Further Enquiries

For all enquiries please contact the Human Resources Service Centre
Phone: +61 8 831 31111
Facsimile: +61 8 8303 4353
Email

Human Resources
Level 13, 115 Grenfell Street
The University of Adelaide
SA 5005 AUSTRALIA

Health Safety and Wellbeing (HSW) Training Plan for 2009

The HSW team offer a range of short courses to University staff and postgraduate students, to increase understanding and skills in Health Safety and Welfare within the University of Adelaide.

Management and Administration Courses

General Courses

HSW for Academics/Managers/Supervisors - CORE
HSW for Health and Safety Officers Stage 1
HSW for Health and Safety Officers Stage 2
HSR Training
HSR Training - a University Context
RMSS Training
RMSS for Supervisors and Executives
HSW Committee Training
Contractor Management
Job Safety Analysis BusinessSA*
Workplace Inspection
Hazard Management- CORE

Stress Management*
Dealing With Aggression*
Manual Handling and Ergonomics I
Events Management

Emergency and First Aid Courses

Emergency Evacuation Including Warden Training
First Aid*

Research and Technical Courses

Diving and Boating Courses

Hazard Management in Research
Safety Management Plan (for Higher Degree by Research)
General Chemical Management
Advanced Chemical Management
Asbestos Awareness
Electrical Safety Awareness
Chemical, Radiation and Biological Awareness
Confined Spaces
Large Animal Handling (Sheep and Pigs)
Animal Handling
Biological Management (Excluding OGTR and AQIS)
AQIS and Gene Technology
Gas Cylinder Handling
Off Campus Activities
Basic Radiation Safety Training Course “An Introduction to Radiation Protection”
Plant Safety Management
Laser Safety Awareness*
4 Wheel Drive*
Defensive Driving*
Forklift Training (Mechanical)*
Cranes, Hoists and Lifting Devices*
Working at Heights*

Diving: Oxygen Provider*
Coastal Navigation*
Boating Safety Course*
OHS at Sea*
Marine Radio Operator's Certificate of Proficiency*
Basic/Intermediate Kayaking*
Coxswain, Deck Certificate of Competency*

*Please note any course fees are to be paid by School/Branch.

Management and Administration Courses

HSW for Academics/Managers/Supervisors

Course aim: To introduce Supervisors and Executives to Health Safety and Wellbeing requirements.

Course Content:
Legislative responsibilities
WorkCover and SafeWorkSA
Injury Management

Booking Contact: Sean Alexander

Suitable for: Academics, Managers, Supervisors

Duration: 1 hour

Month

Date

Time

Location

October

3.00pm to 4.00pm

Mawson Lecture Theatre, North Terrace

December

9.30am to 10.30am (Booked out)

second session
10.30am to 11.30am

Benham Lecture Theatre, North Terrace

Other recommended courses: RMSS for Supervisors and Executives

HSW for Health and Safety Officers Stage 1

Course aim: To guide new Health and Safety Officers through the system of Health, Safety and Wellbeing of the University.

Course Content:
Action Plan
Legislation
Policies
Roles in the Universities
OHS Management System plus the basic elements of Hazard management
Practically what is expected of the Health and Safety Officer role

Booking contact: Linda Knobben

Suitable for: Health and Safety Officers

Duration: 3 hours

Month	Date	Time	Location
November	17	2.00pm - 5.00pm	HR Board Room, 13th Floor, 115 Grenfell Street (maximum 10 people per session)

HSW for Health and Safety Officers Stage 2

Course aim: Next level for Health and Safety Officers

Course content:
Refresher on Stage 1
OHS Management System in particular Internal Audit and role of Stats
WorkCover
Injury management
Generating variety of reports from RMSS
Business processes
What next for RMSS

