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OHS Committee

What is this about? The communication of OHS information to UOW staff, students or visitors.
Who has to do it? Anyone who is a representative on the UOW OHS Committee.
Why am I required to do this? When agenda items or information in the Committee meeting minutes are required to be reported to UOW staff, students or visitors.
When do I have to do this? Prior to and following committee meetings.
What do I do? 1. Consult on OHS issues at OHS Committee meetings,
2. Consult on OHS issues to UOW staff, students and visitors,
3. Take part in OHS Committee inspection.
More info... Consultation Statement
OH&S Committee Constitution
OH&S Committee Inspection Flowchart
OHS Committee Campus Inspection Report Form
OHS Committee members
OHS Committee Minutes
OHS Committee Calendar

 

 

OHS Committee Consultation Statement

The consultation statement of the OH&S Committee details the terms of reference for committee meetings. The consultation statement includes:

  • Terms of reference
  • Membership
  • Quorum
  • General
  • Delegation

Download the OH&S Committee Constitution.

OHS Committee Inspections

The OH&S Committee performs inspection of high risk areas and common grounds annually. The process for the inspection is detailed in the OH&S Committee Inspection Flowchart.

Next scheduled Committee inspection: After the Committee meeting, 26th February 2008.

OHS Committee Campus Inspection Report Form

OHS Committee Contacts

Please follow the link to view the current OHS Committee members.

OHS Committee Minutes & Meeting Dates

A list of the OHS Committee Minutes and meeting dates are available for review.      

OHS Committee Calendar

The OHS Committee Calendar displays the various reports, reviews and surveys that the OHS committee completes each month throughout the year.

 

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

 

Last reviewed: 22 October, 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