This foundational WHS package provides school executive leadership, business managers, and WHS committee members with essential governance structures to establish WHS frameworks, evaluate risks, and manage workplace injuries.
Instead of building safety systems from scratch, leadership teams can deploy this suite to govern risk management, enforce WHS standards, manage workers' compensation claims, handle notifiable safety incidents, and verify staff WHS inductions.
Bundle & Save: Purchasing these WHS governance tools individually costs $1,900.00. The complete Core Work Health & Safety (WHS) & Risk Governance Bundle saves your school over 35%.
Please Note: Because every school has its own unique size, structure, and religious or systemic affiliation, some of these documents will be incredibly relevant while others might not suit your specific setup. They are intended as a highly adaptable baseline that leadership teams can tailor to confidently evidence their compliance.
The full suite of documents includes:
Work Health and Safety (WHS) Policy
Risk Management Policy and Procedure
Work Health and Safety (WHS) Notifiable Incident Procedure
Workers Compensation and Injury Management Policy and Procedure
Duty of Care Policy
Fitness for Work Policy
Risk Register
Work Health and Safety (WHS) Induction Checklist
This specialised WHS package equips facilities managers and safety officers with targeted protocols to control physical workplace hazards, ensure electrical safety, and prevent workplace injuries across school facilities.
From workstation ergonomics and staff fatigue management to hazardous waste handling, electrical tagging, and chemical/medication disposal, this suite provides comprehensive operational hazard controls.
Bundle & Save: Purchasing these workplace safety tools individually costs $2,250.00. The complete Staff Physical Wellbeing, Ergonomics & Workplace Hazards Bundle saves your school over 35%.
Please Note: Because every school has its own unique size, structure, and religious or systemic affiliation, some of these documents will be incredibly relevant while others might not suit your specific setup. They are intended as a highly adaptable baseline that leadership teams can tailor to confidently evidence their compliance.
The full suite of documents includes:
Workplace Health and Safety Ergonomics Procedure
Equipment Maintenance and Electrical Safety Procedure
Fatigue Management Procedure
Battery Safety Procedure
Hazardous Waste Handling Procedure
Disposal of Medication Procedure
Drugs and Alcohol in the Workplace Policy
Work Injury Incident Report
Work Health and Safety (WHS) Incident and Near Miss Form
Fire Equipment Maintenance Log
The Administration of First Aid Procedure is a critical safety document that outlines the rigorous standards for staff training, equipment maintenance, and emergency response required to provide immediate medical assistance on campus. This procedure ensures the school fulfils its non-delegable duty of care and statutory obligations under the Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (WA) while ensuring all sensitive health information is managed with the highest level of confidentiality.
The Battery Safety Procedure establishes a rigorous framework for eliminating or strictly controlling the life threatening risks associated with button and lithium coin cell batteries on campus. This procedure prioritises risk elimination through careful procurement and mandates secure storage, taped disposal, and immediate emergency protocols to protect students from severe internal chemical burns.
The Bushfire Management and Response Policy and Procedure serves as a critical safety framework designed to protect students, staff, and school infrastructure from the threat of fire. It establishes clear protocols for monitoring emergency warnings, maintaining the school site to reduce fuel loads, and executing coordinated evacuation or shelter in place procedures in alignment with Western Australian emergency services directives and the Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (WA).
The Confidentiality and Non Disclosure Agreement is a foundational legal and administrative contract designed to shield sensitive personal, student, and institutional data from unauthorized exposure. Binding all permanent, casual, and relief staff alongside external contractors, tutors, and medical providers, this agreement establishes explicit parameters around what constitutes sensitive data, how it must be accessed, and the severe operational or legal consequences of an information breach.
The Critical and Emergency Incidents Register is a central compliance record used to document and track the school's response to high impact events. It ensures that the school meets its statutory notification requirements while maintaining a clear audit trail for the Director General of the Department of Education and the school's governing body.
The Critical and Emergency Incidents Management Policy and Procedure establishes a state of constant readiness to protect the school community through inclusive response strategies and rigorous planning. Adopting a posture of "prudent overreaction and rapid de-escalation," the policy prioritises human life and child centred decision making during crises such as lockdowns, evacuations, and trauma related events. It ensures strict compliance with the Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (WA) and Registration Standards, specifically addressing the management of psychosocial hazards and the mandatory 48 hour reporting window for serious incidents to the Department of Education.
The Disability Discrimination Policy establishes a dedicated framework for protecting the fundamental human rights of individuals with disabilities in alignment with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD). This policy ensures an inclusive environment by mandating reasonable adjustments, proactive consultation, and zero tolerance for harassment, ensuring students and staff can participate in school life on the same basis as their peers.
