1. Occupational health and safety

1.1The University recognises the importance of developing and maintaining healthy and safe working conditions, and the importance of keeping the health and safety standards in each workplace under constant review and ensuring that the University reasonably complies with its duties towards staff members, contractors and visitors.

1.2The aim is to provide and maintain safety standards and practices which offer the highest, reasonably practicable, degree of protection based on current knowledge. As a minimum, the Universitys health and safety standards must conform to any standards prescribed by relevant Commonwealth, State or Territory legislation, and/or, national standards and codes of practices and guidelines such as those provided by the relevant statutory bodies.

1.3In accordance with legislation, the University will have appropriate health and safety representatives, local area committees, designated working groups, and the Occupational Health and Safety Policy Committee and will consult with its staff on Occupational Health and Safety matters.

2. Uniforms and Protective Clothing

Where a staff member is required by the University to wear a uniform or protective clothing, including clothing for protection from the elements, the uniform or protective clothing will be supplied and maintained by the University. On cessation of employment, the staff member will return all items of uniform and protective clothing provided under this policy. Staff members are liable for the cost of replacement of such items if they are lost or damaged as a result of negligence or misuse.

3. Amenities

The accommodation and equipment made available to staff members must be of adequate standard for the performance of their duties. The University will endeavour to provide change rooms, personal lockers with keys, showers and suitable eating accommodation in convenient locations for staff seeking such amenities.

4. FIRST AID

A suitably qualified staff member will be designated as a first aid attendant in each organisational unit where there is no medical attention available. The first aid attendant will be paid the relevant allowance specified under the allowances schedule. The University will provide a first aid kit in each organisational unit, which will be maintained by the first aid attendant, and adequate sick room facilities.