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Hazard and Incident Reporting |  |
| What is this about? | Reporting hazards, incidents and near misses at the University of Wollongong. |
| Who has to do it? | Staff, students and visitors who witness an unsafe act or event that has the potential to result in an incident. |
| Why am I required to do this? | The reporting of hazards and risks is a vital part of managing hazards risks at the University of Wollongong. |
| When do I have to do this? | All hazards and incidents involving UOW staff, students, visitors or property must be reported. |
| What do I do? | 1.Take immediate action to prevent further damage; 2. Report the hazard, incident or near miss on SafetyNET; 3. Provide information to the supervisor or OHS Unit if required. |
| More info... | Incident Management and Reporting Guidelines SafetyNet Incident/Hazard Form [Online development and searching] Staff Only SafetyNet Page UOW Risk Register Hazard/Incident Report Form User Guide |
Reporting hazards and incidents has been made easier by utilising a web based hazard/incident report form called SafetyNET.
The University has guidelines to assist you with the reporting of hazards or incidents.
Download Incident Management and Reporting Guidelines
How to Report a Hazard or Incident
To report a hazard or an incident which may or may not have resulted in an injury, please click on the appropriate link:
Can I report a hazard or incident when I'm off campus?
Reports can be entered from off campus, however you will need to the use the VPN. Refer to instructions.
Software can be downloaded from https://vpn.uow.edu.au/.
Risk Register
The Risk Register is the University's database of all hazards and incidents which have been reported through the Safetynet system.
To view the University's risk register, click the following link:
Browser Requirements
The following list comprises of the minimum browsers requirements which allow full use of SafetyNet.
The use of browsers other than those listed below will not allow full use of SafetyNET.
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For assistance in updating your browser please contact your IT support person.
User Assistance
There are various ways the OHS Unit can assist with your query with SafetyNET:
- Read the information boxes located at various points within the form;
- Read the SafetyNET User Guide;
- View the Frequently Asked Questions document.
Or give us a call:
- Dylan Smith, 4365
- Daniel Leo, 3914
- Darren Smith, 3204
For further information on how to use the form or on hazard and incident reporting call the OH&S Unit on 3931.
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Work Health and Safety Legislation 2012
Need to know about the changes to NSW Work Health and Safety Laws.
The UOW session Work Health and Safety Awareness 2012 will provide you information on the What's New.
Need to report an incident?
After notifying your supervisor, you can record the incident in our online SafetyNet system.
Tips on completing the form >>> Hazard and Incident Reporting
Need more information? Contact us on x3603.
