Last week we had a man here going through the place doing a OH & S audit. He is a retired Principal who has set himself up as an OH & S Consultanmt and for an ( in the words of the SAM) exhorbitant fee comes and goes throughthe school enlightening you of where you are and what you need to do.
I thought here was an opportunity to find out about risk assessments for Science pracs. The answer was " you don't need risk assesments, its up to the common sense of the teacher"
Not even a mention of CSIS and guidelines. To me, he lost all credibility then.
When he finally visited science he wanted to know if I had a full face mask for mixing chemicals.
Stated my shower was being blocked, and took multiple photos of it.
I have tried to insert the photo of my shower but can't remember how to do it, it isn't totally clear but if the trolleys wern't near the shower they would be in the middle of the room which is a greater hazard.
Then he was going to leave
I asked whether he had any interest in the Chemical store so he looked there and that was all!!!
No questions on MSDS, spill kits, goggles for students, correct shoes, labelling, chemwatch. I hope that when I get to speak to the Principal about the incident about telling the girl to get off the bench, I can point out what he didn't ask and what our situation is.
WEndy