The Disposal of Medication Procedure establishes a structured framework for the safe and responsible removal of expired or unneeded medications. This procedure ensures a safe environment by preventing accidental ingestion or environmental contamination, mandating regular audits of storage areas and a robust chain of accountability for all medical resources.
The Duty of Care Policy establishes the foundational legal and professional requirements for maintaining a safe and supportive learning environment. This policy ensures that all staff, volunteers, and contractors take proactive, reasonable steps to prevent foreseeable risks of harm including physical, psychological, or property damage across all campus, off-site, and digital activities.
The Emergency Communications Protocol establishes a highly structured framework for executing and managing high stakes crisis communications during environmental anomalies or infrastructure compromises. By providing pre broadcast verification checklists alongside plug and play, pre-written SMS and email templates, this protocol ensures the school can coordinate swift, clear, and authorised messaging to families and staff when immediate community intervention is required.
The Emergency Management Plan (EMP) is a mandatory governance document required under the Registration Standards for Non-Government Schools (WA). It establishes a comprehensive framework for responding to critical incidents, ranging from physical hazards like fires to complex psychosocial threats such as armed intruders. The plan prioritises the "Best Interests of Students" and ensures that the school fulfills its non-delegable duty of care and statutory obligations under the Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (WA).
The Equipment Maintenance and Electrical Safety Procedure establishes a rigorous framework for the inspection, testing, and maintenance of all school equipment to mitigate workplace hazards. It ensures that all electrical items are properly maintained by a competent person to prevent risks such as electric shock, fire, or injury, in accordance with Australian Standard AS/NZS 3760.
The Evacuation Drill Record and Assessment provides a structured framework for documenting and evaluating the effectiveness of school emergency procedures. It captures critical performance metrics, such as total evacuation and roll call times, while ensuring a rigorous assessment of warden response, alarm audibility, and the support provided to students with additional needs.
The Extreme Weather Action Plans serve as a high stakes emergency reference tool designed to guide school staff through instant, step by step responses to sudden environmental crises. By detailing mandatory operational shifts for lightning strikes, extreme heat, and toxic air quality, this resource ensures that teachers, administrative teams, and sports coaches can make split second, authorised decisions to shield the student body from immediate physical danger.
The Fatigue Management Procedure establishes a systematic framework for identifying, assessing, and mitigating the risks of physical and mental exhaustion among staff. This procedure ensures that high fatigue activities such as excursions and co-curricular events are managed through proactive roster design and supportive wellbeing measures to maintain a safe working and learning environment.
The Fire Safety and Emergency Management Policy and Procedure establishes a rigorous preventative framework and coordinated response strategy for internal structural fires. Under the direction of the Chief Warden and the Emergency Co-ordination Group, the school prioritises the safe and orderly evacuation of all occupants, ensuring that fire equipment maintenance and staff training align with relevant Australian Standards.
The Fitness for Work Policy ensures that all staff, contractors, and volunteers possess the physical, psychological, and emotional capacity to perform their roles safely. This policy establishes a proactive framework for managing factors that can impair performance such as fatigue, stress, or substance use maintaining a safe and productive environment for the entire school community.
The Flexible Work Practices Policy and Procedure provides a structured framework for balancing the school’s operational requirements with the personal and professional needs of its staff. It ensures that requests for flexible arrangements such as part-time work, remote options, or adjusted hours are managed with procedural fairness and in strict accordance with the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth).
The Hazardous Waste Handling Procedure provides a rigorous safety framework for the identification, storage, and disposal of dangerous substances within the school environment. This procedure ensures that hazardous materials from science laboratory chemicals to maintenance fluids are managed in a way that eliminates risks to the health of students and staff while ensuring full compliance with Western Australian environmental and safety legislation.
The Inclement Weather Timetable & Schedule is an operational deployment tool that translates high level safety policies into immediate action during sudden environmental hazards. By establishing clear bell signals, specific indoor zone allocations, and structured staff supervision rotations, this schedule guarantees that students are moved to climate controlled safety without panic or operational confusion.
The Infectious Disease and Infection Control Procedure establishes a rigorous framework for managing health risks, infestations, and outbreaks within the school environment. It mandates the application of standard precautions including hand hygiene and respiratory etiquette while enforcing strict minimum exclusion periods in accordance with Western Australian Department of Health requirements. The procedure provides clear protocols for isolating unwell students, managing exposure to blood and body fluids, and notifying the school community of potential risks while maintaining absolute student confidentiality.
