ABSTRACT
Safety management is based on systematic actions towards a safer and healthier work environment. Vocational Education and Training (VET) institutions engage in a variety of activities to manage school safety and Occupational Health and Safety (OHS). In this study, an annual calendar of school safety activities was constructed to promote both school safety and OHS. Six large VET institutions participated in the study. Typical safety activities that could be undertaken by VET institutions to improve school safety are suggested. Yearly school safety activities include safety introduction, safety exercises, internal safety inspections, safety walks, personnel safety trainings and top management reviews. They also include regular update of risk assessments, rescue plans, chemical information and machine inspections. The activity list can be supplemented with the OHS responsibilities for top and middle management, teachers, support services personnel and OHS experts. The results can be utilised to develop school safety at various school levels.