Booking contact: David Burford

Suitable for: Health and Safety Officers

Duration: 3 hours

Month	Date	Time	Location
October	1	2.00pm to 5.00pm	HR Board Room, 13th Floor, 115 Grenfell Street (maximum 10 people per session)
November	24	2.00pm to 5.00pm	Board Room, 1st Floor, 115 Grenfell Street

HSR Training

Booking contacts:

BusinessSA
Telephone: 8300 0104

SA Unions
Telephone: 82792222 or 1300 364 536

Adelaide Training and Employment Centre
Telephone: 8444 1608

Transport Training Centre
17 Wirriga Street, Regency Park SA 5010
Telephone: 8268 6066

Suitable for: HSRs

HSR Training - a University Context

Course aim: To provide an opportunity apply a university context to the material presented in the HSR external training course. All HSRs are entitled to attend formal HSR training.

Course Content:
Policies
Roles in University
OHS Management System plus basic elements of hazard management
Practically what is expected of HSRs

Booking contact: David Burford

Suitable for: Health and Safety Representatives

Duration: 1 hour

Month	Date	Time	Location
October	1	9.30am to 10.30am	Level 14 Boardroom, 115 Grenfell Street
November	6	9.30am to 10.30am	Level 14 Boardroom, 115 Grenfell Street

Other recommended courses: HSR Training Level 1

RMSS Training

Course aim: To introduce new users to the system.

Course Content:
1. Risk assessments
2. Incidents
3. Inspections

Each one hour modules can be booked separately as required.

Booking contact: Sean Alexander

Suitable for: Any staff who intend to use RMSS.

Duration: 3 by 1 hour modules

Month	Date	Time	Location
October	7	1.30pm to 4.30pm	ITS Training Rooms, Level 9, Gawler Place
October	15	1.30pm to 4.30pm	ITS Training Rooms, Level 9, Gawler Place	FULL
November	12	1.30pm to 4.30pm	ITS Training Rooms, Level 9, Gawler Place	FULL
November	25	1.30pm to 4.30pm	ITS Training Rooms, Level 9, Gawler Place	FULL
December	10	1.30pm to 4.30pm	ITS Training Rooms, Level 9, Gawler Place
December	18	1.30pm to 4.30pm	ITS Training Rooms, Level 9, Gawler Place

HSR
HSR Training
Workplace Inspection
Contractor Management
Hazard Management

Managers and Supervisors
RMSS for Supervisors and Executives
HSW for Academics/Managers/Supervisors
Contractor Management
Hazard Management

RMSS for Supervisors and Executives

Course aim: Supervisors and Executives to understand how to use the software to monitor the area under their control.

Course content:
Overview of software
Viewing investigations
Reports
Overview of Status

Booking contact: Linda Knobben

Suitable for: Heads, VCC, and other Supervisors and Executives

Month	Date	Time	Location
October	12	10.00am to 11.00am	Richardson Lecture Theatre, Roseworthy Campus
December	9	10.00am to 11.00am	Benham Lecture Theatre, North Terrace

Other recommended courses: HSW for Academics/Managers/Supervisors

HSW Committee Training

Course aim: To provide participants with a basic understanding of HSW committee

Course content:
Legislative requirements
Roles
Action planning and monitoring
Incidents, Inspections and Injury Management Reports
WorkCover
OHS Stats
Audits
Reports to higher committees
Consultation

Booking contact: David Burford

Suitable for:

Duration: 1 hour

Month	Date	Time	Location
November	24	9.30am to 10.30am	122 Hartley Building, North Terrace

Other recommended courses:
RMSS Training Stage 1
RMSS Training Stage 2
Hazard Management

Contractor Management

Course aim: To provide participants with a basic understanding of the safety obligations placed on the University when a contractor is engaged and working on campus. The course will cover the legislative aspects, risk management and a number of possible contracting arrangements and demonstrate the risks associated with each.

Course content: To be advised.

