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Reporting of electric shock incidents to the Office of the Technical Regulator
Recent incidents in the University reporting electric shock have involved notification to the Office of the Technical Regulator (OTR) in addition to SafeWork SA .
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Safety alert - unenclosed laser cutters
Online vendors are selling high powered lasers without adequate safety provisions.
Site supervisor receives a conviction and personal fine of $10,000 over serious injury to worker
A site supervisor working for a land development company in WA has been personally fined under the WHS Act for not implementing the company safety procedures.
HSW Handbook chapter update - COVID guiding principles for running an event in 2022
A new appendix has been added to the Events Safety Management information sheet.
HR Service Centre is closed on 9 December 2021 from 2.40pm
Please note that the HR Service Centre will be closed from 2.40pm today and will re-open at 8.30 am on Friday, 10 December 2021.
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Coping with anxiety as COVID-19 restrictions ease
The easing of public health restrictions in South Australia on November 23rd, 2021, is a big milestone and something to celebrate.
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Annual Leave loading Payments 2021
In accordance with clause 4.1.4. of the Enterprise Agreement, leave loading payments will be made to eligible staff on pay day 03 December 2021.
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.
