Emergency and first aid information

Emergency procedures

In the event of a fire or other emergencies that require buildings to be evacuated, you will hear a 'whoop whoop' sound. The following evacuation procedure will then be implemented.

  1. Move in a calm and orderly fashion to exit the building by the closest and safest emergency exit.
  2. All staff, students, visitors, and contractors must assemble at the designated, safe assembly area.
  3. Staff are to ensure that all students are accounted for.
  4. No one is permitted to re-enter the building(s), unless instructed to do so by emergency services or a warden.
  5. Emergency wardens ensure that all rooms and buildings under their jurisdiction have been evacuated.

During your initial orientation to Wodonga TAFE, you will be provided with a pocket-sized card that details emergency procedures. Make sure that you keep it handy for future reference.

Know your safe assembly area

Take the time to locate one of the emergency procedure documents on display in any of the Institute's buildings and familiarise yourself with the designated safe assembly area (AA) for each building.

Identify your nearest emergency exit

Take a quick walk around campus. This helps you to find your bearings and allows you to locate the closest emergency exits. Have at least one alternative to your closest emergency exit in case this path becomes blocked or is unsafe.

First aid

If you are injured while you are on campus at Wodonga Institute of TAFE, you must report your injury immediately to your teacher or supervisor. A first aid officer will be contacted to administer treatment.

If you need further medical treatment, Wodonga TAFE staff will contact your next of kin, your nominated contact person, or the ambulance, as deemed necessary by the first aid officer.

You should inform your teachers or supervisors if you have an ongoing medical condition or injury. Doing this enables important information to be given to emergency services should the need arise. Any information you provide will remain confidential.

Occupational health and safety (OHS)

Wodonga Institute of TAFE has OHS systems in place to enable you to have an enjoyable and safe learning experience.

To help achieve a safe working environment, you are asked to take reasonable care for:

  • your own health and safety
  • the health and safety of people who may be affected by your actions.

While you are enrolled as a student at Wodonga TAFE, you must not intentionally or recklessly interfere with or misuse anything provided to you, in the interests of health, safety, or welfare.

Reporting of unsafe situations and incidents

You must notify your teacher or supervisor as soon as an incident occurs.

An 'incident' may be defined as:

  • an injury
  • an illness (including symptoms and diseases)
  • property damage
  • environmental damage
  • a hazard (such as unsafe or malfunctioning equipment)
  • a near hit or miss.

In the event of a workplace incident, the ultimate priority is the protection of health and safety. First aid and/or emergency procedures must be followed if they are required.

Reporting these events is an integral part of Wodonga TAFE's hazard management program. By reporting the occurrence of accidents, hazards, and other situations which may represent a threat to safety, we are able to investigate the cause/s, assess the risks, and implement suitable controls to prevent a repeat occurrence or a potentially more damaging event.

Sun-smart

The sun-smart procedure has been developed to ensure that all staff and students are protected from the potentially harmful effects of the sun's exposure while they are working outdoors. Anyone who undertakes work outdoors is required to adhere to the following dress code.

  • Suitable clothing: long pants or skirts are preferred. If shorts must be worn, they should be at least to the knee. Shirts must have collars and sleeves, at least to the elbow. Garments should be fitted appropriately and made from fabric that is closely woven and light weight, with a UPF 30+ rating to provide maximum comfort and protection for the wearer.
  • Hats: broad-brimmed hats (with a brim of at least eight to ten centimetres) or legionnaire-style hats must be worn.
  • Sunglasses: close-fitting, wrap-around sunglasses that provide adequate UV protection must be worn. Sunglasses should comply with Australian Standards AS/NZS 1067.1 or AS/NZS 1337.
  • Sunscreen: should be broad-spectrum, rated SPF 30+, and water resistant. Sunscreen should be reapplied regularly according to the directions on the product's packaging.

Note Students will be excluded from outdoor activities if they do not comply with the requirements listed here.