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OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY POLICY GUIDE FOR STAFF

  1. Lines of Responsibility
    1.1 Vice-Chancellor
    1.2 Deputy and Pro-Vice-Chancellors
    1.3 Deans and Directors
    1.4 Heads of Schools, Departments, Centres, Services and Administrative Units
    1.5 Supervisors
    1.6 Individuals
    1.7 Contractors
  2. Organisation and Functions
    2.1 OHS & Injury Management
    2.2 Departmental Safety Officers
    2.3 Campus Property Services
  3. Consultation
    3.1 OHS Consultation Statement
    3.2 University Central Occupational Health and Safety Committee
    3.3 Zone Occupational Health and Safety Committees
    3.4 Other Committees
  4. Research and Occupational Health & Safety
  5. Procedures for dealing with Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) issues
    5.1 Staff or Students
    5.2 Supervisors
    5.3 Departmental Safety Officers
    5.4 Heads of Schools, Departments and Other Units
    5.5 Zone OHS Committees
  6. Policy Statements on Specific Issues
  7. References
    7.1 Current References
    7.2 Historical References

To Occupational Health and Safety Policy Statement


NOTES

(a) in this guide "Occupational Health and Safety" is usually abbreviated as "OHS"

(b) the term "Head of Department" is sometimes used in this guide to also mean "Head of School" and/or "Head of Centre, Service or Administrative Unit"

(c) similarly, the term "Dean" is sometimes used also to mean "Director or College Principal"

(d) references to staff mean all staff, whether academic, technical or general.

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY POLICY GUIDE FOR STAFF

The New South Wales Occupational Health & Safety Act 2000 and the New South Wales Occupational Health & Safety Regulation 2001 specify general duties of employers and employees for the health and safety of people at places of work. Failure to comply with these duties is a criminal offence, and can incur a heavy fine. The extent of the duty owed by an employee under OHS legislation is the standard considered reasonable for a person in that employee's position. An employee must take reasonable care for the health and safety of all persons at his or her place of work, and must co-operate with the employer so that the employer can comply with its legal obligations. This document gives general guidance on how these duties apply in the University context.

The University of Sydney has adopted an Occupational Health and Safety risk management (ohsrm) Program to achieve compliance with the NSW OHS legislation. The Program is designed to ensure the health, safety and welfare of University staff, students and visitors by systematically identifying and assessing hazards and hazardous jobs, and effectively controlling the associated risks.

Associated federal and state legislation, including the NSW OHS Regulation 2001, also impose duties on the University and its employees in certain situations. These include specific duties in connection with radiation, genetically modified organisms, animal research, dangerous goods, hazardous substances, carcinogens, hazardous processes and the design, installation and use of plant and equipment.

All employees, particularly those who supervise staff and/or students, should ensure that they are familiar with their obligations under OHS and associated legislation, as it relates to their position, and take all steps within their power to meet those obligations.

1. LINES OF RESPONSIBILITY

1.1 VICE-CHANCELLOR

The Vice-Chancellor is responsible to the Senate for the overall implementation of the University's occupational health and safety policy and ohsrm Program. This responsibility follows from the Vice-Chancellor's duties to promote the interests of the University and to manage its business. The responsibility includes ensuring that staff are able to meet their obligations through the provision of adequate budgets, the allocation of resources, and the availability of specific guidelines for achieving the University's health and safety standards.


1.2 DEPUTY AND PRO VICE-CHANCELLORS

These senior managers are responsible for assisting the Vice-Chancellor in the overall implementation of the University's occupational health and safety policy and ohsrm Program. This includes providing guidance in the management of occupational health and safety to those whom they supervise and, when necessary, advising the Vice-Chancellor of occupational health and safety implications of activities in areas under their supervision.


1.3 DEANS AND DIRECTORS

The Deans and Directors are responsible, to the extent of their delegated powers and authorities, for giving effect to the University's occupational health and safety policy and ohsrm Program in the devolved units under their control. This includes:

  • general supervision of devolved units to enable the University's occupational health and safety objectives to be met
  • appropriate allocation of devolved unit funds and space to meet the University's occupational health and safety objectives
  • advising on occupational health and safety related minor works and capital works priorities for their devolved units
  • considering occupational health and safety aspects of research infra-structure requests for their devolved units
  • receiving advice from devolved unit Management Advisory Committees on matters with occupational health and safety implications, including the resource implications of academic proposals, the allocation of funds, budgets, use and maintenance of space and facilities and general management of resources allocated to their devolved units
  • understanding employer responsibilities and the powers and rights of workplace occupational health and safety committees under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2000.

