the dilution of this role and how this would impact the power to drive Health and Safety change within that DWG. There are changes in the way the Health and Safety team communicates with staff causing issues. Action item table: Date Item Action Person Responsible Status Nov 2014 Working alone and in isolation policy Stefan to publish this document which will contain some terminology changes in Promapp. Stefan Delaney Completed Document published Nov 2014 Terms of reference Stefan to draft a template of the new T.O.R for the OHSC. Template is to include OHSC reporting lines Stefan Delaney Almost Completed Awaiting final copy of the T.O.R for approval which states the reporting lines and how information will be circulated and to Allan Tait. Nov 2014 HSR promotion Stefan to encourage and promote staff Stefan Delaney In progress DWGs across the
to become HSRs across the University University are slowly calling for and HSR nomination. Deanne Catmull would still like to see a welcome reception for all HSRs to be held once a year. Feb 2015 HSR roles and responsibilities Stefan to forward documents to all supervisors describing the EXACT role of a HSR in the workplace and how it differs to an OHS advisor/officer Stefan Delaney Almost Completed Deanne has been given a copy of the TOR from Matthew Grazia (RIC) on behalf of his local committee and will circulate this for other committees to use. It includes definitions and roles of all committee members. Once received, HSRs are to
circulate to local committees for into local TOR (best practice method) and will hopefully clarify remaining confusion Nov 2014 Bullying and Psychosocial hazards Sally Eastoe to write and publish a new Bullying policy for the University. Stefan Delaney Sally Eastoe Partially completed The existing policy has been modified to include HSRs as a support system but all complaints should be directed to managers or HR. HSRs can help direct people to HR or counselling services Feb 2016 HSR and notification policy With the help of a small HSR working group a couple of years ago, Stefan Delaney Deanne Catmull Completed Stefan Delaney has that
Deanne inserted some new information into both the MPF 1189 representation and Committees Procedure and The University Safety guidance policy “How to elect an employee Health and Safety to iron out issues surrounding the responsibilities of OHS to notify HSRs of upcoming and responsibilities of HSRs to notify if they retire, are made redundant, shift DWGs etc. central OHS can arrange reminders to Faculties to call for nominations and organise elections of HSRs on a yearly basis. He also agreed to set up TOO reminders for HSRs. Aug 2016 Radiation exposure PhD concerned over electronic radiation exposure from Stefan Delaney In progress Andrew Short has
handling /ergonomic concern now that most security boxes are unmanned nowadays? Aug 2016 CCTV cameras with no signage An area has recently had CCTV cameras installed without signage. What is the stance on this? No Update No one present to report Paula Mitchell suggested contacting SRS/Beams to get signs installed and also report to security Aug 2016 MDF use A Casual staff member has raised concerns about the use of MDF particle boards and laser cutters that produce formaldehyde vapours and dust particles. Whilst there are extractors present in the room to clear the fumes, the extractors are known to fail at times. In addition, the In progress. No one present to provide update. Deanne has seen an exchange of MSDS and procedures but no final document or decision yet