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All workers who undertake University of ÐÂÀ˲ÊƱ related activities (including those working off campus) are to be provided with a local induction.  This should commence from day one and is the responsibility of your Supervisor.  This information will target specific health and safety measures which relate to your role, the hazards, the procedures and the specific environment in which you work.

The Local HSW Induction Checklist templates (Appendices A and B of the ) are available here for:

• Low risk areas: (Word Doc).
• Inherently High Risk Areas (Word Doc).

For further information refer to the Provision of HSW information, instruction and training chapter and the .

All staff  (continuing, fixed term and casuals) are required to complete the University’s Staff Induction which includes the .  This course is part of your on-boarding activities and will take approx 20 minutes to read.

Contractors must be provided with the necessary information to keep them safe whilst working at the University.

Contractors/consultants undertaking construction work:

• If the local area is engaging these contractors/consultants direct, it must liaise with the University of ÐÂÀ˲ÊƱ - Infrastructure  regarding their requirements.
• This will include the requirement for contractors/consultants to register with the University of ÐÂÀ˲ÊƱ - Infrastructure  and undertake the Contractor Online Induction. Other requirements may apply such as a permit to work, receipt of safety documentation, which the University of ÐÂÀ˲ÊƱ - Infrastructure  will advise.
• Where the contractor/consultant is working in a high risk area where hazardous chemicals are in use/stored, they must be provided with a local area induction. Use the Contractor Induction Form - Areas Containing Hazardous Chemicals (Word Doc/PDF). This is the responsibility of the University staff member responsible for the laboratory/area. Note, in this instance, a record of the induction must be kept on file (e.g., recorded in a laboratory/area specific logbook).
• There may be other situations where a local induction is required to provide information on specific local hazards and risks and emergency response procedures.

Contractors/consultants undertaking non-construction work:

• If these parties have been engaged through Infrastructure or ITDS processes, the University of ÐÂÀ˲ÊƱ - Infrastructure  requirements apply. This includes the requirement for contractors/consultants to register with the University of ÐÂÀ˲ÊƱ - Infrastructure  and undertake the Contractor Online Induction. Other requirements may apply such as a permit to work, receipt of safety documentation, which the University of ÐÂÀ˲ÊƱ - Infrastructure  will advise.
• they must be provided with a local area induction. Use the Contractor Induction Form - Non-construction (Word Doc /PDF ) to guide the induction discussion (a record is not required to be kept). This is the responsibility of the University staff member responsible for the area,

or

• where working in a high risk area where hazardous chemicals are in use/stored, use the Contractor Induction Form - Areas Containing Hazardous Chemicals (Word Doc /PDF ). Note, in this instance, a record of the induction must be kept on file (e.g., recorded in a laboratory/area specific logbook).

Note: when booking a  service request through Infrastructure  or engaging the contractor direct, ensure any specific requirements such as access requirements, site induction and contact details are provided prior to the contractor attending, particularly if entering a high risk area.

Note that the Contractor Safety Management Procedure specifically states that a local area induction is NOT required for:

• contractors undertaking work during normal office hours in an occupied low risk area where they have been engaged to service office equipment or deliver items to general office/reception/public access areas,
• contractors engaged by Infrastructure Branch or ITDS Branch to complete non-construction work in a low risk area.

Refer to the Contractor Safety Management Procedure and  University of ÐÂÀ˲ÊƱ - Infrastructure for further information.

Course aim:To provide participants with a general knowledge of the requirements for working with biological material.

Course content:

• Responsibilities of managers and workers
• Laboratory-based work,
• Biosafety cabinets
• Labelling & storage
• Transport
• Disposal
• Working with people
• Working with animals
• Hazard Management
• Emergency contingencies:
  • Spills
  • Exposure

Suitable for: Staff and postgraduate students who use biological material in work/study.

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

Course content:

• Legislation and responsibilities
• Terminology
• Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
• Hazard Management
• Storage
• Labelling
• Transport (basics)
• Emergencies
• Disposal

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

Duration: 1.5 hours

Course aim : To provide participants with practical knowledge of what to do in the event of a chemical spill.

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

Duration: 8 minutes

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Chemwatch training is found in the Chemwatch System:

1. Login
2. Click the training button on the top right hand side
3. Select the Module you would like to complete

If Chemwatch does not appear to be displaying correctly or the search function is not working, you may be experiencing a compatibility view issue.

You must have an A number to log in to Chemwatch. To access the login link and more information including user guides, visit the HSW Chemwatch page.

Course aim: To assist officers to understand

• Their due diligence obligations under the WHS Act
• The consequences and impact of not meeting their obligations.

Course content:

• Leadership and Definitions
• What is Due Diligence?
• Practical Application of Due Diligence
• The Regulator
• Due Diligence and Leadership

Suitable for: Officers - An officer is a person who makes decisions, or participates in making decisions that affect the whole or a substantial part of business or undertaking and has the capacity to significantly affect the financial standing of the business or undertaking.

Duration: 40 Minutes

Course aim: To provide participants with basic knowledge of event safety.

Course content:

• Legal context
• Hazard management
• Events management process
• Administration

Suitable for: This training module is intended for staff who manage events at the university, including those who assist in the process.

Duration: 30 Minutes

Course aim: To provide participants with the basic understanding of the safety requirements for the use of Gas Cylinder.

Course content:

• What can go wrong?
• General information
• Gas cylinder hazard management, hazards and controls
• Emergency response

Suitable for: Staff and students 

Duration: 30 Minutes