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Faculty of Education & Arts

Occupational Health & Safety Committee

 

In case of an emergency please contact security services on 4921 5888 or ext 15888

 

           

Who?

is your OH&S committee representative?

Michael Robertson - Chair

PVC Unit, Faculty of Education and Arts
Donna Booth School of Drama, Fine Art & Music
Neill Bourne Human Resource Services
Adelle Grogan

Wollotuka; School of Aboriginal Studies
Kirsty Haugh

PVC Unit, Faculty of Education and Arts

Sandra Heiner

Ourimbah ASU
Owen Jackson School of Humanities & Social Science

Gary Jones

Education Services – Auchmuty Library

Foveaux Kirby

School of Drama, Fine Art & Music
Dylan Mitchell School of Education

Toni Shuker

School of Drama, Fine Art & Music

 can resolve my OH&S issue?

"Academic and Administrative managers are responsible and accountable for day-to-day OH&S within their areas of responsibility, and have the authority to fulfil those responsibilities. The Health and Safety Unit is available to consult and advise regarding specific OH&S matters and to assist with the development and implementation of OH&S system procedures and programs. The OH&S responsibilities of management at all levels, staff, students and contractors, are detailed further in the document 'Roles and Responsibilities for OH&S'". (University OH&S Policy - Item 3, Para 2)

It is recommended that you first take any OH&S issues/concerns to your direct Supervisor or Head of School. If you do not recieve satisfactory response at this level, please contact your local School/area Representative for further advice or referral to the Faculty OH&S Committee.

All staff should refer to the University OH&S Policy, for further information:
http://www.newcastle.edu.au/service/ohs/policies/index.html

 is your First Aid Officer?

An updated list of University First Aid Officers is maintained by the Health & Safety Unit & is available athttp://www.newcastle.edu.au/service/ohs/firstaid/firstaidofficers.pdf

 is your evacuation warden?

An updated list of University Evacuation Wardens is maintained by the Health & Safety Unit & is available athttp://www.newcastle.edu.au/service/ohs/emergproc/bldgwardenscall.pdf

 will direct an evacuation?

The Evacuation Warden(s) for your building is/are the person(s) responsible for directing you safely out of a building and away from danger to a nominated assembly point.

An Evacuation Warden's responsibilities may include the following:

All Evacuation Wardens are required to undertake regular specialist training with the NSW Fire Brigade Service.

What?

is an OH&S issue?

An OH&S issue is a situation, activity, behaviour or item that poses a health and/or safety risk to a person.

 

can be done about my concern and issues?

It is recommended that you first take any OH&S issues/concerns to your direct Supervisor or Head of School. If you do not recieve satisfactory response at this level, please contact your local School/area Representative for further advice or referral to the Faculty OH&S Committee.

All staff should refer to the University OH&S Policy, for further information:
http://www.newcastle.edu.au/service/ohs/policies/index.html

Where?

do I find the University OH&S webite?

The University of Newcastle's OH&S website can be found at
http://www.newcastle.edu.au/service/ohs/index.html

 

do I find copies of University OH&S policies?

The University of Newcastle's OH&S Policy can be found at:
http://www.newcastle.edu.au/service/ohs/policies/index.html

 

do I find copies of University OH&S Committee documents?

The University of Newcastle's OH&S Committee document library can be found at: http://www.newcastle.edu.au/services/committees/ohs/index.html

 

do i find evacuation plans for my building?

All University of Newcastle buildings have evacuation plans strategically located throughout each area that claerly indicate the nearest exit(s) and nominated assembly point(s) in the event of an emergency.

If you are unable to locate an evacuation plan for your building or believe there is a need for additional evacuation plans in your area, please contact your local School/area Representative for further advice and/or complete a Maintenance Request Form to initiate this process.

 do I go in an evacuation?

All University of Newcastle buildings have evacuation plan strategically located throughout each area that clearly indicate the nearest exit(s) and nominated assembly point(s) in the event of an emergency.

All persons should follow the instructions of Evacuation Wardens who can be easily identified by their helmet colour as follows:

         

White Helmet:
Chief/Deputy Chief Warden

 Yellow Helmet:
Building Warden

 Red Helmet:
Floor Warden

 Light Blue Helmet:
Member Site Safety Committee

 Green Helmet with White Cross:
First-Aid Officer

Evacuation Wardens are responsible for the following:

When?

should I raise an OH&S issue?

All members of the university community are encouraged to regard accident prevention and working safety as both a collective and individual responsibility. The University of Newcastle is committed to providing an environment that maintains the health and safety of its staff, studnets and visitors. A situation, activity, behaviour or item poses a health and/or safety risk to any person should be reported ASAP.

should I evacuate?

All staff should immediately evacuate their workplace in any of the following situations:

 

How?

can I raise and issue?

All OH&S issues should first be directed to your immeduate Supervisor of Head of School who is responsible for ensuring that all significant risks associated with hazards in their operations are identified, controlled, registered and reviewed in consultation with all relevant stakeholders.

Should an OH&S issue remain unresolved, please contact your local School/area Representative for further advice or referral to the Faculty OH&S Committee.

can I raise my OH&S issues outside the School/Faculty?

Any OH&S issue can be raised directly with the University Health & Safety Unit. A staff contact list is available at
http://www.newcastle.edu.au/service/ohs/about/hsteam.html

do I become a  … ?


Faculty of Education & Arts OH&S Committee Member:

Membership of this committee is determined by expressions of interest & should be directed to the Chairperson of the Faculty of Education & Arts OH&S Committee or your local School area Representative. Please refer to the FEDUA OH&S Terms of Reference for further information.

University OH&S Committee Member:

Enquiries about membership of the University OH&S Committee should be directed to: Mrs Shirley Sorensen (Governance & Policy).

Evacuation Warden:

All staff should refer to the University Occupations Health & Safety Unit website, for further information.

First Aid Officer:

All staff should refer to the University Occupational Health & Safety Unit website, for further information.

Why?

is OH&S important?

The University of Newcastle is committed to providing an enviornment that maintains the health and safety of its staff, students and visitors. This commitment is expressed in its Occupational Health and Safety Policy. Good health and safety practice should form an integral part of each activity at the University whether it involves teaching, research or administrative functions.

Other policies serve to reinforce this commitment including:

should I bring issues to the OH&S Committee's attention?

All members of staff of the University of Newcastle are expected to preform their duties while adhearing to the obligations and standards set out in the Code of Conduct (for staff) and other current legislation. The main OH&S legislation which is relevant to University staff if the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2000 (NSW).

should I not ignore an OH&S issue?

The University of Newcastle recognises its corporate responsibility under the NSW OH&S Act (2000) and associated legislation. Managers and supervising academics have a key responsibility with regard to ensuring the health, safety and welfare of staff, students, contractors and visitors. In fulfilling this responsibility, manaers have a duty to provide and maintain so far as practicable, a working environment that is safe and without risks to health. As a consequence of this, the University encourages all members of the University community to regard accident prevention and working safely as a collective and individual responsibility.

 

Michael Robertson
Chair - Faculty of Education & Arts: Occupational Health & Safety Committee