Occupational Health and Safety

• 10am-12:30pm Wednesday 30th April 2008 - Room 306, Level 3, Samuels Building
• 10am-12:30pm Friday 8th August 2008 - Room 306, Level 3, Samuels Building
  

All staff and students have OH&S responsibilities. Come along to this introductory course to find out what they are. Note: this course is compulsory for all staff and students.

At the end of this course participants will be able to:
• state the responsibilities of the UNSW and its managers, staff, students, contractors and visitors,
• identify hazards and risks associated with thier work activites and workplace,
• report hazards accidents and work-related illness in accordance with UNSW requirements,
• participate in OH&S consultation processes at UNSW,
• notify Security promptly in event of emergency,
• access additional OH&S resources when required.

Further details about this course.

Online registration.

Risk Assessment (2.5 hour course)

• 10am-12:30pm Friday 16th May 2008 - Room 306, Level 3, Samuels Building

Are you a student or a staff member working on a research project? Do you write research grant applications?
Do you supervise students doing research projects, field placements or independent learning projects in medium or high risk environments? This course is for you.

At the end of this course participants will be able to:
• use the UNSW 10 step risk assessment and control process
• identify hazards
• assess and rate risks using the UNSW Risk Rating System
• identify and implement risk controls
• apply the Hierarchy of Risk Controls
• access online resources
• complete the UNSW Risk Assessment and Control Form

Further details about this course.

Online registration.

See the HR website for a further training courses offered university-wide. Registration is available online.