Booking contact: David Burford

Suitable for: Managers, HSO

Duration: 1 hour

Month	Date	Time	Location
October	20	9.30am to 10.30am	122 Hartley Building, North Terrace

Other recommended courses:
Job Safety Analysis
RMSS Training Stage 1
RMSS Training Stage 2
Hazard Management

Job Safety Analysis

Booking contact: BusinessSA

Other recommended courses:
Contractor Management
RMSS Training Stage 1
RMSS Training Stage 2

Workplace Inspection

Course aim: To provide participants with hands on training on how to conduct office inspections.

Course content: A practical training for how to do an inspection, office Inspections and PDA use.

Booking contact: Sean Alexander

Duration: 2 hours

Month

Date

Time

Location

HSR
HSR Training
Hazard Management

Managers and Supervisors
RMSS for Supervisors and Executives
HSW for Academics/Managers/Supervisors
Hazard Management

Hazard Management

Course aim: To provide participants with a basic understanding of the workplace hazard management process with a focus on hazard identification and a simple risk assessment process.

Course content:
RMSS
Definitions of hazard and risk
Legislative and university requirements
Hazard identification methods
Using a risk assessment matrix
Hazard control options

Booking contact: Linda Knobben

Suitable for:

Duration: 1 hour

Month	Date	Time	Location
October	8	4.00pm to 5.00pm	Benham Lecture Theatre, North Terrace
November	3	10.00am to 11.00am	Benham Lecture Theatre, North Terrace
December	1	10.00am to 11.00am	Benham Lecture Theatre, North Terrace

HSR
HSR Training
Workplace Inspection
Contractor Management
Hazard Management

Managers and Supervisors
RMSS for Supervisors and Executives
HSW for Academics/Managers/Supervisors
Contractor Management

General Courses

Stress Management

Course aim: Managing stress in the workplace

Course content:
- the nature of stress
- what happens inside when you are stressed
- thinking habits that produce or reduce stress
- how to develop your awareness of stress, to use its helpful aspect, to prevent or reduce its harmful aspect
- the overactive mind
- physical health and stress
- assertiveness
- effective use of the breath, relaxation and visualisation
- your personal action plan

Booking contact: Professional and Continuing Education

Other recommended courses:
Hazard Management
Dealing with Aggression

Dealing with Aggression

Dealing with Difficult, Angry or Aggressive Customers

Booking contact: Professional and Continuing Education

CARM Workplace Violence Training

Courses Available
Dealing with Customer Aggression - Competency Based and e-learning Programs
Robbery Safety - Competency Based and e-learning Programs
Dealing with Telephone Aggression - Competency Based Face to Face Training Program
Patient Aggression Program - Competency Based and e-learning Programs

Other recommended courses:
Hazard Management
Stress Management

Manual Handling and Ergonomics I

Course aim: To provide the participant with the basic knowledge and participate in the application of ergonomic principles and manual handling techniques dealing with people interfacing with workplace activities.

Course content: Individuals are able to access and identify hazards associated with office layout and design, workstation design, chairs, desks and workbenches, keyboards, mouse and monitors. Individuals are provided with information on Legislative issues, Potential health effects of manual handling, Risk identification, assessment and control, Communication and consultation processes, Practical demonstration of and participation in correct lifting techniques.

Booking contact: David Burford

Suitable for: Managers, HSO, and all staff involved in workplace inspections

Duration: 1 hour

Other recommended courses: Hazard Management

Month	Date	Time	Location
October	13	9.30am to 10.30am	122 Hartley Building, North Terrace

Events Management

Festival and Event Design and Management

Booking contact: Professional and Continuing Education

HSW for Events - Health, Safety and Wellbeing

Course aim: To provide the participant with the basic knowledge and participate in the application of safety aspects of events management.

Course content: Practical session using template to assess the event.

