Health and Safety Policy
Health and Safety Policy
Health and Safety Policy
Rational
The Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 requires employers to take responsibility for ensuring
employees and other people at the work place safe. Actions taken at Epuni Primary School will
ensure the health and safety pupils will be afforded the same concern. Compliance with the
Ministry of Education Code of Practice for Physical Standards of Health and Safety will also be met
within this policy.
Purpose
Epuni Primary School will create and maintain a safe physical and emotional working environment
for staff, students and visitors to the school.
Scope
The board of trustees is committed to ensuring the physical and emotional health and safety of all
workers, students, visitors and contractors by complying with relevant health and safety legislation,
regulations, New Zealand standards, and approved codes of practice.
Students are provided with basic health and safety rules, information and training and are
encouraged to engage in positive health and safety practices.
Health and safety is everyone’s responsibility.
All workers are encouraged to play a vital and responsible role in maintaining a safe and healthy
workplace through:
• being involved in improving health and safety systems at work
• following all instructions, rules, procedures and safe ways of working
• reporting any pain or discomfort as soon as possible
• reporting all injuries, incidents and near misses
• helping new workers, staff members, trainees and visitors to the workplace understand the
safety procedures and why they exist
• reporting any health and safety concerns or issues through the reporting system
• keeping the work place tidy to minimise the risk of any trips and falls
• wearing protective clothing and equipment as and when required to minimise your exposure to
workplace hazards.
4. Cultural Awareness
7. Civil Defence
9. Nutrition
Relevant Legislation:
● Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 ●
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