1.4 HEADS OF SCHOOLS, DEPARTMENTS, CENTRES, SERVICES AND ADMINISTRATIVE UNITS

Heads of Academic Units are responsible for maintaining an environment where the academic activities of the University can be pursued with excellence. The primary responsibility of Heads of Departments and Schools is to foster the academic and research purposes of the Department or School by effective leadership and management. Heads of Centres, Services and Administrative Units have similar responsibilities for effective leadership and management of their units in pursuit of the University's objectives.

Heads of Schools, Departments, Centres, Services and Administrative Units are answerable through their Dean or Head of their Administrative Division to the Vice-Chancellor and the Senate for the administration of their departments in accordance with the policies and decisions of the Senate, the Academic Board and Faculty concerned. This includes the responsibility for the occupational health and safety of staff, students and visitors consistent with legislative requirements and University policy.

Heads of Schools, Departments, Centres, Services and Administrative Units are responsible for the occupational health, safety and well-being of staff, students and visitors to the extent of their delegated powers and authorities. Their specific role is to:

  • provide a healthy and safe environment for their staff, students and visitors
  • ensure that risks are identified, assessed and controlled in consultation with the staff and students affected by the risks in accordance with the ohsrm Program for their area
  • provide and maintain suitable facilities and equipment for the safe and healthy conduct of the department's activities
  • ensure local occupational health and safety rules and procedures are developed, documented, reviewed and issued to staff, students, visitors and contractors as necessary to safeguard their occupational health and safety, and ensure these rules and procedures are enforced
  • ensure local rules and procedures are consistent with requirements of relevant legislation eg the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulation, Radiation Control Act, Animal Research Act, etc
  • ensure that staff and students receive the appropriate information, instruction and training and the necessary supervision for them to perform their work safely and without risks to their health
  • allocate administrative tasks required for occupational health and safety purposes including the appointment of appropriate local or Departmental Safety Officers
  • ensure staff allocated administrative tasks or appointed as local or Departmental Safety Officers are provided with time and opportunity to receive adequate training and to carry out their extra duties
  • understand the employer responsibilities and the powers and rights of the Zone Occupational Health and Safety Committees under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2000
  • respond to inspection reports and other correspondence of the Zone Occupational Health and Safety Committees and consider the Committees' recommendations
  • deal with health and safety issues raised by staff or students in accordance with Section 5 of this document (Procedures for Dealing with Occupational Health and Safety Issues)
  • review reports of incidents and accidents to ensure appropriate measures are taken to assess and control the risks to prevent recurrence
  • notify the Dean or Director of occupational health and safety implications of departmental initiatives including research programs and requests for research grants
  • ensure that submissions to the Dean or Director concerning capital works proposals include projects required for occupational health and safety reasons and that all proposals take into account occupational health and safety needs
  • ensure that planning for new equipment, new experimental works, new work systems or new work environments includes assessment of the occupational health and safety implications
  • ensure that appropriate occupational health and safety role models are provided for staff and students
  • co-operate with the University's requirements for prompt reporting of workplace injuries and illnesses
  • support the rehabilitation of injured or ill staff (see Injury Management Policy and Procedures document).

For historical reasons some devolved units may already have in place a degree of centralisation of responsibilities for some aspects of occupational health and safety. The delineation of responsibilities between Deans and Heads of Schools and Departments may therefore vary slightly from what is set out in this document.

1.5 SUPERVISORS

Supervisors are those who are responsible for the allocation of tasks to staff, whether general or academic, and honours and post-graduate students, and for the oversight of students in all classes and during field work. Supervisors have a particular responsibility to their Head of School, Department, or other Unit for ensuring that the work for which they are responsible is carried out in ways that safeguard the occupational health, safety and well-being of staff, students and visitors in their charge.

They should:

  • ensure they provide leadership and set a good example for staff and students in occupational health and safety matters
  • ensure they consult with the staff and students they supervise to identify, assess and control OHS risks in accordance with the ohsrm Program
  • actively practise and develop in their staff and students responsible attitudes towards occupational health and safety matters
  • ensure that safe working practices are developed and maintained at all times
  • arrange for their staff and students to be instructed in safe and healthy working
    procedures, warned about particular hazards, and told how to avoid, eliminate or minimise them
  • ensure that good housekeeping standards are developed and maintained in the areas under their control
  • co-operate with injury management programs
  • review reports of incidents and accidents to ensure appropriate measures are taken to prevent recurrence
  • ensure that staff and students under their control use the safety devices and personal protective equipment provided in a correct manner
  • understand the employer responsibilities and the powers and rights of workplace occupational health and safety committees under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2000
  • tell their Head of Department of health and safety concerns that they have not been able to resolve after consultation with the staff and/or students they supervise.

