New 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 moreCAPTION COMPETITION WINNERS - FluoroWednesday
Thanks to everyone who submitted an entry for the caption competition both by email and on Fluoro Wednesday – we had about 100 different captions. There were loads of really great entries and we’ve listed some of the close contenders when the decision was a close call. Congratulations to the winners who each get a $50 Westfield voucher.
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.
Read moreSafe Work Australia - Fluoro Wednesday @ UNSW 2011!! 26th October 2011 hosted by OHS Unit -uploaded 16/08/2011
Our aim for Fluoro Wednesday @ UNSW is to provide a fun day to thank all of the Staff who are on their local safety committees or who are part of the emergency teams from each building. The emphasis is on fun, and we are hoping that everyone will turn up wearing fluoro!! Last year we had around 270 staff attend!!! The OHS Unit is providing a barbeque and we intend to have lots of prizes.
Read moreNew Legislation: Residual current devices
New legislation has been introduced which requires residual current devices to be fitted to all GPO's and High risk electrical equipment.
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