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South/Weston Network

Teacher

39

-

22

-

36

5

34

-

Admin

20

-

15

-

25

11

13

-

Total

59

11

37

10

61

16

47

9

Tuggeranong Network

Teacher

34

-

43

-

63

5

20

-

Admin

21

-

32

-

47

7

7

-

Total

55

5

75

6

110

12

27

-

Total

229

46

250

38

323

45

160

16

Percentage of incidents compared to number of employees

4%

0.8%

4.3%

0.7%

5.4%

0.7%

2.7%

0.3%

Instances where numbers are less than 5 have been excluded and replaced with ‘-‘lest individuals be identified

Average headcount per year used:- 2012: 5699; 2013: 5747; 2014: 5923; 2015: 5921

(2) The number of incidents recorded in AIR system and RiskMan system are unknown as the historical data was consolidated and migrated into RiskMan.

(a) AIR was used prior to 4 May 2015

(b) RiskMan has been used from 4 May 2015

(c) Maze is not used for the purpose of recording staff accidents and incidents

(3) Whilst reporting on Police involvement is not mandatory when completing an accident/incident report for work health and safety purposes, data retrieved notes that nine incident reports (out of 1294) within the table below included the word ‘Police’. This is less than 0.7% of incidents reported to Police.

The following table displays records from the RiskMan incident reporting system where an injury was reported at school level that resulted out of a violent act.

2012

2013

2014

2015

TOTAL

Incidents involving assault/physical violence

309

306

391

257

1263

Incidents involving verbal assault

15

8

6

2

31

All incidents involving physical/verbal violence

324

314

397

259

1294

Percentage of incidents compared
to number of employees

5.7%

5.5%

6.7%

4.4%

Notifiable incidents are required to be reported immediately to WorkSafe ACT and followed up within 48 hours by a written report.

Supervisors are required to immediately report and isolate the scene until advice is received from WorkSafe ACT regarding investigation. Supervisor’s follow up on the health and wellbeing of staff/students and investigate all other accident/incidents to ensure staff safety and minimise the risk of any re-occurrence.

The Directorate’s injury management team provide advice to employees which can include recommendations to seek psychological support through Mental Health Management Plans, by the employee’s General Practitioner. There is also additional support from Chief Minister, Treasury & Economic Development Directorate (CMTEDD) and Employee Assistance Programs.


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