About the Occupational Health and Safety branch
We work with the University community to prevent injuries and illnesses in the workplace, develop a proactive safety culture, comply with occupational health and safety laws and promote wellbeing.
Our occupational health and safety role
- Develop and implement strategies and programs to promote occupational health and safety and meet legal requirements
- Advise and consult to University departments and staff
- Develop and provide specialised training
- Measure and assess workplace hazards
- Arrange medical monitoring of staff exposed to workplace hazards
- Monitor and analyse accidents, injuries and occupational ill health and advise on risk reduction measures
- Monitor and report on the performance of faculties and divisions
- Liaise with regulatory authorities and external bodies
- Keep records in line with legal requirements
- Meet statutory reporting requirements
- Develop programs and information to promote staff wellbeing
- Support staff to achieve a healthy work/life balance in 4 main areas: physical activity, mental health, nutrition and general health.
OHS Management at Monash University: structure, functions, roles and responsibilities (pdf 158kb)
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