Officers of the University Who is an Officer Understanding Officer responsibilities under WHS legislation WHS Consultation & Communication WHS risk management How to meet due diligence duties Consequence of non-compliance Officers University Council members Senior Executives, Division Directors Faculty General Managers Deans of School staff appointed at Director level staff appointed as deputies to Officer positions staff appointed in Officer positions in an acting capacity Knowledge Practical workshop N/A Unless significant changes in legislation WHS Unit Emergency Preparedness & Procedures The reasons for emergency response procedures Firefighting equipment used within the university What to do in an emergency Conducting an emergency control exercise Fire and evacuation hazard inspection Operation of fire and EWIS panels University staff who are appointed as Wardens. Knowledge and task specific skills Practical workshop for wardens Evacuation practice twice a year. Monthly Warden sessions B&P Division - Security Senior First Aid As per national first aid competencies and the First Aid Code of Practice Remote first aid for relevant field trips (see field trip guideless for further information) All workers identified as nominated first aiders. Qualification provided by RTO Written assessment. Demonstration of skills. Every 3 years. Note – frequency may be yearly for High risk work such as diving, field trips or for remote first aid. Check relevant guidelines WHS Unit if University nominated First Aider. Local area for all others.
Health and Safety Representatives (HSR) As per WHS Regulations 2012 HSRs Certificate of attendance Training provided by RTO 1st year – 5 days 2nd year - 3 days 3rd year - 2 days WHS Unit Injury Management All Supervisors & Managers Return to Work Coordinator Supervisor training As specified in RTW Act Included in Online module for WHS managers and supervisors Training provided by RTO 5yrs WHS Unit Specific Hazard Training for Work Health & Safety Training Who needs the training Competency type Delivery method Nominal refresher period Responsibility for records Ergonomics Awareness of optimal workstation arrangements Ergonomically safe work practices staff Knowledge Online video or face- to-face N/A WHS Unit Hazardous manual tasks Identify risk and hazards in respect to back injuries Identify strategies to deal with the risks/hazards identified The physiological process of musculoskeletal injury The principles of manual handling staff including staff & HDR students who may engage in manual handling Knowledge Practical workshop or online video Determined by supervisor, based on risk WHS Unit Local area Event Safety Guidelines Staff and students who organise University events Knowledge Practical workshop & N/A Local area
Hazard Management Online (in development) Workplace Bullying What is bullying Prevention Response Staff Knowledge Online video N/A Local area Laboratory Safety Knowledge of hazards, risk assessment and controls to minimise risk in a laboratory; Selection, use and maintenance of PPE Hazardous chemicals including Use of ChemWatch and basic chemical labelling Plant & electrical safety Emergency provisions Staff, visitors & HRD students working in laboratories Knowledge Practical workshop & written assessment Prior to commencing work in laboratory or as determined by supervisor, based on risk Local area Biosafety Overview of legislation governing biosafety Outline of responsibilities concerning biosafety Knowledge of risk management and safe work procedures when working with microbiological organisms Staff, visiting academics and HRD students who work in a PC2 lab knowledge Seminar & written assessment 3 yrs. Local area or Biosafety Committee??? Animal Handling Recognise zoonosis diseases Identify immunizations required Identify symptoms of laboratory animal allergies Use of established techniques for handling animals Animal facility staff and students using animals in research Knowledge Written assessment 3 years Local area Hazardous Chemicals Overview of hazardous chemicals legislative requirements; Hazards Use of safety data sheets; workers, visitors & HRD students who work with chemicals knowledge Seminar and written assessment Prior to handling hazardous substances Local area
Labelling of hazardous chemicals; Use of Chemwatch Complete a hazardous chemicals risk assessment Control methods for the safe use of hazardous chemicals. Radiation Safety Regulations Radiation hazards Radiation principles safe working methods and techniques storage and shielding precautions to be taken and reasons for taking them Emergency procedures. Staff, visitors & HRD students using radioactive materials or equipment Licence. Flinders general radiation training. Contact the University Radiation Safety Officer Seminar and written assessment Seminar Once-off qualification but yearly renewal 2 years WHS Unit and Faculty Radiation Safety Officer Laser Safety Laser safety in the workplace Laser hazards Australian Standard requirements Staff, visitors & HRD students using Class 3 or higher laser equipment Knowledge Online (in development) Prior to operation of any laser Class 3 or higher equipment WHS Unit Diving relevant qualifications as set out in WHS Regulations and Diving Manual including relevant experience for the various types of divers (general, incidental, scientific) other requirements e.g. first aid , medical assessments and oxygen training as specified in Diving Manual All staff and students who undertake any diving or snorkling activity Qualification Qualification Qualification provided by RTO See diving manual for further information Qualification provided by RTO One-off qualification yearly WHS Unit (University Boating and Diving Officer) WHS Unit (University Boating and Diving Officer)
Boating Masters, coxswains and recreational boat license All staff and students undertaking boating activities where there is a legal requirement to have certified operators Licence License issued by RTO or relevant Government agency One-off qualification for Recreational. 5 year for Master & Coxswain WHS Unit (University Boating and Diving Officer) Forklift Operation / Materials Hoist As per Schedule 4 High Risk Work Licenses WHS Regulation 2012 Staff required to drive a forklift or to operate a hoist. License License issued by an RTO 5 years Local area Other High Risk Work as identified in WHS Regulations e.g. electrical, scaffolding, dogging or rigging, work with cranes, personnel hoist, boom-type elevating work platforms, concrete placing booms, reach stacker, boiler operations, turbine operations, reciprocating steam engines, working at heights, confined spaces Workers required to undertake such work See WHS Regulations and University Permit to Work system for details Licence. License issued by an RTO 5 years unless otherwise mandated by legislation Buildings & Property Asbestos As identified in the WHS Regulations Workers required to undertake such work. See WHS Regulations and asbestos management plan / permit system for details. Knowledge License License provided by an RTO 5 years Buildings & Property Confined Spaces & Working at Heights As identified in the WHS Regulations Please see University Permit to Work system for details License License issued by an RTO 5 years Buildings & Property Electrical electrical testing and tagging Any other electrical work/ repairs Those that undertake electrical tag & testing competency- please see electrical procedure for details. Qualification License Qualification provided by RTO As determined by RTO Buildings & Property