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Document Review

Document InformationReview Period OpenReview Period Closed
WHS Purchasing Guidelines are currently open for review and comments. Comments are welcome on this document up to the close of the review date.01/02/201315/05/2013
Personal Protective Equipment & Clothing Guidelines are currently open for review and comments. Comments are welcome on this document up to the close of the review date.01/02/201315/05/2013
Ergonomic Equipment Guidelines are currently open for review and comments. Comments are welcome on this document up to the close of the review date.01/02/201301/05/2013
Thermal Comfort Guidelines are currently open for review and comments. Comments are welcome on this document up to the close of the review date.01/02/201301/05/2013
WHS Committee Constitution are currently open for review and comments. Comments are welcome on this document up to the close of the review date.01/01/201301/05/2013
Managing a Chemical Spill Guidelines are currently open for review and comments. Comments are welcome on this document up to the close of the review date.01/12/201201/05/2013
Storage and Handling of Gas Cylinders Guidelines are currently open for review and comments. Comments are welcome on this document up to the close of the review date.01/12/201201/05/2013
Laboratory Waste Disposal Guidelines are currently open for review and comments. Comments are welcome on this document up to the close of the review date.01/12/201201/05/2013
Electrical Safety Guidelines are currently open for review and comments. Comments are welcome on this document up to the close of the review date.01/12/201201/05/2013

Workplace Amenities Guidelines are currently open for review and comments. Comments are welcome on this document up to the close of the review date.