Booking contact: David Burford

Duration: 1 hour

Month	Date	Time	Location
October	27	9.30am to 10.30am	122 Hartley Building, North Terrace
December	8	9.30am to 10.30am	122 Hartley Building, North Terrace

Other recommended courses: Hazard Management

Emergency and First Aid Courses

Emergency Evacuation Including Warden Training

Booking contact: Chubb Training

Other recommended courses: Hazard Management

First Aid

Course Providers:

St John Ambulance
Booking contact: (08) 8306 6900

Red Cross
Booking contact: (08) 8293 9200

BusinessSA

Surf LifeSavers
Booking contact: 1300 766 257

Suitable for: Designated first aid officers, staff or students carrying out remote field work.

Other recommended courses: Hazard Management

Research and Technical Courses

Hazard Management in Research

Course aim: To provide participants with a basic understanding of how to link hazard management principles with research programs.

Course content:
Definitions of hazard and risk
Legislative and university requirements Hazard identification methods
Identifying Hazards in your workspace
Safety in Design
Using a risk assessment matrix
Hazard control options

Booking contact: Sean Alexander

Duration: 1 hour

Month	Date	Time	Location
October	2	9.30amd to 10.30am	Mawson Lecture Theatre, North Terrace
December	4	10.00am to 11.00am	Richardson Lecture Theatre, Callaghan Building, Roseworthy Campus

Safety Management Plan (for higher degree by research)

Course aim: To provide students with information on how to complete safety component of 'core component of the structured program' requirements for higher degree by research students.

Course content:
Safety Management Plan
Hazard Management Principles
Introduction to RMSS
Introduction to the University

Booking contact: Linda Knobben

Suitable for: All postgraduate students who are doing higher degree by research.

Month	Date	Time	Location
October	26	10.00am to 11.00am	14th Floor, 115 Grenfell Street
November	4	10.00am to 11.00am	Napier Building, R208
December	2	10.00am to 11.00am	Napier Building, R208

General Chemical Management

Course aim: To provide participants with a general knowledge of the requirements for correct chemical management.

Course content:
Legislative and University requirements
Supportive documentation
Hazardous, dangerous goods and controlled substance requirements
Identification of hazardous substances
The risk assessment process
Control options
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs)
Labelling
Transportation
Storage
Waste disposal
Emergency procedures
Using Fume Cupboard

Booking contact: Linda Knobben

Suitable for: All staff and postgraduate students who use chemicals, including laboratory and workshop managers.

Duration: 1 hour

Month	Date	Time	Location
October	12	10.00am to 11.00am	MacBeth Lecture Theatre, Badger Building, North Terrace
December	2	11.00am to 12.00 noon	Benham Lecture Theatre, North Terrace

Advanced Chemical Management

Course aim: To build on the knowledge received in General Chemical Management.

Course content:
Management’s/Employee’s responsibilities
Hazard management
Risk assessments
SOPs
Requirements for induction and training
Work safely after hours
Contingency planning
Notifiables

Booking contact: Sean Alexander

Prerequisites: General Chemical Management

Suitable for: All staff and postgraduate students who use chemicals, including laboratory and workshop managers

Duration: 1 hour

Month	Date	Time	Location
November	26	11.00am to 12.00 noon	Benham Lecture Theatre, Benham Laboratories

Asbestos Awareness

Course aim: To provide participants with a basic knowledge of asbestos hazards.

Course content: To be advised

Booking contact: Linda Knobben (courses will be held on request)

Other recommended courses:
Hazard Management
RMSS Training Stage 1
RMSS Training Stage 2

Electrical Safety Awareness

Course aim: To provide participants with a basic knowledge of electrical hazards.

Course content: To be advised

Booking contact: Sean Alexander (courses will be held on request)

Duration: 1 hour

Other recommended courses:
Hazard Management
RMSS Training Stage 1
RMSS Training Stage 2

Chemical, Radiation and Biological Awareness

Course aim: To provide participants with a basic knowledge of Chemical, Biological and Radiological hazards.

