Induction training at schools.

 Induction training at schools

All new employees need to undergo induction training before commencement of work.  This is usually part of an overall orientation program and the requirements differ depending on the province and type of school setting. A record must be kept of this induction training (including attendance), with a copy attached to the employee’s file.

In addition to information and skills relating to teaching and management, there are various aspects of health and safety that need to be addressed in the training.  They include the following:

• Going through the code of conduct for teachers and other employees.  Each school is expected to compile and apply these.
• Knowledge of where they are allowed to park and if they have an allocated space.  This also includes where they are not allowed to park their vehicle.
• Understanding the learners’ rights and responsibilities when it comes to health and safety.
• Detailed knowledge of the access points to the school (gates and doors), as well as all buildings (keys, codes, alarms, panic buttons, and evacuation routes).
• Guidelines and procedures for receiving visitors to the school premises
• Thorough understanding of emergency procedures
• In depth knowledge of fire and evacuation procedures
• Understanding of the basic occupational health and safety legal requirements.
• Knowledge of the compensation laws around injuries and diseases
• An understanding of internal occupational health and safety rules and regulations

Short-term visitors, such as contractors, must also be informed of risks, hazards and emergency procedures.  For this purpose a formal short document can be drawn up which can be handed to the visitor and explained to them.