News: HSW
New online information session - hazard management
A new online information session has been uploaded to the HSW website.
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HSW Handbook Consultation: Smoke-Free University
Human Resources have been working on a revised version of the Smoke-free University HSW Handbook chapter.
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Temporary ban on travel to Hong Kong
At this time to ensure the ongoing safety of staff and students, the University has invoked a temporary ban on travel to Hong Kong.
HSW Handbook Approval: gas cylinders and compressed gases FAQs
The HSW Team have revised the FAQS for Gas cylinders and compressed gases, to guide workers and supervisors in general precautions and emergency responses.
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HSW Stakeholder Communication – HSW collaboration with other organisations (New chapter)
Following a recent discussion at the HSW Community of Practice, it was identified that there have been instances where the University and another organisation have a collaborative project and arrangement in place, but the responsibilities for HSW have not been clearly defined at the commencement of the project. This becomes problematic during day-to-day operations and especially in the event of a re-portable incident (e.g. a Notifiable Occurrence), as neither party may have clear understanding of whom is responsible for what components of safety.
Elevating work platforms – SafeWork SA
This Safe Work Month, SafeWork SA are raising awareness on managing the risks associated with Elevating Work Platforms (EWPs). Three information sheets have been created to assist workers operating this machinery.
HSW stakeholder consultation – revised HSW Policy
The revised HSW Policy has now been posted on the HSW Website.
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National Safe Work Month is here – ‘Be a Safety Champion’
This National Safe Work Month we ask you to ‘Be a Safety Champion’ and commit to building safe and healthy workplaces by promoting the importance of ensuring health at safety at your workplace.
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New SafeWork Australia guide for working with silica and silica containing products
A new national guide for Working with silica and silica containing products provides information about controlling the risks of exposure to silica dust when working with silica and products containing silica. This includes information on hazardous activities such as drilling or cutting rock, concrete, brick, etc.
Record your first aid certificate in SSO
Capturing information about staff is important for the University to meet legislative requirements and ensure a safe environment for staff and students. This particularly important when the University has paid for training.
