Workplace Advisory Committees

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 a UOW Workplace Advisory Committee.
Why am I required to do this?	When agenda items or information in Committee meeting minutes are of concern 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 Workplace Advisory Committee meetings, 2. Consult on OHS issues to UOW staff, students and visitors. 3. Take part in Workplace Advisory Committee inspection.
More info...	Terms of Reference for Workplace Advisory Committees Workplace Advisory Committee Inspection Flowchart Terms of Reference for School Safety Safety Committees

Workplace Advisory Committees (WAC) are designed as a local consultation vehicle for OHS issues to be resolved. WACs are formulated for all Faculties and business units to ensure hazards and their associated risks are controlled in a consultative manner.

Terms of Reference

The Terms of Reference for Workplace Advisory Committees outlines the structure and governance for WACs.

Download the Terms of Reference for Workplace Advisory Committees.

Workplace Advisory Committee Chairs/ OHS Representative.

Accommodation Services	Mark Haining	mhaining@uow.edu.au
ITS	Trevor Gollan	tgollan@uow.edu.au
Buildings & Grounds	Aaron McGrath	aaronm@uow.edu.au
Library	Michael Manning	mmanning@uow.edu.au
Administration	Chris Hadley	chadley@uow.edu.au
Law	Elizabeth Mazer	liz_mazar@uow.edu.au
Education	Kim Martin	kim_martin@uow.edu.au
Arts/Student Services	Dr Nicola Evans	nicola_evans@uow.edu.au
Commerce	Kankesu Jayanthakumaran	kankesu@uow.edu.au
Health & Behavioural Science	Paul Else	pelse@uow.edu.au
Science	Dr Ronald Sluyter	rsluyter@uow.edu.au
Creative Arts	Des Fitzsimons	des_fitzsimons@uow.edu.au
Informatics	Tim McDonald	timm@uow.edu.au
Engineering	Ron Marshall	marshall@uow.edu.au
Shoalhaven	Robbie Collins	robbie_collins@uow.edu.au

Workplace Advisory Committee Inspections

One of the key functions of Workplace Advisory Committee's is to perform scheduled inspections of work areas.

The process for the inspection is detailed in the Workplace Advisory Committee Inspection Flowchart [PDF-94Kb]

School Safety Committee

School Safety Committees (SSC) operate in conjunction with Workplace Advisory Committees and represent areas that perform high risk activities. School Safety Committees play an essential role in controlling risk within their unit by implementing local OH&S initiatives.

The Terms of Reference for School Safety Committee's outlines the structure and governance for SSCs

Download the Terms of Reference for School Safety Safety Committees.

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