01/09/201201/11/2012
Public Health Management Procedure is currently open for review and comments. Comments are welcome on this document up to the close of the review date.01/09/201201/11/2012
First Aid Equipment Order Form is currently open for review and comments. Comments are welcome on this document up to the close of the review date.01/09/201201/11/2012
First Aid Guidelines are currently open for review and comments. Comments are welcome on this document up to the close of the review date.01/09/201201/11/2012
Carcinogenic Chemicals Guidelines are currently open for review and comments. Comments are welcome on this document up to the close of the review date.01/09/201201/11/2012
Working with Hazardous Substances Guidelines are currently open for review and comments. Comments are welcome on this document up to the close of the review date.01/09/201201/11/2012
Hazardous Substances Risk Assessment Form is currently open for review and comments. Comments are welcome on this document up to the close of the review date.01/09/201201/11/2012
WHS Policy is currently open for review and comments. Comments are welcome on this document up to the close of the review date.01/04/201201/05/2012
Overcrowding in Teaching Spaces Policy is currently open for review and comments. Comments are welcome on this document up to the close of the review date.01/04/201201/05/2012
Roles and Responsibilities for WHS is currently open for review and comments. Comments are welcome on this document up to the close of the review date.01/04/201201/05/2012
Confined Space Risk Assessment is currently open for review and comments. Comments are welcome on this document up to the close of the review date.01/03/201201/04/2012
Confined Space Entry Permit is currently open for review and comments. Comments are welcome on this document up to the close of the review date.01/03/201201/04/2012
WHS Induction Information is currently open for review and comments. Comments are welcome on this document up to the close of the review date.01/03/201201/04/2012
Working with Sharps Guidelines is currently open for review and comments. Comments are welcome on this document up to the close of the review date.29/02/201231/03/2012
Working in Confined Spaces Guidelines is currently open for review and comments. Comments are welcome on this document up to the close of the review date.29/02/201231/03/2012
Asbestos Management Guidelines is currently open for review and comments. Comments are welcome on this document up to the close of the review date.01/02/201201/03/2012
Working Alone and After Hours Work Guideline is currently open for review and comments. Comments are welcome on this document up to the close of the review date.18/12/201118/01/2012
Terms of Reference Workplace Advisory Committees is currently open for review and comments. Comments are welcome on this document up to the close of the review date.1/12/20111/01/2012
Contractor WHS Induction Checklist is currently open for review and comments. Comments are welcome on this document up to the close of the review date.1/12/201131/12/2011
Contractor Management Checklist is currently open for review and comments. Comments are welcome on this document up to the close of the review date.1/12/201131/12/2011
Contractor Workers Compensation Checklist is currently open for review and comments. Comments are welcome on this document up to the close of the review date.1/12/201131/12/2011
Workplace Safety Inspection Guidelines are currently open for review and comments. Comments are welcome on this document up to the close of the review date.1/09/201130/09/2011
Plant and Equipment Guidelines are currently open for review and comments. Comments are welcome on this document up to the close of the review date.1/09/201130/09/2011
Working at Heights Guideline is currently open for review and comments. Comments are welcome on this document up to the close of the review date.1/08/201130/10/2011
Communication of Emergency Procedures to Students is a new document for review. Comments are welcome on this document up to the close of the review date.1/08/20111/09/2011
Return to Work Program is currently open for review and comments. Comments are welcome on this document up to the close of the review date.1/07/20111/08/2011
Schedule 4 and 8 Drugs Procedure is a new document for review. Comments are welcome on this document up to the close of the review date.13/07/201113/08/2011
Scheduled 8 Drugs Checklist is a new document for review. Comments are welcome on this document up to the close of the review date.13/07/201113/08/2011
Research Use of Scheduled Drugs Form is a new document for review. Comments are welcome on this document up to the close of the review date.13/07/201113/08/2011
First Aid Guidelines is currently open for review and comments. Comments are welcome on this document up to the close of the review date.01/03/201101/04/2011
Return to Work Program is currently open for review and comments. Comments are welcome on this document up to the close of the review date.01/03/201101/04/2011
Biosafety Manual is currently open for review and comments. Comments are welcome on this document up to the close of the review date.01/03/201101/04/2011
WHS Auditing Guidelines  are currently open for review and comments. Comments are welcome on this document up to the close of the review date.01/03/201101/04/2011
Biosafety Manual has been reviewed to reflect the changes in AS/NZS2243.3:2010. Comments are welcome on this document up to the close of the review date.24/02/201124/03/2011
WHS Auditing Guidelines has been reviewed to reflect requirements in V2.0 of National Self-Insurer WHS Audit Tool, WorkCover NSW. Comments are welcome on this document up to the close of the review date.18/02/201118/03/2011
WHS Risk Management Guidelines has been amended to include the changes introduced from AS4360 being superseded by AS/NZS ISO 31000. Comments are welcome on this document up to the close of the review date.23/12/201001/03/2011
WHS Consultation Statement has been amended to include mechanism for selection, allocation of time and resources of an WHS representative.  Proposed changes to the WHS Consultation Statement are available for comment.05/11/201030/11/2010
Satellite Campus Building Warden Guidelines is currently open for review and comments. Comments are welcome on this document up to the close of the review date.01/09/201001/10/2010
Risk Assessment for Events serving Alcohol is currently open for review and comments. Comments are welcome on this document up to the close of the review date.01/09/201001/10/2010
Working with Hazardous Substances is currently up for review. Comments are welcome on this document up to the close of the review date.01/09/201001/10/2010
Hazardous Substances Risk Assessment is currently up for review. Comments are welcome on this document up to the close of the review date.01/09/201001/10/2010
WHS Committee Constitution is currently up for review. Comments are welcome on this document up to the close of the review date.01/08/201001/09/2010
Communication Of Emergency Procedures To Students is currently up for review. Comments are welcome on this document up to the close of the review date.01/08/201001/09/2010
