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Casual Staff Induction
Workplace Health and
Safety
University of New England
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Compliance and
Legislation
Common and Statutory laws require that you:
• Exercise common law duty of care
• Comply with WHS Act 2011 WHS Regulation 2011
and other legislation
• Take reasonable care of your own health and safety
• Take reasonable care that your acts or omissions
do not adversely affect the health and safety of
other persons
• Follow reasonable instructions
Policy
The University observes the relevant National and
New South Wales Codes of Practice.
The University has also adopted the safety principles
and practices as set out in AS/NZ4804 Occupational
Health and Management Systems - General guidelines
on principles, systems and supporting techniques
and, where appropriate, other Australian standards.
Policy
Duty of care
The Vice-Chancellor,
as Chief Executive
Officer, and a person
conducting a
business or
undertaking (PCBU)
has the primary duty
of care for the safety
and well being of
staff and students.
Ultimately, however,
WHS is everyone’s
responsibility;
therefore all people
in the University
have a duty of care
to ensure the safety
of themselves and
others.
Policies - Staff Responsibilities
All staff must:
 report to their immediate supervisor any situation which they have
reason to believe could present a risk;
 report any incident, or injury to health which arises on University
property or as a result of a University activity;
 use equipment appropriately and not interfere or misuse anything
provided for their safety;
 co-operate with management by following instructions and wearing
protective clothing or equipment if it is provided and they have been
instructed in its use; and
 ensure that they do not hinder the provision of assistance to an
injured worker.
Incidents and dangerous occurrences must be
reported within 24 hours.
It is the employee's responsibility to report any
work-related injury or illness to the relevant
supervisor or head of school, directorate or college
as soon as possible following first aid and medical
treatment.
Incident forms can be obtained from the WHS
webpage.
Emergency Procedures
The University has documented
procedures in place for
responding to emergency
situations
In life-threatening emergencies
dial 000:
After calling the ambulance, fire
or police service, call 2099 for
UNE Security back up assistance
Emergency Procedures
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In non life-threatening emergencies:
Dial 2099 immediately to report:
• Suspected fire
• Non life-threatening medical conditions
• Security emergencies
• Gas leaks
• Chemical spills; and
• Other emergencies
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Evacuation Procedures
UNE regularly conducts
fire drills and emergency
evacuation
Evacuation Procedures
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In case of fire:
 Do not attempt to combat a fire - this should be
left to professionally trained personnel;
 Staff are to take any students or visitors with
them during an evacuation of the building;
 Do not waste time! Leave behind anything that
you cannot pick up immediately and carry easily
in one hand;
 Evacuate the building via the fire stairs or
signed exits. Do not use lifts;
Evacuation Procedures
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 Obey directions from Security Officers or
emergency wardens;
 Move quickly - do not run;
 Make sure your name is checked;
 Do not return to the building until the 'all clear'
is given. This would normally be advised by the
Chief Warden or Emergency Services Personnel
in attendance.
Videos
We highly advise that you watch available laboratory
induction videos
Staff>Working>Health, Safety + Support>Workplace
Health & Safety>Laboratory Induction Videos
http://www.une.edu.au/staffcurrent/working/health,-safety-andsupport/workplace-health-and-safety/laboratoryinduction-videos
Personal Safety and security
BE SAFE
Breakages or other damage to locks, windows and doors should be
reported to Safety & Security on x2099, or by email on
[email protected].
Entry/exit doors should not be wedged open as this can interfere with
security monitoring and provide access to unauthorised persons. Never
lend anyone your ID access card or divulge your PIN.
Safety & Security Officers are available to escort you between your
workplace and vehicle if you are working after hours.
Anticipate potential hazards.
Familiarising yourself with the shortest, most well lit route to your
vehicle. Report any person acting suspiciously on campus.
Emergency HELP phones are strategically located around the campus,
so make yourself aware of the location of your nearest one.
Personal Safety and
emergencies
Emergency services numbers are located on Emergency
notices in all buildings of each campus.
Information to give when making an emergency call:
•Your name;
•Service needed;
•Details of emergency;
•Location of emergency, i.e. campus building, floor and room
number;
•Safety status of any personnel.
Hazards and Risks
Workplace Health and Safety
legislation requires that all
foreseeable hazards are
identified and the risks arising
from these hazards are
eliminated or controlled
Hazards and Risks (cont.)
In general, hazards can be grouped into six
categories:
 Physical;
 Mechanical/electrical;
 Chemical;
 Biological;
 Psychological;
 Other hazards that may be identified through risk
assessment
Hazardous Substances
All hazardous materials and dangerous goods
must be correctly labelled and stored.
Material safety data sheets and/or information
must be available for all hazardous materials
and dangerous goods and must be accessible
at all times.
Ergonomics
Guidelines for sitting and using computer workstations:
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The top of your computer screen should be at eye level; lower for bifocal
wearers.
Screen distance ideally should be at arm’s length.
Document holder (if used) adjustable to screen height.
Chair backrest should provide firm lower back support.
Chair back and seat should be easily adjustable for height and tilt by user.
Keyboard height should promote relaxed arms with forearms horizontal.
Thighs should be parallel to the floor.
There should be ample legroom under the work surface.
Feet should be placed firmly on the floor or footrest.
Take regular breaks.
Do exercises to relax your muscles
Housekeeping
Good housekeeping includes:
• Maintaining clear and well-lit traffic ways and aisles by not
placing materials and equipment where it could be
hazardous.
• Floors that are level and free of electrical cords across
walkways.
• Free-standing fittings that are stable or secured to walls or
floors.
• Filing cabinets that do not open into aisles.
• An awareness of faulty equipment such as overloaded circuits,
broken plugs and sockets.
• Ensuring that hazardous situations are referred to
appropriately qualified personnel.
Electrical Safety
General safety precautions when using electrical equipment
include:
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Make sure you do not use frayed or damaged electrical
cables;
No piggybacking (double adapters)
Not carrying or suspending power tools by their leads;
Not working with electrical tools in metal enclosures or in
damp places unless the tools are cordless or a Residual
Current Device (RCD) is utilized;
Not allowing extension leads to be coiled tightly when in use
- they may overheat;
Not standing on metal ladders when using electric power
tools
Prohibited Practices
Prohibited practices include:
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Working under the influence of alcohol and/or prohibited drugs;
Smoking in all enclosed areas and in University vehicles;
Bringing firearms, knives, or offensive/illegal weapons on site;
Tampering or interfering with University property;
Interfering with safety equipment;
Riding skateboards and using roller blades on campus
Local Induction
Your immediate supervisor
will provide site specific
induction
Policies
Copies of current policies are located on UNE policy website
http://www.une.edu.au/policies
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WHS policy
WHS Statement
Children in the Workplace policy
Fieldwork policy
First Aid policy
Smoke free environment policy
Hazardous Substance policy
Work at Height policy
Thank you