News: covid-19
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.
COVID-19 Vaccinations
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The University Health practice is an approved COVID-19 vaccination provider and is now delivering the vaccine to all eligible patients.
National Safe Work Month - two weeks to go!
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There are only two weeks to go until National Safe Work Month – Work Health and Safety through COVID-19.
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Is it hay fever or COVID-19?
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Oh no, you have just woken up with a runny nose, coughing and sneezing. What is it – allergies or COVID-19? What should you do?
National Safe Work Month - October 2020
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This year’s theme acknowledges and reflects the wide-reaching impacts of COVID-19 on Australian businesses, employers and workers.
Engaging Interstate Contractors, Visitors & Students
Special permission is required to bring into the state a contractor, visitor or student under an exemption from any state with quarantine requirements in place.
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COVID-19 Jobs Protection Framework
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The University is exploring an Enterprise Agreement Variation through the National Jobs Protection Framework.
New HSW FAQs: Provision of first aid during COVID-19
New frequently asked questions have been developed to provide information and guidance to First Aiders during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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New travel advice for 2020
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The University has an amended position on international travel as a direct response to the evolving global situation and takes into account the latest advice from Government and health authorities.
Beware of HR-related COVID phishing
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Scammers regularly seek to capitalise on topical issues such as COVID-19 to trap people.