Noise Management & Hearing Conservation Program is currently up for review. Comments are welcome on this document up to the close of the review date.01/08/201001/09/2010
Hazardous Waste Label Order Form (& Label Templates) is currently up for review. Comments are welcome on this document up to the close of the review date.01/08/201001/09/2010
Laser User Registration Form is currently up for review. Comments are welcome on this document up to the close of the review date.01/07/201001/08/2010
Laser Equipment Registration/Inventory Form is currently up for review. Comments are welcome on this document up to the close of the review date.01/07/201001/08/2010
Travel Advice Procedure is currently up for review. Comments are welcome on this document up to the close of the review date.01/07/201001/08/2010
Field Activity Risk Assessment Form is currently up for review. Comments are welcome on this document up to the close of the review date.01/05/201001/06/2010
Field Work Guidelines is currently up for review. Comments are welcome on this document up to the close of the review date.01/05/201001/06/2010
Manual Handling Risk Assessment Checklist is currently up for review. Comments are welcome on this document up to the close of the review date.01/05/201001/06/2010
Steps to Setting up Your Workstation is currently up for review. Comments are welcome on this document up to the close of the review date.01/05/201001/06/2010
Clothing & Protective Equipment Guidelines is currently up for review. Comments are welcome on this document up to the close of the review date.01/05/201001/06/2010
Hazardous Substances Risk Assessment is currently up for review. Comments are welcome on this document up to the close of the review date.01/05/201001/06/2010
Radiation Safety Guidelines is currently up for review. Comments are welcome on this document up to the close of the review date.01/03/201010/04/2010
Ergonomic Equipment Guidelines is currently up for review. Comments are welcome on this document up to the close of the review date.13/11/200901/12/2009
Thermal Comfort Guidelines is currently up for review. Comments are welcome on this document up to the close of the review date.13/11/200901/12/2009
WHS Purchasing Guidelines is currently up for review. Comments are welcome on this document up to the close of the review date.13/11/200901/12/2009
Working Alone and After Hours Work Guideline is currently up for review. Comments are welcome on this document up to the close of the review date.01/10/200901/11/2009
Safe Use of Mobile Phones is currently up for review. Comments are welcome on this document up to the close of the review date.01/10/200901/11/2009
Emergency Management Procedures is currently up for review. Comments are welcome on this document up to the close of the review date.01/09/200901/10/2009
Material Handling Guidelines are currently up for review. Comments are welcome on this document up to the close of the review date.01/09/200901/10/2009
WHS Training Guidelines is currently up for review. Comments are welcome on this document up to the close of the review date.01/08/200901/09/2009
Risk Management Guidelines is currently up for review. Comments are welcome on this document up to the close of the review date.01/08/200901/09/2009
Workplace Safety Inspection Guidelines has recently been created and is available for comment. Comments are welcome on this document up to the close of the review date.01/08/200901/09/2009
Workplace Amenities Guidelines has recently been created and is available for comment. Comments are welcome on this document up to the close of the review date.01/08/200901/09/2009
Injury Management Plan is currently up for review. Comments are welcome on this document up to the close of the review date.05/06/200905/07/2009
Legislative Compliance Guidelines is currently up for review. Comments are welcome on this document up to the close of the review date.05/06/200905/07/2009
Document Control and Records Handling Guidelines is currently up for review. Comments are welcome on this document up to the close of the review date.05/06/200905/07/2009
Emergency Management Procedures and associated forms are currently up for review. Comments are welcome on this document up to the close of the review date.05/04/200902/06/2009
Field Activity Guidelines and associated forms are currently up for review. Comments are welcome on this document up to the close of the review date.05/04/200902/06/2009
Laboratory Safety Guidelinesis currently up for review. Comments are welcome on this document up to the close of the review date.01/04/200905/05/2009
Hazard and Incident Reporting Guidelinesis currently up for review. Comments are welcome on this document up to the close of the review date.06/04/200905/05/2009
Laser Safety Guidelinesis currently up for review. Comments are welcome on this document up to the close of the review date.01/04/200905/05/2009
SafetyNET Guide has recently been created and is available for comment. Comments are welcome on this document up to the close of the review date.01/04/200905/05/2009
Contaminated/Hazardous Waste Disposal Guidelines is currently up for review. Comments are welcome on this document up to the close of the review date.10/03/200931/03/2009
Working with Sharps Guidelines is currently up for review. Comments are welcome on this document up to the close of the review date.10/03/200931/03/2009
WHS Communication Guidelines has recently been created and is available for comment. Comments are welcome on this document up to the close of the review date.03/03/200931/03/2009
Pregnancy At Work Guidelines is currently up for review. Comments are welcome on this document up to the close of the review date.05/02/200905/03/2009
Contractor Induction Checklist is currently up for review. Comments are welcome on this document up to the close of the review date.28/10/0817/12/08
Contractor Management Checklist is currently up for review. Comments are welcome on this document up to the close of the review date.28/10/0817/12/08
UOW Contractor Induction Guide is currently up for review. Comments are welcome on this document up to the close of the review date.28/10/0817/12/08
Contractor Workers Compensation Checklist is currently up for review. Comments are welcome on this document up to the close of the review date.28/10/0817/12/08
Contractor WHS Evaluation Checklist is currently up for review. Comments are welcome on this document up to the close of the review date.28/10/0817/12/08
Safety Management Plan Template is currently up for review. Comments are welcome on this document up to the close of the review date.28/10/0817/12/08
Contractor WHS Monthly Report is currently up for review. Comments are welcome on this document up to the close of the review date.28/10/0817/12/08
Contractor Safety Guidelines is currently up for review. Comments are welcome on this document up to the close of the review date.28/10/0817/12/08
Injury Management Program is currently up for review. Comments are welcome on this document up to the close of the review date. 

