Workplace Health and Safety

The AISNSW offers a range of services to member schools that address the ever-increasing requirements of governments and regulatory authorities.

The key services offered by the AISNSW Workplace Management Team include advice in:

Compliance
Work Health and Safety
Risk Management
Workers Compensation

Workplace Management Team

Click here to meet the AISNSW Workplace Management team.

Latest News

COVID-19 Notification Requirements and Collection of Vaccine Information >

The NSW Government has changed its requirements for schools to notify SafeWork NSW if a worker tests positive for COVID-19.

Psychosocial Risks to be covered by WHS Regulations >

The amendments to the regulations dealing with psychosocial risks will impose a new, positive obligation on schools to manage and guard against the risk of psychosocial hazards in the workplace.

Penalties increased, insurance prohibited: Changes to Work Health and Safety >

There are important changes to the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (NSW) after the Work Health and Safety Amendment (Review) Bill 2020 passed through both houses of parliament on 10 June 2020.

Support Areas

The AISNSW Workplace Management team has compiled a range of documents and resources in various support areas.

Animal Welfare

All animals in NSW are protected by the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1979 (NSW). This act applies at all times to and deals with the cruel and unconscionable treatment of all animals.

Chemical Safety in Schools

All schools need to manage hazardous chemicals as per the WHS Regulations. This includes maintaining a hazardous chemicals register and holding current Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) for each hazardous chemical and ensuring all containers are appropriately labelled.