Welcome to Pennant Hills Public School

HEALTH AND SAFETY INDUCTION BRIEFING

For your safety and the safety of others, it is a condition of entry to this site that you take a few minutes to read this brochure

Mandatory site requirements:

·     All visitors are required to report to reception on arrival.

·     Observe all speed, parking and vehicular restrictions.

·     Obey all safety signs and barricades.

·     Violent, threatening or other unacceptable behaviour is not tolerated on NSW Department of Education premises.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted on department premises.

Alcohol and Illegal Drugs

Alcohol and illegal drugs are not permitted.

Weapons

Weapons, including knives, are not permitted.

Dangerous Goods and Hazardous Substances

Visitors and contractors intending to bring dangerous goods on site must declare these at reception prior to entering the site.

Reporting Injuries/Hazards

All hazards and incidents must be reported to the main office.

• Injuries will be recorded in the Register of Injuries.
• First Aid treatment is available on site.

Local level induction

A local level induction will be provided upon entry to the school detailing site safety considerations including the age and nature of students.

Contractors

All Property NSW and School Infrastructure NSW contractors must:

• complete the Facility Site Visit Log
• advise the status of the job before leaving the site.

All independent contractors must in addition:

• produce all documentation in accordance with the local workplace safety procedures for independent contractors. Form 034 is located on the Contractors, Volunteers and Visitor Safety page
• sign visitors register

For all other contractors/visitors essential requirements necessary to deliver required service are checked and recorded at a local level, this may include:

• Insurances and up to date qualifications

Appropriate level of Working With Children Check (including volunteers).

3-6 CAMPUS EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

In a life-threatening emergency, or when Police, Fire, or Ambulance Services are required, DIAL 000 immediately

For all emergencies, injuries, hazards or near misses, contact the front office on ext 102 or on 9484 1134.

Evacuation: Whooping sound in a sequence of three - Proceed to the safest, closest assembly point located on the map. Follow warden instructions

Lockdown: continuous short beeps - Proceed to your closest classroom, follow school staff instructions, or if alone lock the doors (if possible) and remain silent until the chief warden gives the "All Clear" Foghorn sound.

Lockout: Announcement over the PA " All Teachers collect a red card from the staffroom"

Entry to and from the site will be closed. Follow the instructions of the chief warden until advised that you can continue as usual.

First Aid Officer's are:

Jo Atterton (Tuesday - Friday) / Christine Worrell (except Tuesday) - Located: A Block Reception

Site Contact is: Alison Filipic (Principal)  - Located in A Block

K-2 CAMPUS EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

In a life-threatening emergency, or when Police, Fire, or Ambulance Services are required.

DIAL 000 immediately

For all emergencies, injuries, hazards or near misses, contact the front office on Ext 102

Evacuation: Whooping sound in a sequence of three

Proceed to the safest, closest assembly point located on the map. Follow warden instructions.

Lockdown: Continuous short beeps

Proceed to your closest classroom, follow school staff instructions, or if alone lock the doors (if possible) and remain silent until the chief warden sounds the “All Clear” Foghorn sound.

Lockout: Announcement over the PA “All Teachers collect a red card from the staffroom”

Entry to and from the site will be closed. Follow the instructions of the chief warden until advised that you can continue as usual.

First Aid Officer is: Dearne Abela

Located:  Admin Block Office

Site Contact is: Kate Wasson (Deputy Principal)

Located: Admin Block