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Legislative Assembly for the ACT: 1996 Week 2 Hansard (29 February) . . Page.. 582 ..
LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTION
QUESTION NUMBER 148
Schools - Occupational Health and Safety Audits
(1) When was the last audit done of the specific occupational health and safety improvements needed in ACT schools.
(2) What was the result of that audit.
(3) What follow up action was taken.
MR STEFANIAK - the answer to Ms McRae's question is:
(1) A system wide OHS audit of ACT schools was undertaken in 1990. Workplace health and safety audits are regularly conducted by school staff at individual schools as required, as part of the process of continuing improvement in ACT schools. A system wide audit of science laboratories was undertaken in 1993.
(2) Reports of hazards identified and corrective action recommended were provided to the relevant school Principals for consideration.
(3) Principals consulted with the school health and safety representatives to reach agreement in relation to proposed remedial action. Principals arranged corrective action where required.
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