Induction, Training and Information

Induction, Training and Information

This procedure should be read in conjunction with the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015: A Practical Guide for Boards of Trustees and Officers which clearly outlines Health and Safety responsibilities.

Purpose:

To ensure that all new and existing workers, contractors, volunteers and others working at Southland Adventist Christian School are properly informed, trained and inducted about health and safety risks, policies and procedures so that they can work safely and reduce harm.

Induction

All new workers, including employees, volunteers, temporary staff and contractors, must undergo a school induction arranged by the Principal or delegated staff member.

The induction will cover:

• Identification of hazards and risks in their work area.

• Relevant controls and safe practices.

• Familiarisation with the Hazard / Risk Register.

• Emergency procedures (fire exits, evacuation routes, first aid locations).

• Location of First Aid Kits and key safety equipment.

• Relevant health and safety policies and procedures.

• Introduction to Health & Safety Representative(s).

The principal/relevant school leader is responsible for ensuring the workers induction checklist is completed.

Health and Safety Training

Health and safety training for all workers includes:

• fire drills

• computer health and safety

• harassment and bullying prevention

• other training as directed by the Principal, necessary to ensure risks associated with specific work are managed in a safe manner.                

Contracted workers

 Induction:

The principal/relevant school leader will:

• provide health and safety induction, as appropriate, including: hazards and controls within their area and scope of work

• a walk-through of emergency procedures

• relevant school health and safety policies and procedures

Service, maintenance and construction contractors

The appropriate school leader will ensure that all health and safety requirements and responsibilities are carried out in accordance with the policy on contractor health and safety.

Criteria for Health and Safety Trainers

To ensure our workers and external trainers have appropriate qualifications and experience to teach Health and Safety in their field of expertise. It is the responsibility of the principal to check the following:

• Qualifications of the trainer

• Industry Experience

• Current competency and registrations

• Person specifications for the role, as described in the position description/profile and expectations for each worker

Monitoring

• Completion of training is reported and recorded

• Principal or nominee monitors renewal/refresher needs for First Aid and Fire Warden training

Review and assessment

The effectiveness of information and training programmes will be assessed at the same time as health and safety components of the Annual Plan. The assessment needs to determine whether:

• Programmes are effective and still appropriate

• Any updates are required

• Further topics should be added.

Individual training needs can be reviewed, in consultation with worker, when professional development and job training plans are updated.