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HR Tips Q4 2021 - Casual Conversion to Continuing Employment Assessment
This Quarter’s HR Tip will guide you through the recent amendments to the Fair Work Act 2009 and the University’s new practices with respect to the assessment of a casual staff member’s eligibility for conversion to continuing employment.
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New HSW Information Sheets and Updated Health and Safety Representative (HSR) Portal
In alignment with the new Health and Safety Representative and HSW Consultation Chapter of the University of Adelaide’s Health, Safety and Wellbeing Handbook, new Health and Safety Representatives and HSW consultation information sheets (frequently asked questions) have been uploaded to the HSW website providing additional information and guidance on consultation processes and the role of HSRs.
Updated Guidance Material: Managing the risks of working in heat
Working in heat can be hazardous and is a common cause of harm among Australian workers. Some common risks of working in heat include heat-related illness, dehydration, burns and reduced concentration.
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Finding the positives seminar
Finding the Positives Seminar 17 November 12.30-13.30, G10 Benham Lecture Theatre
Super Fundamentals
We know our super is set aside for the future, but it needn’t stay out of mind until then.
Update to AS 2243 - Safety in Laboratories
Some changes have been made to the Australian Standards that may be relevant to you.
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Skin health checks
The University of Adelaide is offering a limited number of skin health checks to continuing, fixed-term and casual staff.
SafeWork SA Campaign on working with livestock
In June 2021 SafeWork SA has developed guidelines on livestock handling providing information on managing risks associated with handling livestock and safe design for loading ramps and yards.
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