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HSW Handbook approval - Smoke-free University
The revised Smoke-free University HSW Handbook chapter is now available on the HSW Website.
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DFAT travel advice change
Please be aware that the Australian government has today through the Smarttraveller website advised Australians to reconsider their need to travel to Wuhan in China.
HSW Handbook consultation – managing HSW in the work environment
Human Resources have been working on a new HSW Handbook chapter “Managing HSW in the work environment (including infrastructure and facilities)”.
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HSW Handbook Approval: Hazard Management chapter and on-line course
The HSW Team have been working on a revised Hazard Management chapter and a new on-line Hazard Management information session, to assist staff to understand the requirements of hazard management.
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New HSW Handbook Chapter Approval: HSW collaboration with other organisations (including co-location)
As previously advised, this new HSW Handbook chapter “HSW Collaboration with other organisations (including co-location)” has been drafted to meet the requirements of section 46 of the WHS Act 2012.
New online information session - hazard management
A new online information session has been uploaded to the HSW website.
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HSW Handbook Consultation: Smoke-Free University
Human Resources have been working on a revised version of the Smoke-free University HSW Handbook chapter.
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Temporary ban on travel to Hong Kong
At this time to ensure the ongoing safety of staff and students, the University has invoked a temporary ban on travel to Hong Kong.
HSW Handbook Approval: gas cylinders and compressed gases FAQs
The HSW Team have revised the FAQS for Gas cylinders and compressed gases, to guide workers and supervisors in general precautions and emergency responses.
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HSW Stakeholder Communication – HSW collaboration with other organisations (New chapter)
Following a recent discussion at the HSW Community of Practice, it was identified that there have been instances where the University and another organisation have a collaborative project and arrangement in place, but the responsibilities for HSW have not been clearly defined at the commencement of the project. This becomes problematic during day-to-day operations and especially in the event of a re-portable incident (e.g. a Notifiable Occurrence), as neither party may have clear understanding of whom is responsible for what components of safety.
