Occupational Health and Safety

The Catholic Education Commission and the Catholic Education Office are committed to developing and maintaining healthy and safe working conditions in all Archdiocesan schools and associated workplaces. Consistent with this commitment the Catholic Education Commission recognises its obligations to comply with the ACT Occupational Health and Safety Act 1989 and its relevant regulations and the NSW Occupational Health and Safety Act 2000 and its relevant regulations.

Elected OH&S Representatives will:

• encourage consultation with staff members on matters relating to OH&S;
• respond to requests from members of staff;
• provide requests for action to the Principal in writing;
• in the case of an emergency or immediate threat to employees' health and safety, inform the principal who will take immediate steps to rectify the situation;
• upon receipt of advice from the Principal, which is deemed unacceptable, or should 7 days lapse without a response from the Principal, direct the matter to the Director of the Catholic Education Office through the Principal Human Resources Officer – Employment Relations and legal Issues; and
• contact Workcover should no action be taken to remedy defects.

Access the CEO's Occupational Health and Safety policy.

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