Be audit ready
Work Cover Audit Preperation - March 2013 Each month leading up to the 2013 Work Cover audit there will be a focus on items the auditors may request as evidence from you. This month, focus on the following elements from WorkCover's Audit Tool: 1. Audits & Inspections 2. Document Control, recordkeeping & risk management 3. Training
Read moreConsultation: HS337 OHS Consultation Procedure and HS338 HS Issue Resolution Procedure
The HS337 OHS Consultation Procedure and HS338 HS Issue Resolution Procedure is currently up for consultation. The Health & Safety Unit welcomes your feedback.
Read moreWHS transitional arrangements
'Various transitional arrangements have been put in place in NSW to support businesses, industry and workers to implement the work health and safety (WHS) laws. These arrangements commenced on 1 January 2012 and depending on the provision, have either expired or are in the final stages.'
Read moreEmergency 2013 Flip Chart
Happy New Year and wishing you an exciting and emergency free year in 2013. Thank you for your leadership and commitment to emergency management throughout last year. With your commitment to emergency preparedness and response we have maintained the safety of our community throughout 2012. The 2013 Emergency Flip Chart is now available
Read moreConsultation: HS020 Guideline to the UNSW GMO application form for UNSW IBC
The HS020 Guideline to the UNSW GMO application form for UNSW IBC is currently up for consultation. The Health & Safety Unit welcomes your feedback.
Read moreConsultation: Corrective Actions Procedure
The Corrective Actions Procedure is currently up for consultation. The Health & Safety Unit welcomes your feedback.
Read moreFluoro Friday Photos 2012
Thank you to all the Safety Committee members and building emergency people who were able to attend the Health & Safety Units Fluoro Friday 2012. It was a great day and fantastic to see people dressed in their Fluoro ourfits. Photos of this great event are now on our website so drop in and have a look.
Read moreFluoro Friday 2012
Safety Committee members and building emergency teams come and join the Health & Safety Unit for Fluoro Friday. As we head towards the end of 2012 the Health & Safety unit would like to invite you to join us on the 30th November for a fun day as a thank you to all of the Staff who are on their local safety committee or who are part of the emergency teams from each building. Dress in your best FLUORO clothes and BE SEEN!
Read moreAustralia Work Health and Safety Strategy 2012 -2022
The Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations, Bill Shorten today launched the Australian Work Health and Safety Strategy 2012-2022 (Australian Strategy) at an event at Australian Parliament House in Canberra.
Read moreSafety Week 2012 UNSW
This week is Safe Work Australia week! 'This year’s theme is Safety begins with ‘S’ but starts with ‘YOU’. It recognises that everyone is responsible for health and safety and leading their business to a safer workplace'
Read moreNew Health and Safety Act and Regulations 2012
New Health and Safety Legislation came into effect on the 1st of January 2012.
Read moreNew 2 day OHS Consultation Training
As part of the New Legislation the Health and Safety Unit has re-designed the OHS Consultation training, previously 4 full day course now 2 full days. See below link for frequently asked questions.
Read moreALERT - Working with forklifts
The purpose of this alert is to remind forklift users of the inherent dangers of using a forklift. Please click on the read more link to be directed to our Alert page. Thank you. - Health & Safety Unit @ UNSW
Read moreOHS Awareness Online Course wins Platinum Award for Best Safety Training Program 2011 -uploaded 16/08/2011
UNSW’s new online OHS Awareness training course has been recognised with the top award for Best Safety Training Program at the 2011 LearnX E-learning & Training Awards. Other organisations recognised as part of the awards were BHP Billiton, the Commonwealth Bank and Amalgamated Holdings Limited.
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