Occupational Health and Safety
Each member of staff and each student is responsible for ensuring that his or her own work environment is conducive to good occupational health and safety.
You should
- Understand OHS policy (see links below);
- Read the emergency and evacuation procedures relating to the Carslaw building (see links below);
- Ensure you know the location of emergency equipment, if you are appropriately trained;
- Report hazards either to the Administration Manager or to the Safety officer (who will conduct a hazard assessment and control procedure);
- Understand how to use ergonomic equipment (see link below);
- Ensure you take regular breaks from keyboard and mouse work;
- Seek information or advice before carrying out new or unfamiliar work practices;
- Consume and store food and drink only in designated areas (such as the 7th floor tea room);
- Contact the general office if you have old furniture or computers or other items for disposal. Do not leave items in the hallways as doing so may cause obstruction in the event of an emergency evacuation.
Useful School contacts
- Safety Officer: David Ivers (Room 623, Extn 13561).
- First Aid Officer: Susan Liddell (Room 522, ext 14533).
- Administration Manager: Joan Buckley (Room 532, Extn 15807).
Other First Aid Officers in the Carslaw Building
- Barry Napthali: Room 402, Extn 12958;
- Claudio Muhlrad: Room 113, Extn 12954;
- Daniel O'Brien: Graduations Office (level 1, behind the Student Centre) Extn 14009;
- Steven (Jock) Wheeldon: Student Centre (level 1) Extn 18602.