1.6 INDIVIDUALS

Each member of staff and each student is responsible for ensuring that his or her own work environment is conducive to good occupational health and safety by:

  • complying with occupational health and safety instructions
  • taking action to avoid, eliminate or minimise hazards
  • reporting hazards to the relevant supervisor, manager or service unit
  • making proper use of safety devices and personal protective equipment
  • not willfully placing at risk the health, safety or well-being of others at the workplace
  • seeking information or advice where necessary, particularly before carrying out new or unfamiliar work
  • wearing appropriate clothing and protective equipment for the work being done, including protective clothing and footwear whilst on duty, where this is required
  • consuming or storing food and drink only in those areas designated for this purpose by the Head of the Department
  • being familiar with emergency and evacuation procedures and the location of and, if appropriately trained, the use of emergency equipment
  • co-operating with directions from emergency wardens.

1.7 CONTRACTORS

All contractors and sub-contractors are required to follow University policies and procedures, and, as with University employees, to meet all relevant regulations, standards and codes of practice. They must not, through their acts or omissions, do anything that could put at risk their own health or safety or that of University staff, students or visitors.

The University will provide contractors with:

  • information about potential hazards in the environment in which they will be working to enable them to determine appropriate safe systems of work, and;
  • information about OHS requirements that apply to contractors working on University sites.
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2. ORGANISATION AND FUNCTIONS

2.1 OHS & INJURY MANAGEMENT

The role of OHS & Injury Management (OHSIM) is to develop and maintain an integrated and multi-disciplinary program to ensure the effective management of risks that could affect the University's on-going operations, reputation, staff, resources and assets. This program supports the University’s primary academic goals and objectives. OHS & Injury Management reports to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Infrastructure).

In relation to the management of OHS risks, the functions of OHSIM are to:

  • maintain a knowledge base of up-to-date OHS information, including relevant legislation, standards and industry best practices
  • provide OHS advice to the University community, disseminate topical OHS information and arrange training for staff dealing with generic OHS risk issues
  • develop relevant OHS policies and guidelines in consultation with staff, and arrange for senior management approval and publication
  • develop OHS management systems and support their implementation eg. ohsrm Program, emergency procedures, first aid, hazardous waste disposal etc
  • provide professional OHS support and guidance to OHS Committees, other University Committees dealing with OHS related issues eg. Emergency Management Committee, and to staff members with specific local OHS responsibilities eg. Departmental Safety Officers, Chief Building Wardens etc
  • maintain the University's incident reporting system and register of injuries; this includes arranging for the entry of incident details onto the database and production of periodic reports
  • coordinate an injury management program that allows safe and durable return to work for injured staff and facilitates compliance with workers’ compensation legislation
  • provide a point of reference within the University for communication with the NSW WorkCover Authority and other agencies involved in the regulation of OHS related issues.

2.2 DEPARTMENTAL SAFETY OFFICERS

Heads of Departments are responsible for appointing a suitable staff member to act as Departmental Safety Officer with appropriate delegated authority in occupational health and safety matters. Depending on the organisation and needs of devolved units (Faculties, Schools, Disciplines, etc.), it may be appropriate to appoint one or several safety officers for the devolved unit rather than for each Department or School. In such cases the designation should be Faculty Safety Officer as appropriate. In large laboratory based departments with diverse research interests it may be appropriate to appoint several safety officers each with responsibility for a particular facet - for example general safety, radiation safety, biological safety, hazardous waste disposal, etc. A Departmental Safety Officer's duties may be included in the Duty Statement of a particular position within the Department.

Departmental Safety Officers should have adequate time among their other duties to attend to occupational health and safety matters. All staff should have direct access to their Departmental Safety Officer.

Where appointed, a Departmental Safety Officer would, among other things, provide occupational health and safety information and co-ordinate occupational health and safety requirements for the Department, provided always that the Head of Department remains accountable for occupational health and safety matters.

