Site Induction

A copy of the current Public Liability Insurance Certificate of Currency (minimum ten million sum insured).

A copy of the current Workers Compensation Insurance Certificate of Currency (if a company), or equivalent details if a sole trader.

Details (or a copy) of trade licences (and original to be sighted by principal/delegate).

Current Working with Children Check.

Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS) are completed for the relevant high-risk tasks being undertaken at the time of induction, including but not limited to the below list. SWMS must be completed each time these high-risk tasks are undertaken, not just at induction.

• Asbestos
• Hazardous Substances and Dangerous Goods
• Working at Heights
• Hot Work
• Confined Spaces
• Any other tasks that the contractor deems as high-risk construction work

School emergency management information and contacts have been provided.

Location of first aid room/kit and amenities has been shown.

Link to the department's Health, Safety and Wellbeing Policy ↗ has been provided.

Confined Space Entry Permit issued.

Current Asbestos Management Plan and Division 5 Audit Report ↗ has been provided.

Introduction to Asbestos Coordinator has been provided.

Hazard and incident reporting process has been explained.

I have been provided with and understand the information (as indicated above) and will comply with the safety instructions listed in the SWMS (where relevant).

I have shown the location of amenities including staff room, toilets, showers etc.

I have introduced or provided contact information for the OHS delegate (if not conducting induction).

I have shown the OHS noticeboard or electronic equivalent and:

• the department's Health, Safety and Wellbeing Policy ↗
• the school's OHS Issue Resolution Flowchart ↗
• the school's If you are injured at work poster ↗ and Return to work poster ↗
• the school first aid policy and procedure and how to access a copy
• the school emergency management plan and how to access a copy
• how to access eduSafe plus ↗

I have made the new staff member aware of the First Aid Officer(s) and the location of the First Aid Room and/or Kits.

There has been a discussion regarding whether or not a Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan or other adjustments ↗ is needed for the new staff member.

I have shown or made the staff member aware of the assembly points in the event of an evacuation.

I have provided Safe Work Procedures or other documents and instructions required for the staff member to safely perform their role. They are aware of who to contact if they have any questions.

I have introduced or provided contact information of the Health and Safety Representative (if one has been elected).

I have provided and discussed where required relevant Behaviour Support Plans/Risk Management Plans for students with behaviours of concern that are required for the staff member to safely perform their role.

• They are aware of who to contact if they have any questions or if there are any issues.

I have provided information about relevant high-level and/or specific student needs.

I have provided information on how to access the intranet and the Policy and Advisory Library (PAL) ↗.

I have provided information regarding the department's mental health and wellbeing resources ↗.

I have provided information regarding the department's work-related violence policy ↗ and where to access this.

Staff member has been auto-enrolled into the OHS eLearning modules on LearnED (eduPay) for completion within 3 months.

We have discussed additional OHS training that may be needed and is relevant to their role and the activities they are undertaking (i.e. working at heights, conflict resolution, protective intervention training, etc.).

I have introduced or given contact information for the Return-to-Work Coordinator.

I have introduced or given contact information for the Asbestos Coordinator.

I have provided information on how to access the Traffic Management Plan.

I have shown the staff member where the Chemical Register and associated Safety Data Sheets are stored.

The new starter is a graduate and has been made aware of the resources available on Starting a job in a government school (induction) ↗ and the graduate teacher induction resources page ↗.

Any other relevant, site-specific information has been provided to the new starter (for example, presence of dams, wildlife, other school-specific risk controls).

School Staff Member — I confirm that I have undertaken an onsite induction, and have received and understand the information above (as applicable).

A copy of the current Public Liability Insurance Certificate of Currency (minimum ten million sum insured).

A copy of the current Workers Compensation Insurance Certificate of Currency (if a company), or equivalent details if a sole trader.

Details (or a copy) of trade licences (and original to be sighted by principal/delegate).

School emergency management information and contacts have been provided.

Location of first aid room/kit and amenities has been shown.

Link to the department's Health, Safety and Wellbeing Policy ↗ has been provided.

Hazard and incident reporting process has been explained.

I have been provided with and understand the information (as indicated above) and will comply with the safety instructions relevant to the services I am providing.

I have been shown the location of amenities including staff room, toilets, showers etc.

I have been introduced to or given contact information for my primary contact (if not conducting induction) and how I can report an incident if required.

I have been made aware of the First Aid Officer(s) and/or the location of the First Aid Room and Kits.

I have been shown or made aware of the assembly points in the event of an evacuation.

I have been informed of bell times.

I am aware of any yard duty requirements and locations.

I have been made aware of any relevant hazards on school grounds.

I have been shown where to safely and securely store my belongings.

I have been provided the school's Casual Relief Teacher OHS Induction Handbook.

I am aware of how to access relevant student behaviour support plans and risk management plans.

I am aware of how to access information about relevant high-level and/or specific student needs.

I confirm that I have undertaken an onsite induction, and have received and understand the information above (as applicable). I understand this induction is valid for 12 months only.