Health and Safety
- Health and Safety Policy
- Health and Safety Management Procedure
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This procedure outlines the management systems put in place to provide a safe and healthy environment for all members of the University Community. It assigns responsibilities for the implementation of the University's health and safety management systems.
This procedure applies to all University Activities and all members of the University Community.
- Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (Vic)
- Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017 (Vic)
- Dangerous Goods Act 1985 (Vic)
- Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (Qld)
- Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 (Qld)
A complete list of definitions relevant to this procedure is contained within the Health and Safety Policy.
The management of health and safety is conducted in consultation with staff and other relevant members of the University Community. This consultative process typically takes place as part of the activities of the various Health and Safety Teams, as defined in the Health and Safety Policy.
ACTIVITY | RESPONSIBILITY | STEPS | |
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A. | Setting goals in relation to health and safety performance | Senior Managers |
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B. | Being accountable for safety performance | All members of the University Community |
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Senior Managers |
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C. | Reporting and Evaluation | Deans/Directors |
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Deputy Vice-Chancellors/Chief Operating Officer |
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D. | Taking action to improve health and safety performance | Senior Managers |
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Forms
- Annual OHS Plan Template (DOCX 327.9kb)
- Quarterly Summary Health and Safety Report (DOCX 182.2kb)
- Schedule of Health and Safety Management Activities (PDF 130.3kb)
- The University Health and Safety Policy Committee (UHSPC) is responsible for monitoring the implementation, outcomes and scheduled review of this procedure
- The Manager - Health, Safety and Wellbeing is responsible for maintaining the content of this procedure as delegated by the Chair of the UHSPC.
- The Vice-Chancellor's Senior Team (VCST) is responsible for the management of strategic health and safety risks.
- Deputy Vice-Chancellors and the Chief Operating Officer are responsible for monitoring the implementation of the health and safety management system within their Schools/Directorates/Colleges/Centres.
- Deans/Directors are responsible for the operational management of health and safety risks in all activities associated with their School/Directorate/College/Centre. In particular, they are responsible for the implementation of the University's health and safety management systems within their School/ Directorate/College/Centre.
- Deans/Directors may delegate the authority for the operational management of health and safety risks to a School/Directorate/Centre Safety Officer. However, they retain accountability for outcomes.
- The Corporate Governance Directorate is responsible for the development and maintenance of the University-wide health and safety management systems, as well as the provision of related advice, training, and auditing services.
The Health and Safety Management Procedure will be communicated throughout the University community in the form of:
- an Announcement Notice via FedNews website and on the ‘Recently Approved Documents’ page on the ‘Policies, Procedures and Forms @ the University’ website; and
- an email to Health and Safety Representatives, Deans and Directors
The Health and Safety Management Procedure will be implemented throughout the University via:
- an Announcement Notice via FedNews website and on the ‘Recently Approved Documents’ page on the ‘Policies, Procedures and Forms @ the University’ website; and
- an email to Health and Safety Representatives, Deans and Directors.
Document Title | Location | Responsible Officer | Minimum Retention Period |
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Completed Annual OHS Plan | School/Directorate/College/Centre | Dean/Director | Ten (10) years after plan superseded |
Completed Quarterly Summary Health and Safety Report | School/Directorate/College/Centre | Dean/Director | Seven (7) years after report was circulated |