The main role of a Departmental Safety Officer is to act as a focal point for occupational health and safety matters in their area. Actual duties will vary from department to department. The role primarily involves:

  • assisting with promoting occupational health and safety awareness
  • inspecting work areas when requested by employees and advising on occupational health and safety problems or obtaining advice on such problems from OHS & Injury Management or other sources
  • assisting with provision of information to staff and students concerning occupational health and safety hazards associated with their work
  • bringing to the attention of the relevant Heads of Schools, Departments and other Units unresolved occupational health and safety problems, together with any advice the Departmental Safety Officer can provide on resolving these problems
  • investigating and reporting on all significant incidents, injuries and occupational health problems and notifying OHS & Injury Management of these
  • participating in appropriate training courses and encouraging other staff to participate in relevant training courses
  • dealing with health and safety issues in line with the procedures set out in Section 5 (Procedures for Dealing with Occupational Health and Safety Issues)
  • liaising with Zone Occupational Health and Safety Committees concerning workplace inspections, display of Committee minutes, and other matters which may arise from time to time.

OHS & Injury Management provides professional assistance and support to Departmental Safety Officers.

2.3 Campus Property Services

Campus Property Services (CPS) contributes to the health and safety of the University's staff and students by ensuring that acceptable occupational health and safety standards are met in the design, construction and refurbishment of workplaces. CPS is involved in a variety of on-going projects with significant health and safety implications. In addition, much of the Capital Development Plan work has health and safety aspects. CPS also contributes to the health and safety of the University's staff and students by providing trades staff for maintenance of buildings and grounds, security and cleaning services for the University. Equivalent departments or external services operate on campuses not covered by Campus Property Services, eg, Sydney Conservatorium of Music and Sydney College of the Arts at Rozelle Campus.

Staff of CPS and equivalent departments represent the University on the Zone OHS Committees and CPS has a senior representative on the Central OHS Committee.

Maintenance issues that could impact adversely on the health, safety or well-being of staff, students and visitors to the University should be reported promptly to the Campus Property Services Service Desk or equivalent for attention.

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3. CONSULTATION

3.1 OHS CONSULTATION STATEMENT

The OHS consultation arrangements at the University of Sydney fall into the generic category of "other agreed arrangements", as described in the NSW Code of Practice on OHS Consultation. The primary medium for consultation is direct dialogue between supervisors/managers and their subordinate staff. Consultation at this level is fundamental to the successful management of OHS risks.

Consultation on OHS issues must be meaningful and effective to allow each member of staff to contribute to decisions that may affect their health, safety and welfare at work. All employees will be given the opportunity to express their views and contribute in a timely manner to the resolution of OHS issues that affect them. These views will be valued and taken into account by those making decisions.

Each manager and supervisor is required to consult with their subordinate staff whenever:

  • the risks associated with workplace activities are being assessed and decisions are being made about the control of these risks, and;
  • changes are proposed to the facilities, equipment, substances or systems of work.

In addition to the primary method of consultation, the University of Sydney has a network of workplace OHS Committees constituted in accordance with the Code of Practice on OHS Consultation. These Zone OHS Committees provide a secondary mechanism for consultation on OHS issues whenever there is a breakdown in consultation in the normal line of management. Each Zone Committee is represented on the Central OHS Committee, which oversees the University’s OHS program.

3.2 UNIVERSITY CENTRAL OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMITTEE

The University has a Central Occupational Health and Safety Committee to ensure a co-ordinated approach to occupational health and safety within the University. The Central OHS Committee usually meets once every three months and deals mainly with policy issues and problems affecting more than one Zone. The Committee makes recommendations to management and reports to the Vice-Chancellor and Senate. The Central OHS Committee may establish sub-committees and working parties to assist with specific matters.

Membership of the Central OHS Committee is as follows:

  • 12 Zone OHS Committee representatives, one being chosen by & from the elected employee representatives of each Zone committee
  • 4 appointed employer representatives, including the Chair and Deputy Chair
  • 2 student representatives, one each from SUPRA and the SRC.
  • 1 employee representative from the University of Sydney Union OHS Committee.

3.3 ZONE OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMITTEES

Zone OHS Committees were first introduced to the University in 1985, following consultation with industrial unions, and in response to the NSW Occupational Health and Safety Act and associated Committees in Workplace Regulation. The Zone OHS Committees are now constituted according to the NSW OHS Act 2000 and OHS Regulation 2001 and as such have certain functions and legal powers.

Zone boundaries have been determined on the basis of both geographical proximity of buildings and functional similarity of building occupancy.

Zone OHS Committees deal mainly with OHS matters specific to their particular zones, and refer wider issues to the Central OHS Committee for resolution. Each Zone Committee has both elected employee representatives and appointed employer representatives. Committee members are entitled to attend accredited training courses at the employers' cost.

