The NSW Department of Education believes that the provision of a safe working and learning environment for everyone at its workplaces is an integral and essential part of the responsibilities as a provider of public education and other community services. The department is committed to:
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providing everyone in its workplaces with a safe and healthy working and learning environment
1.1.2
promoting dignity and respect in all workplaces and taking action to prevent and respond to bullying in its workplaces
1.1.3
adopting a preventative and strategic approach to health and safety and using measurable objectives and targets to monitor performance
1.1.4
supporting and promoting health and wellbeing
1.1.5
providing return to work programs to facilitate safe and durable return to work for employees, where possible, for both work related and non-work related health conditions
1.1.6
meaningful consultation with employees, their representatives and others on work health and safety (WHS) issues
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providing appropriate information, training and instruction to facilitate safe and productive work and learning environments
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providing an effective and accessible safety management system for all employees and others to guide safe working and learning in all workplaces
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the reporting of incidents in accordance with statutory and regulatory obligations and internal policy requirements so that action can be taken to manage the incident, prevent further incidents, and provide support where required
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providing a program of continuous improvement through engaging with industry, new technology and considering changes to legislation and recognised standards.