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OHSE resources and information

The University has established an Occupational Health, Safety and Environment (OHSE) group to provide a source of expertise to staff and students at the University on all facets of health, safety and environmental matters. The functions of OHSE include:

  • initiating and developing policies, procedures and programs to satisfy legal requirements
  • providing OHS and environmental advice and consultancy services to University departments and individuals and assisting in the resolution of local OHS and environmental issues
  • measuring and assessing specific workplace hazards
  • monitoring and analysing accident and injury experience and occupational ill health and providing advice on appropriate risk reduction measures
  • identifying, developing and delivering appropriate OHSE-related training courses
  • monitoring and reporting on the OHSE performance of departments and faculties
  • providing rehabilitation assistance to students with `occupationally' acquired injuries
  • assessment of plans for new buildings or alterations to existing buildings with respect to health, safety and environmental matters
  • fulfilling statutory reporting requirements in relation to occupational health and safety matters
  • formulating and implementing strategies and programs to promote interest in, and action on, OHS and environment issues.