Employer Representatives are formally appointed (on behalf of the Vice-Chancellor and Senate) on the recommendation of the relevant Dean or Head of Department. Appointments to the Zone OHS Committees are co-ordinated by OHS & Injury Management. When elected representatives are carrying out functions as committee members they are entitled to time off from their other work, but are regarded as being engaged in their usual work. Similarly, employer representatives require work time to participate in committee activities.

The Zone OHS Committees' secretariat is located in OHS & Injury Management, and also involves local administration in some zones. OHS & Injury Management provides guidance and professional advice to the Zone Committees.

The functions of a Zone Occupational Health and Safety Committee include:

  • reviewing the measures taken by the University to ensure the health and safety of staff, students and visitors at workplaces within the University
  • investigating matters at the workplace that any committee member, staff member or student considers a health or safety risk
  • inspecting the workplace at regular intervals and when a hazardous situation or accident is brought to the committee's attention
  • assisting in the development of a safe work environment and safe systems of work, including the formulation of appropriate occupational health and safety policies for the University
  • monitoring measures taken to ensure proper use, maintenance and replacement of protective equipment
  • recommending occupational health and safety training courses for committee members and for staff and students working in the zone
  • providing local advice on the occupational health and safety implications of new areas of research, new equipment, facilities and building proposals
  • assisting with promotion of health and safety awareness through discussions with staff and students during workplace inspections, distribution of literature, staff meetings, film screenings and any other appropriate means
  • liaising with Departmental Safety Officers, Nominated First Aid Officers and members of the Emergency Control Organisations within the Zone
  • consulting with OHS & Injury Management and bringing to the attention of the Central Occupational Health and Safety Committee matters of particular significance for the University.

3.4 OTHER COMMITTEES

Other committees within the University also deal with occupational health and safety related matters. These include the Institutional Biosafety Committee, the Emergency Management Committee and the Radiation Safety Committee.

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4. RESEARCH AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY

The University requires its research activities to be conducted with an awareness of their health and safety implications. Application for research grants must take into account the health and safety implications of the proposed research work. Clearances are required from relevant University Committees (such as the Institutional Biosafety Committee and the Animal Ethics Committee) for certain research work. Some research work (such as that which involves radioactive materials, scheduled carcinogens or imported biological materials) must comply with certain statutory requirements.

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5. PROCEDURES FOR DEALING WITH OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY (OHS) ISSUES

5.1 STAFF OR STUDENTS

Staff and students are encouraged to fix minor OHS issues where they are authorised and it is safe to do so. Otherwise, the issue should be raised with the supervisor of the area concerned. If it is not possible for staff or students to raise the matter with their immediate supervisor or the supervisor fails to resolve the matter in consultation with them, then they may contact

  • the Departmental Safety Officer; or
  • the Head of the School, Department or other Unit concerned; or
  • OHS & Injury Management directly.

The appropriate Zone OHS Committee may also be informed of the problem. Every endeavour should be made to resolve OHS matters at departmental level before referring them to the appropriate Zone Committee.

Staff and students can refer OHS issues to the WorkCover Authority of NSW for assistance in their resolution. Preferably this step would only be taken after other avenues for resolving the matter have been exhausted.

Under Part 5 and Part 6 of the NSW OHS Act 2000, WorkCover Inspectors have powers to inspect workplaces, and can impose fines, improvement notices and prohibition notices for breaches of OHS legislation. Inspectors can conduct interviews, take photographs, copy documents and gather information. They have a role in monitoring compliance with OHS legislation and investigating deaths, injuries, dangerous incidents and reports of unsafe conditions in workplaces. Inspectors are required to carry photo identification and to identify themselves when entering a workplace.

Also under Part 5 of the NSW OHS Act 2000, authorised representatives of industrial organisations (unions) have a right of entry to investigate suspected breaches of OHS legislation at workplaces where their members work. In order to enter workplaces, representatives must hold permits under the OHS Act and also under the Federal Workplace Relations Act 1996 (WR Act).

Entry by authorised representatives of industrial organisations is permitted only during working hours, and they must produce both permits if requested to do so. They are allowed to make searches, take photographs, make audio and video recordings and inspect and copy records that directly affect or directly relate to health and safety of staff at the premises. The power to inspect records under the OHS Act does not extend to employment records, but these many be inspected under the WR Act on 24 hours written notice specifying the reasons for seeking access.

