University Health and Safety Committees

The University Health and Safety Committee (UHSC) in conjunction with college, division and location Health and Safety Committees (HSC) promote health and safety best practice and provide a forum for consultation on work health and safety matters.

Please see the Health and Safety Management System Framework for further details.

University Health and Safety Committee (UHSC)

  • Chair - Associate Professor Neil Foster
  • Deputy Chair - Professor Kerry Inder
  • Secretary - Sharon Stow

Health and Safety Committees (HSC)

HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMITTEECHAIRSECRETARY
College of Engineering, Science and Environment Deborah PughSophia Brisley-Fletcher
College of  Health, Medicine and Wellbeing Prof Kerry InderAlexandra Day
College of Human and Social Futures Assoc Prof Neil FosterAdrian Zaslona
Academic Division Tara PaylingBen Clifford / Alex McEwen
Global Engagement and Partnerships Division Sarah VassalloVaish Venkateswaran
Research and Innovation Division Dr Paula JonesAngela Gray
Resources Division Matt LeeTeagan Coleman
Vice-Chancellor's Division Jemma BowmanShaye O'Connor
Ourimbah Campus Karen TuckerJessica Brennan
Newcastle City Campus Danielo PatiDanielo Pati
Sydney Campus HSC Maria ZuevaJillian Lu

Technical Committees

The Chemical and Radiation Technical Committee (CRTC) provides the University with a forum for the consultation of health and safety matters involving hazardous materials (other than biological) that may impact on the operations of the University and its community.

The Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) assists the University of Newcastle to meet the legislative requirements of the Gene Technology Act 2000, and National Health Security Act 2007, as well as monitoring microbiological practice against Australian Standards (AS/NZS 2243 series) and other aspects of biosafety related to research and teaching.

Contact

Please contact HealthAndSafety@newcastle.edu.au for further information.