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Central OHS 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.