Authorised representatives are required to comply with reasonable OHS directions given by the University.

5.2 SUPERVISORS

When presented with an OHS issue that they can't resolve through consultation with the staff members affected, a Supervisor should:

  • take the matter to the appropriate Head(s) of School(s), Department(s), or other Unit(s); or
  • seek advice from the Departmental Safety Officer
  • seek advice from OHS & Injury Management; or
  • seek advice from Campus Property Services or equivalent if the matter relates to building fabric or services, or physical safety; or
  • take the matter to the Zone OHS Committee.

5.3 DEPARTMENTAL SAFETY OFFICERS

When presented with an OHS issue, a Departmental Safety Officer should first consult the supervisor of the area concerned. If this does not lead to a resolution of the issue, then the Departmental Safety Officer should:

5.4 HEADS OF SCHOOLS, DEPARTMENTS AND OTHER UNITS

Heads of Schools, Departments or other Units who wish to raise an OHS issue may consult with any or all of the following:

  • the staff concerned
  • their appropriate Departmental Safety Officer
  • the appropriate Dean, Director or Principal or administrative superior
  • OHS & Injury Management for advice and assistance
  • Campus Property Services or equivalent for matters relating to building fabric or services, or physical safety
  • the appropriate Zone OHS Committee.

5.5 ZONE OHS COMMITTEES

In the first instance Zone OHS Committees should refer the issue back to the appropriate Head(s) of School(s), Department(s) or other Unit(s), with suggested or recommended actions for resolving the issue, or to Campus Property Services or equivalent for matters pertaining to the grounds or public spaces of buildings. If there is no satisfactory resolution, then they should inform the relevant Dean or Director etc, or Head of Administrative Division for administrative departments. If the outcome is still unsatisfactory, then they should inform OHS & Injury Management. Zone OHS Committees can take the matter to the WorkCover Authority, preferably only after other avenues for resolving the matter have been exhausted.

The document Workplace Inspection Report Form includes guidance on conducting workplace inspections and dealing with OHS matters identified during inspections.

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6. POLICY STATEMENTS ON SPECIFIC ISSUES

To date a number of University policies, procedures and guidelines on specific occupational health and safety issues have been developed and published on the OHS & Injury Management website.

The publication of occupational health and safety policies is notified to staff through email, the OHS & Injury Management website and the OHSIM Newsletter. Copies of policies, procedures and guidelines may also be obtained by contacting OHS & Injury Management , K07, telephone: 9351 4335, fax 9351 5868, e-mail .

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7. REFERENCES

The following documents were referred to in the development of this policy and associated 'Guide for Staff'.

7.1 CURRENT REFERENCES

  • Occupational Health and Safety Act 2000 N0. 40
  • Occupational Health and Safety Regulation 2001
  • ohsrm Program - Summary for University Staff
  • ohsrm Guidelines
  • OHS Consultation Statement

7.2 HISTORICAL REFERENCES

  • Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1983, No. 20.
  • Occupational Health and Safety (Committees in Workplaces) Regulation, 1984, No. 230.
  • General Liability and Professional Indemnity Manual for Staff involved with Occupational Health and Safety Activities, R G Gambi and Risk Management Office, 1989.
  • Safety, Occupational Health and Environment Protection Policy, ICI Australia, Limited, 1986.
  • Occupational Health and Safety Policy, Macquarie University, 1991.
  • Occupational Health and Safety Policy Statement and Implementation Procedures, Monash University, 1989.
  • Mission Statement, Risk Management Office, 1989, 1994.
  • Calendar, Volume 1, University of Sydney, 1990, 1996.
  • The Roles of Heads of Departments and Schools and their Authorities and Delegations, University of Sydney, 1991. [Superseded by Delegations of Authority, 1997]
  • Authorities and Delegations of Deans, Directors and College Principal, University of Sydney, 1991. [Superseded by Delegations of Authority, 1997]
  • Financial Delegations of Authority, University of Sydney, 1992. [Superseded by Delegations of Authority, 1997]
  • Occupational Health Safety and Welfare Policy and Procedures, Flinders University of South Australia, 1994.

NOTES

Originally authorised by Senate: 7 December 1992.
1st Revision approved by the Vice-Chancellor: May 1998.
2nd Revision approved by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Planning and Resources): September 2000.
3rd Revision approved by the Senior Executive Group: March 2004
4th Revision approved by Central OHS Committee and Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Infrastructure): September 2006

Web version by Leanne Mumford: September 19, 2006

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