A safer campus starts with you
We want you to feel safe, valued, and empowered in your workplace. We all have the responsibility to act in a safe way and ensure the safety of ourselves and others, both physically and mentally.
Everyone has the right to feel safe at work and there are ways that you can help to make our uni a safer place for everyone.
5 simple actions to look out for yourself and others
- Report any hazards and incidents.
- Move safely about campus, scanning for potential slip and fall hazards.
- Set up your work space, like your desk or work area so they are safe.
- Assess for risks before doing work.
- Practice good hygiene by washing hands and using hand sanitiser.
Every safety action counts
Take time to take care
Reporting potential risks
It is important to report all injuries, hazards and near misses as soon as reasonably possible. If you notice a hazard or are involved in an incident you can log a report here.
Visit AIMS reporting
Keeping safe at work
Check out the Staff Health Safety and Wellbeing SharePoint hub for current, resources and support.
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Your mental health matters
Wellbeing support
Sometimes the pressures of life and work can be overwhelming and you need advice, direction or just someone to speak to. Positive mental health allows you to lead a more enriched personal and professional life. Learn more about our current wellbeing initiatives, resources and mental health support.
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Supporting students
The student mental health toolkit has tips and resources for you to respond to routine, occasional, and rarer challenges during a student’s academic journey.
Learn how you can support students
For further information contact
Health and Safety
Email: healthandsafety@newcastle.edu.au
Phone: 02 4033 9999 (#5)
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.