annual Emergency Management Compliance Training in accordance with their site’s EMP

adhere to the site’s EMP including, but not limited to:

10.17.1

immediately reporting an emergency situation to a member of the ECO

10.17.2

complying with their site’s emergency response procedures in the event of an emergency situation

10.17.3

participating in emergency response drills in accordance with their site’s EMP

coordinate mandatory annual Emergency Planning Committee (EPC) Training for each school/CEO site’s EPC in accordance with the Emergency Management Plan (EMP) Manual

support their site in any review of its EMP