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Electrical Safety
Electrical Safety Guidelines
The University has developed Electrical Safety Guidelines to help minimise the risk of injury associated with the hazards involved when using electrical equipment.
The guidelines include:
- Responsibilities
- Management of electrical hazards
- Testing and inspection of electrical appliances
- Power boards and extension sets
- Residual current devices
- Reporting of electrical accidents
Download the Electrical Safety Guidelines [PDF - 341Kb]
Download the Electrical Inspection and Testing Fact Sheet [PDF - 127KB]
Download the Electrical Safety Fact Sheet [PDF - 193Kb]
Note: The Electrical Testing and Tagging Safe Work Procedure is now superseded. The current version is available from Safety Net Online.
Need more information? Please call the OH&S Unit on extension 3931.
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.
Emergency Procedures Guide
A quick guide on what to do in the event of an emergency.
