Vision - Healthy and Safe Work at ANU:
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The Australian National University will provide a workplace that is, as far as reasonably practicable, safe and healthy for staff, students, and visitors; and, without risk to the environment. This will be done in compliance with relevant legislation, national standards and codes of practice.
In the event of an injury or disability, the University will assist the staff member with early and effective support to enable productive work to their capabilities.
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Tools for Supervisors
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Tools for Staff
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Supervisors Responsibilities for OHS
Staff induction checklist
Recruitment OHS risk management
Risk assessment for OHS hazards
Purchasing and reuse of office-based equipment - guidelines
Tips for setting up a safer workplace
OHS Self-assesment Program
(ANU staff only) - quality improvement
Minor Work-Related Injury Guidelines
Budget areas have discretion to apply these guidelines
Injury management and rehabilitation
Get in early - support is available
Supervisors Responsibilities
Responsibilities of line managers for Compensation
Supervisor's Brochure
What to do with an injured or distressed staff member?
Manager Assistance program
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Emergency Procedures
Self assessment of OHS risk for office based workplaces (in development)
Contact for advice to set up your workstation:
Occupational Strain Liaison Officer (OSLO)
Your first contact if you have just started and/or need advice to set up your workstation.
If you have an injury/disability -request a workplace assessment by OHSIM's workplace assessors.
Disability Staffing Initiative - EMAD
OHS networks (index)
Health and safety representative (HSR)
Your elected representative on OHS matters
RACLO Contact List
Your local support if you have a worker's compensation claim or are managing an injury/illness/disability
Email OHSIM for advice on managing OHS risks and preventing injury in:
- laboratories
- research
- travel
- refurbishment
- purchasing equipment
Employee Assistance Program
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Reporting
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Injury Management and Workers compensation
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Injury or exposure to people or Death
- report where there is immediate damage to a person or an environmental agent puts people at risk of harm.
(Procedure - ANU log is required )
Dangerous Occurrence
- report any incident that has the potential to harm a person, but has not resulted in injury/illness.
Hazard notification
- report anything which could cause harm to a person or place.
(Procedure - ANU log in required)
Supervisor Statements
Form - Supervisor's Statement on an OHS Incident and Workplace Changes
Form - Supervisor's Statement on Risk to Health posed by an Exposure Event
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Had an injury at work?
Advise your supervisor, lodge an incident and contact OHSIM for advice.
Have an illness/injury that affects your work?
Advise your supervisor, contact OHSIM for advice.
Rehabilitation Information
Returning to work after an injury
Workers compensation
Comcare claim forms available from OHSIM
Frequently Asked Questions about workers compensation
Comcare 'Guide for Employees'
(Comcare website)
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Contacts
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Visit us (by appointment) or send mail to:
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Contact OHSIM Branch HR Division
- OHS advisors
- rehabilitation case managers
Contact UniSafe
Contact ANUgreen
OHS training courses (index)
Book training through HORUS
Comcare (OHS Regulator and Workers Compensation Insurer)
Contact OHSIM if you wish to make a claim or report a hazard
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OHS Injury Management (OHSIM)
HR Division
"OHSIM House"
Building 3 H Block
Fax: 6125 7545
Email: ohsim@anu.edu.au
Phone: 61252657
HR Division phone numbers |
Enterprise Agreement/ OHS Policy
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OHS Procedures/Guidelines:
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ANU Enterprise Agreement
OHS Policies
OHS policy
Rehabilitation policy
Radiation policy
Health Surveillance policy
OHS - working conditions policy
Legal liability and ANU staff in relation to OHS
Management OHS Responsibility and the University's OHS System
Relevant Legislation
Occupational Health and Safety Act 1991
Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988
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Hazard Alerts
OHS hazard management procedures (index)
- plant (equipment)
- radiation
- chemical
- manual tasks
- others
Guidelines
Risk assessment for OHS hazards
Minor Work-Related Injury Guidelines
Purchasing Furniture and office equipment (2005)
ANU OHS management plan
OHS audit program
OHS Performance (being updated)
General OHS information
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Resources
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Printed pamphlets and promotional posters are available on request from ohsim@anu.edu.au
Overuse Injury in the Laboratory (2006) pdf or brochure available
Preventing Occupational Overuse Syndrome (OOS) or RSI (2005) pdf or brochure available
Health Surveillance - Information for Staff (available in brochure format)
Don't let your posture cost you wall chart
Help! If You Are Injured At Work poster (pdf)
Supervisor's Brochure
What to do with an injured or distressed staff member?
Learn to Touch Type On-Line
Voice activated software contact OHSIM for personal assistance
RACLO Information
OSLO information
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| Delegations: |
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HR Delegations (3.57a OHS responsibilities)
Promote and maintain a safe workplace and safe systems of work in accordance with University OHS policies and procedures:
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For staff under a supervisor's direct supervision
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Supervisor
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| For staff of a Department within a budget unit |
Head of Dept |
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General staff of budget unit up to ANU 8
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Admin Mgr
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| All staff of budget unit |
Head of Budget Unit |
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All staff of own portfolio
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DVCR, DVCE, PVC, PVCR
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| All general staff |
ADHR, DHR |
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All staff
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VC
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