The Improvised Explosive Device (IED) Threat Checklist is a high stakes operational tool designed to guide school staff through the critical minutes of receiving a bomb threat. It focuses on maximizing information gathering while maintaining calm, ensuring that authorities have the necessary data to perform an accurate risk assessment.
The Managing Performance, Misconduct, and Absenteeism Policy provides a robust framework for maintaining high professional standards and operational efficiency. By distinguishing between "skill" and "will," the school ensures that underperformance is met with support while misconduct and persistent absenteeism are addressed through fair and transparent disciplinary pathways, protecting the school's reputation and student outcomes.
The National Police Clearance and WWC Check Policy establishes a rigorous "No Screen, No Start" mandate to ensure the highest standards of student safety. By integrating mandatory Working with Children Checks with Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Checks, the school creates a robust multi-layered screening framework that protects the community and ensures absolute compliance with Western Australian child protection laws.
The Office / Reception Workplace Safety Checklist is a practical and thorough tool for maintaining a safe administrative environment. By systematically auditing everything from ergonomic workstation setups to electrical safety and emergency exits, the school ensures that its high traffic reception and office areas meet rigorous health and safety standards, protecting the wellbeing of staff, visitors, and students alike.
The Psychosocial Hazards Management Procedure establishes a proactive framework for identifying, assessing, and controlling risks to the mental health and wellbeing of the school community. By addressing factors such as excessive workload, workplace bullying, and lack of role clarity, the school ensures a safe and supportive working environment that promotes staff retention and high quality educational delivery.
The Racial Discrimination Policy establishes a zero tolerance framework for any conduct that treats individuals less favourably due to their race, colour, or national origin. By promoting human dignity and kindness, the School ensures a safe and inclusive environment where all staff, students, and community members are protected from racial vilification and harassment.
The Restrictive Practices / Physical Contact with Students Policy establishes a rigorous framework that prioritises de-escalation and non-physical strategies, ensuring that physical contact is reserved strictly as a last resort to prevent immediate harm. It outlines clear parameters for lawful intervention, prohibiting physical force for enforcing compliance or as a disciplinary measure. The policy mandates that any physical interaction be reasonable, proportionate, and documented, with strict adherence to Western Australian mandatory reporting obligations and child safety standards.
The Right of Entry for Unions Procedure provides a professional framework for facilitating legitimate union activity while protecting the school’s operational integrity. By balancing the legal rights of permit holders with the need to maintain educational productivity, this resource ensures that industrial discussions and WHS inspections occur within a structured, respectful, and legally compliant environment.
The Right to Disconnect Policy and Procedure establishes a healthy boundary between professional duties and personal time. By formalising the right to ignore work related communications outside of normal hours, the school actively manages psychosocial risks like burnout and chronic stress. This resource ensures that while leadership can still initiate contact, employees are protected from penalties for choosing to rest and recharge.
The Risk Management Policy and Procedure establishes a systematic framework for identifying, assessing, and treating risks across all school operations. By maintaining a centralised Risk Register and a proactive risk aware culture, the school ensures the safety and sustainability of its community while fulfilling its fiduciary duties and strategic objectives in compliance with Western Australian standards.
The Schedule 8 Medication Handling Procedure establishes a rigorous security framework for managing controlled substances (S8) within the school environment. By institutionalising "zero tolerance" protocols for storage, double signatory administration, and meticulous drug register maintenance, the school ensures full compliance with Western Australian health regulations while protecting students and staff from the risks associated with high dependency medications.
The School Vehicle Usage Prestart Safety Inspection Checklist is a critical safety protocol designed to ensure every school journey begins with a roadworthy vehicle. By mandating a systematic check of tyres, lights, fluids, and emergency equipment, the school proactively manages transport risks, protecting students and staff while fulfilling its duty of care on the road.
The Science and Technologies Rooms Policy establishes the safety and compliance standards for high-risk practical spaces, including laboratories and workshops. It ensures that the use of specialised machinery, chemicals, and equipment is managed through rigorous risk assessments and standard operating procedures to protect the wellbeing of all students and staff.
The Staff Amenities Procedure promotes a positive work environment by ensuring staff have access to high quality facilities for rest and refreshment. By balancing the school’s duty to provide well stocked, functional spaces with the staff's shared responsibility for cleanliness, this resource fosters a professional culture of mutual respect and wellbeing.
The Sex Discrimination and Sexual Harassment Policy establishes a proactive framework for the elimination of all forms of sex based discrimination, harassment, and victimisation. By fostering a culture of respect and professional integrity, the school ensures a safe and inclusive environment that protects the dignity of all staff, students, and community members in alignment with modern Australian legislative reforms.