11/4/08

 13/5/08
Laboratory Safety Guidelines is currently up for review. Comments are welcome on this document up to the close of the review date.  11/4/08 13/5/08
Laser Safety Guidelines is currently up for review. Comments are welcome on this document up to the close of the review date.  11/4/08 13/5/08
Contaminated/Hazardous Waste Disposal Guidelines is currently up for review. Comments are welcome on this document up to the close of the review date.  11/4/08 13/5/08
Working with Blood and Body Fluids Guidelines is currently up for review. Comments are welcome on this document up to the close of the review date.  11/4/08 13/5/08
Hazard And Incident Reporting Guidelines is currently up for review. Comments are welcome on this document up to the close of the review date.   11/4/08 13/5/08
Working with Sharps Guidelines is currently up for review. Comments are welcome on this document up to the close of the review date.  11/4/08 13/5/08
Alcohol Policy Trainer Guide is currently up for review.  Comments are welcome on this document up to the close of the review date. 11/4/08 13/5/08
Return to Work Program is currently up for review. Comments are welcome on this document up to the close of the review date. 11/4/08 13/5/08
Pregnancy at Work Guidelines is currently up for review. Comments are welcome on this document up to the close of the review date. 11/4/08 13/5/08
SafetyNet Guide is currently up for review.  Comments are welcome on this document up to the close of the review date.

11/4/08

 13/5/08
Roles & Responsibilities for WHS is currently up for review. Please review the current document. Comments are welcome on this document up to the close of the review date.  03/01/08 29/02/08
Overcrowding in Teaching Spaces is currently up for review. Please review the current document. Comments are welcome on this document up to the close of the review date.  03/01/08 29/02/08
Radiation Safety Guidelines is currently up for review. Please review the current document. Comments are welcome on this document up to the close of the review date. 03/01/08 29/02/08
WH&S Committee Constitution is currently up for review. Please review the current document. Comments are welcome on this document up to the close of the review date. 03/01/08 29/02/08

WHS Policy - The University's WHS Policy is up for review. Please review the current Policy and the proposed draft version.

Comments are welcome on these documents up to the close of the review date.

 23/11/07 21/12/07

Contractor Safety Guidelines and Appendices - The Contractor Safety Guidelines and Appendices are currently up for review. To review the current documents click here.

Comments are welcome on these documents up to the close of the review date.

 15/08/07 29/08/07

Hazardous substances guidelines - A revised guideline for working with hazardous substances has been produced. The object of these guidelines is to minimise risks to health due to exposure to hazardous substances. To review the draft guidelines click here. 

Comments are welcome on these documents up to the close of the review date.

 09/05/07 22/05/07 

Emergency management procedures - Revised procedures for emergency management have been produced.  This document details procedures to manage emergency situations that could adversely affect the campus community or property, until the arrival of appropriate emergency services.  To review the draft guidelines click here.

Comments are welcome on these documents up to the close of the review date.

 09/05/07 22/05/07

Purchasing Guidelines - A revised guideline for purchasing items has been produced. This document details the process of risk assessments,  eProcurment and WHS specification for items purchased. This document is now available for comment. To review the draft guidelines click here.

Comments are welcome on this document up to the close of the review period.

  17/04/07 01/05/07

Resolving an WHS Hazard or Issue - This document has been revised following review by the WHS Committee. This document has been updated to include steps for escalation of an issue to external authorities if warranted. This document is now available for comment. To review the draft click here.

Comments are welcome on this document up to the close of the review period.

 10/04/07  1/05/07

Electrical Safety Guidelines - A revised guideline for electrical testing and tagging has been produced. This document reflects the recent changes in the electrical testing guidelines in the WHS Regulations. This document is now available for comment. To review the draft guidelines click here.

Comments are welcome on this document up to the close of the review period.

1/02/0728/02/07

Resolving an WHS Hazard or Issue - A revised process for resolving an WHS hazard or issue has been produced. This document reflects the process including SafetyNet. This document is now available for comment. To review the draft guidelines click here.

Comments are welcome on this document up to the close of the review period.

30/01/0728/02/07

Dangerous Goods Storage and Handling Guidelines - A revised guideline for the storage and handling of dangerous goods has been produced. This document reflects the recent changes in the management of dangerous goods. This document is now available for comment. To review the draft guidelines click here.

Comments are welcome on this document up to the close of the review period.

23/01/0728/02/07
Purchasing Guidelines - The University's Purchasing Guidelines are currently under review by a working party formed from the WHS Central Committee. To review the current guidelines click here.200628/02/07
Thermal comfort guidelines - A new guideline for the identification, assessment and control of risk associated with working in hot and cold environments has been produced. This document is now available for comment. To review the draft guidelines click here.20/10/0603/11/06
WHS training guidelines - This new guideline provide details on ensuring competency of people performing tasks or activities for the University. This includes the need to produce a training needs analysis, ways to achieve competency and an assessment form. To review the draft guidelines click here.20/10/0603/11/06

 

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 Need more information? Please call the WH&S Unit on extension 3931.

Last reviewed: 10 April, 2013

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