Course content: To be advised

Booking contact: Linda Knobben - bookings on requests

Duration: 1 hour

Confined Spaces

Course providers:

Enter Confined Space
MSS Pump Seal and Safety

Confined Spaces
SAI Global

Other recommended courses:
Hazard Management
RMSS Training Stage 1
RMSS Training Stage 2

Large Animal Handling (Sheep and Pigs)

Course aim: Laboratory Animal Services will provide animal handling training and demonstrate minor procedures and techniques for researchers.

Course contact: Laboratory Animal Services

Suitable for: DVC(R)

Animal Handling

Course Providers:
Animal Ethics Training

Practical Afternoon Training in Laboratory Rat and Mouse Techniques (non-compulsory)
Animal Ethics Course 2009

Laboratory Animal Services

Course aim: Laboratory Animal Services will provide animal handling training and demonstrate minor procedures techniques for researchers.

Suitable for: DVC(R)

Biological Management (Excluding OGTR and AQIS)

Course aim: To provide participants with a general knowledge of the requirements for correct biological management (excluding OGTR and AQIS)

Course content:
Legislation
General Laboratory Safety
Classification of hazards
Classification of laboratories (PC)
Blood and products of human origin
Disinfection and decontamination methods
Laminar flow cabinets and biosafety cabinets
Autoclaves
Diseases and Immunisation
AQIS Quarantine requirements
Emergency or Breach

Booking contact: Linda Knobben

Duration: 1 hour

Month	Date	Time	Location
November	18	3.00pm to 4.00pm	Richardson Lecture Theatre, Callaghan Building, Roseworthy Campus

AQIS and Gene Technology

If required contact: Research Ethics and Compliance Unit

Gas Cylinder Handling

Course aim: To provide participants with a basic understanding of hazards associated with Gas Cylinders

Course content:
General hazards of compressed gases
Properties and hazards of certain gases
Precautions to be taken when using gases
Guidelines for handling gas cylinders
Guidelines for storing gas cylinders
Preparation and checks before use

Booking contact: Sean Alexander

Duration: 1 hour

Month

Date

Time

Location

Off Campus Activities

Course aim: To provide participants with a basic understanding of hazards associated with fieldwork, events, and travel.

Course content:
How to assess and control risks associated with Fieldwork
Essentially training in our Fieldwork guidelines
Travel
Events

Booking contact: David Burford

Suitable for:

Duration: 1 hour

Month	Date	Time	Location
November	17	9.30am to 10.30am	122 Hartley Building, North Terrace

Basic Radiation Safety Training Course “An Introduction to Radiation Protection”

Course aim: To provide participants with a basic understanding of the concepts of radiation and radiation protection principles.

Presenter: Dr Gerald Laurence, University Radiation Safety Officer

Course content:
Policy
Basic concepts of radiation
Biological effects of radiation
Basic radiation protection
Radiation protection in laboratories
Emergency procedures
Radioactive waste disposal
Legal requirements/legislation

Booking contact: Linda Knobben

Suitable for: Staff and Higher degree students (Honours and higher), who will be using radiation sources.

Cost: Free to University of Adelaide staff and higher degree students

Duration: 3 hours

Other recommended courses:
Hazard Management
RMSS Training Stage 1
RMSS Training Stage 2

Plant Safety Management

Plant Safety Management
Health, Safety and Wellbeing

Course aim: To provide participants with the basic understanding of the requirements for performing a plant risk assessment utilising the OHS&W Plant Regulations. The course will also examine the application of aspects of the Australian Standard 4024 Safety of Machinery.

