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Document Review

Document Information Review Period Open Review Period Closed
Ergonomic Equipment Guidelines is currently up for review. Comments are welcome on this document up to the close of the review date. 13/11/2009 1/12/2009
Thermal Comfort Guidelines is currently up for review. Comments are welcome on this document up to the close of the review date. 13/11/2009 1/12/2009
OHS Purchasing Guidelines is currently up for review. Comments are welcome on this document up to the close of the review date. 13/11/2009 1/12/2009
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. 1/10/2009 1/11/2009
Safe Use of Mobile Phones is currently up for review. Comments are welcome on this document up to the close of the review date. 1/10/2009 1/11/2009
Emergency Management Procedures is currently up for review. Comments are welcome on this document up to the close of the review date. 1/9/2009 1/10/2009
Material Handling Guidelines is currently up for review. Comments are welcome on this document up to the close of the review date. 1/9/2009 1/10/2009
OHS Training Guidelines is currently up for review. Comments are welcome on this document up to the close of the review date. 1/8/2009 1/09/2009
Risk Management Guidelines is currently up for review. Comments are welcome on this document up to the close of the review date. 1/8/2009 1/09/2009
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. 1/8/2009 1/09/2009
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. 1/8/2009 1/09/2009
Injury Management Plan is currently up for review. Comments are welcome on this document up to the close of the review date. 5/6/2009 5/07/2009
Legislative Compliance Guidelines is currently up for review. Comments are welcome on this document up to the close of the review date. 5/6/2009 5/07/2009
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. 5/6/2009 5/07/2009
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. 5/04/2009 2/06/2009
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. 5/04/2009 2/06/2009
Laboratory Safety Guidelines is currently up for review. Comments are welcome on this document up to the close of the review date. 1/04/2009 5/05/2009
Hazard and Incident Reporting Guidelines is currently up for review. Comments are welcome on this document up to the close of the review date. 6/04/2009 5/05/2009
Laser Safety Guidelines is currently up for review. Comments are welcome on this document up to the close of the review date. 1/04/2009 5/05/2009
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. 1/04/2009 5/05/2009
Contaminated/Hazardous Waste Disposal Guidelines is currently up for review. Comments are welcome on this document up to the close of the review date. 10/03/2009 31/03/2009
Working with Sharps Guidelines is currently up for review. Comments are welcome on this document up to the close of the review date. 10/03/2009 31/03/2009
OHS 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. 03/03/2009 31/03/2009
Pregnancy At Work Guidelines is currently up for review. Comments are welcome on this document up to the close of the review date. 05/02/2009 05/03/2009
Contractor Induction Checklist is currently up for review. Comments are welcome on this document up to the close of the review date. 28/10/08 17/12/08
Contractor Management Checklist is currently up for review. Comments are welcome on this document up to the close of the review date. 28/10/08 17/12/08
UOW Contractor Induction Guide is currently up for review. Comments are welcome on this document up to the close of the review date. 28/10/08 17/12/08
Contractor Workers Compensation Checklist is currently up for review. Comments are welcome on this document up to the close of the review date. 28/10/08 17/12/08
Contractor OHS Evaluation Checklist is currently up for review. Comments are welcome on this document up to the close of the review date. 28/10/08 17/12/08
Safety Management Plan Template is currently up for review. Comments are welcome on this document up to the close of the review date. 28/10/08 17/12/08
Contractor OHS Monthly Report is currently up for review. Comments are welcome on this document up to the close of the review date. 28/10/08 17/12/08
Contractor Safety Guidelines is currently up for review. Comments are welcome on this document up to the close of the review date. 28/10/08 17/12/08
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 OHS 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
OH&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

OHS Policy - The University's OHS 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 OHS 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 OHS Hazard or Issue - This document has been revised following review by the OHS 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 OHS 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.

1/02/07 28/02/07

Resolving an OHS Hazard or Issue - A revised process for resolving an OHS 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.

30/01/07 28/02/07

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.

23/01/07 28/02/07
Purchasing Guidelines - The University's Purchasing Guidelines are currently under review by a working party formed from the OHS Central Committee. To review the current guidelines click here. 2006 28/02/07
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. 20/10/06 03/11/06
OHS training guidelines - This new guideline provide details on ensuring competency of people performing tasks or activites 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. 20/10/06 03/11/06

 

Please refer any feedback or comments to Darren Smith or Daniel Leo

 

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

Last reviewed: 13 November, 2009

Health and Safety Awards

Health and Safety Award winners announced for 2009! 

  • Category 1. Travis Naylor
  • Category 2. School of Health Sciences
  • Category 3. Sasha Nikolic

All nominees are to be congratulated for their efforts in improving health and safety for University staff, students and visitors.

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Emergency Procedures Guide

A quick guide on what to do in the event of an emergency.

Emergency Procedures Guide