The Site Infrastructure Safety Checklist is a highly practical operational audit designed for facilities and maintenance teams to systematically evaluate campus safety prior to seasonal shifts. By standardising the evaluation of high risk items including shade sails, lightning conductors, drainage systems, and bushfire egress boundaries. This checklist ensures that physical infrastructure is structurally sound and prepared to withstand extreme Western Australian weather events.
The Staff Conflict of Interest and Dispute Resolution Policy and Procedure establishes a framework for maintaining institutional integrity and a harmonious workplace culture. It mandates the early identification and written disclosure of actual, potential, or perceived conflicts of interest, ensuring that personal affiliations do not compromise professional objectivity. Additionally, the policy provides a structured pathway for resolving workplace grievances through the principles of procedural fairness and natural justice, specifically addressing the school’s legal obligation to manage psychosocial hazards under the Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (WA).
The Staff Harassment and Bullying Policy and Procedure establishes a comprehensive framework to eliminate all forms of inappropriate conduct within the school community. By defining clear standards for professional behaviour and institutionalising a tiered resolution process, the school fulfills its "positive duty" to prevent sexual harassment and manages bullying as a critical psychosocial hazard.
The Social Media Policy provides a robust framework for the safe and responsible use of digital platforms within the school community. It balances the benefits of educational engagement and outreach with the critical need to protect the school’s reputation, maintain professional boundaries, and ensure the online safety of students in accordance with modern Australian age restriction standards.
The Student Photographs and Video Images Policy and Procedure establishes a rigorous and legally compliant framework for the responsible management of student media. By integrating recent federal reforms including protections against doxxing and a statutory tort for serious invasion of privacy this policy ensures that the collection, storage, and sharing of identifiable images always prioritises student safety and digital wellbeing.
The Terrorism and IED Threats Emergency Management Policy and Procedure establishes a high stakes coordination strategy for managing bomb threats and terrorism related incidents while prioritising the preservation of life and avoiding unnecessary panic. It aligns with the Emergency Management Act 2005 (WA) and national security frameworks, such as the ANZCTC Crowded Places Strategy, to ensure the school meets its duty of care.
The Volunteers, Visitors and External Service Providers Policy and Procedure establishes a comprehensive safety framework for all non-staff individuals on campus. By standardising vetting, induction, and on-site supervision protocols, the school ensures that external contributions ranging from parent helpers to NDIS therapists enhance student learning without compromising the security or digital wellbeing of the community.
The Weather Management and Response Policy and Procedure integrates real time environmental monitoring into daily operations to protect the school community during climate anomalies. By standardising specific indoor schedules, physical education modifications, and safety protocols for extreme heat, severe storms, and lightning strikes, this policy guarantees a dynamic and legally compliant approach to environmental risk management.
The Wildlife Management, First Aid and Handling Policy and Procedure provides a structured framework for safe interaction with Western Australia’s native fauna. By establishing clear protocols for snake sightings, professional relocation, and emergency first aid, the school ensures a respectful co-existence with the local environment while prioritising the physical safety and wellbeing of students and staff.
The Work Health and Safety (WHS) Notifiable Incident Procedure provides a rigorous framework for fulfilling mandatory reporting obligations under Western Australian law. By defining the critical thresholds for "notifiable" events and standardising the response from immediate WorkSafe WA notification to site preservation this procedure ensures that serious workplace risks are handled with professional precision and legal integrity.
The Work Health and Safety (WHS) Policy establishes a comprehensive framework for maintaining a secure and healthy environment for all workers, students, and visitors. By integrating a proactive safety culture into all decision making processes, the school ensures that workplace hazards are identified and controlled in strict accordance with Western Australian legislation and Registration Standards.
The Workers Compensation and Injury Management Policy and Procedure provides a structured and compassionate framework for supporting staff through recovery from work related injury or illness. By focusing on early intervention and formal Return to Work (RTW) programs, the school ensures that employees are rehabilitated safely while maintaining full compliance with Western Australian insurance and legislative requirements.
The Workplace Festive Functions and Events Policy ensures that all end of year celebrations are conducted safely and professionally by treating these social gatherings as formal extensions of the workplace. By defining clear behavioural expectations and risk management protocols, the school maintains its duty of care and protects the professional reputation of all staff and volunteers.
The Workplace Health and Safety Ergonomics Procedure establishes a proactive framework for designing workspaces that align with the physical capabilities of staff. By mandating annual ergonomic assessments, providing adjustable furniture, and encouraging individual responsibility through micro-breaks, the school actively prevents musculoskeletal disorders and sedentary strain while ensuring full compliance with Western Australian safety regulations.
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