Course content:
Legislation and Responsibilities
WorkCover and Self-insurance
Hazard Management
Risk Assessment and Controls
Safe Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Plant Guarding
Tag-out Procedures
Plant Design and Manufacture
Lifting Equipment
Pressure Equipment

Booking contact: Sean Alexander

Duration: 1 hour

Month	Date	Time	Location
October	1	11.00am to 12.00 noon	Chapman Lecture Theatre, N158 Engineering North Building

Plant Risk assessments

Booking contact: BusinessSA

Course content:
Identifying hazards associated with plant
Analysing OHS risks associated with plant
Controlling risks associated with plant
Identification of licensing and registration requirement for certain plant
Reviewing and evaluation of control measure

Other recommended courses:
Hazard Management
RMSS Training Stage 1
RMSS Training Stage 2

Laser Safety Awareness

Example of Provider: Device Technologies

Other recommended courses:
Hazard Management
RMSS Training Stage 1
RMSS Training Stage 2

4 Wheel Drive

Example of Providers:
Adventure 4WD
Transport Training Centre

Other recommended courses:
Off campus Activities
Defensive Driving

Defensive Driving

Example of Provider: Transport Training Centre

Other recommended courses:
Off campus Activities
4 Wheel Drive

Forklift Training (Mechanical)

Example of a Provider: Transport Training Centre

Other recommended courses:
Hazard Management

Cranes, Hoists and Lifting Devices

Example of a Providers:
Construction Industry Training Centre
Transport Training Centre

Other recommended courses:
Hazard Management

Working at Heights

Examples of Providers:
Height Safety Awareness
MSS Pump Seal and Safety

Suitable for: This course is recommended for any person involved in accessing locations, performing work or maintenance tasks at height.

Height Safety Equipment Inspection
MSS Pump Seal and Safety

Suitable for: This course is recommended for anyone required to maintain a fleet of height safety equipment.

Elevated Work Platforms
Transport Training Centre

Suitable for: Employees required to operate a boom lift, scissor lift, vertical work platform, truck or trailer mounted lift platform.

Other recommended courses:
Hazard Management
Off campus Activities

Diving and Boating Courses

Diving: Oxygen Provider

Examples of Provider: St John Ambulance (08) 8306 6900

Coastal Navigation

Example of a Provider: Cruising Yacht Club of SA

Other recommended courses:
Hazard Management
Off campus Activities
Boating Safety Course

Boating Safety Course

Example of Provider: Cruising Yacht Club of SA

OHS at Sea

Example of Provider: Academy of Maritime Training, Rowland Short, telephone 8338 4222

Health Safety and Wellbeing (HSW) Training Plan for 2009

Management and Administration Courses

General Courses

Emergency and First Aid Courses

Research and Technical Courses

Diving and Boating Courses

Management and Administration Courses

HSW for Academics/Managers/Supervisors

HSW for Health and Safety Officers Stage 1

HSW for Health and Safety Officers Stage 2

HSR Training

HSR Training - a University Context

RMSS Training

FULL

FULL

FULL

RMSS for Supervisors and Executives

HSW Committee Training

Contractor Management

Job Safety Analysis

Workplace Inspection

Hazard Management

General Courses

Stress Management

Dealing with Aggression

Manual Handling and Ergonomics I

Events Management

Emergency and First Aid Courses

Emergency Evacuation Including Warden Training

First Aid

Research and Technical Courses

Hazard Management in Research

Safety Management Plan (for higher degree by research)

General Chemical Management

Advanced Chemical Management

Asbestos Awareness

Electrical Safety Awareness

Chemical, Radiation and Biological Awareness

Confined Spaces

Large Animal Handling (Sheep and Pigs)

Animal Handling

Biological Management (Excluding OGTR and AQIS)

AQIS and Gene Technology

Gas Cylinder Handling

Off Campus Activities

Basic Radiation Safety Training Course “An Introduction to Radiation Protection”

Plant Safety Management

Plant Risk assessments

Laser Safety Awareness

4 Wheel Drive

Defensive Driving

Forklift Training (Mechanical)

Cranes, Hoists and Lifting Devices

Working at Heights

Diving and Boating Courses

Diving: Oxygen Provider

Coastal Navigation

Boating Safety Course

OHS at Sea

Marine Radio Operator's Certificate of Proficiency

Basic/Intermediate Kayaking

Coxswain, Deck Certificate of Competency