OH&S Goals of the University

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 2012 OH&S Goals of the University ...

 

# Goal Measure/s
1 OH&S at the University is effectively resourced to implement the organisation’s Occupational Health and Safety Policy.
  • An OH&S budget has been allocated, and is reviewed annually.
  • OH&S resources are sufficient to implement effective safety systems.
2 All workers at the University are aware of their OH&S responsibilities and have defined roles and accountabilities. Managers and supervisors have overall responsibility for the provision of a safe and healthy working environment and are accountable for ensuring the safety management system is working effectively within their work area.
  • Position descriptions and performance appraisals for all University staff include relevant OH&S responsibilities and accountabilities (as per Policy 2.10.4).
  • All Managers and Supervisors of staff/students have attended the Staff Development training course “Occupational Health and Safety for Supervisors and Managers” or "Senior Managers OH&S Responsibilities Training", as applicable to their position.
3 All University workers, students and contractors receive appropriate health and safety and task related training to perform their function in a safe manner.
  • All workers have successfully completed the UQ General Workplace Safety Induction module.
  • All laboratory workers have successfully completed the online UQ Laboratory Safety Induction module.
  • All new laboratory workers attend a local site specific laboratory induction.
  • Records of OH&S inductions and training are maintained for auditing purposes.
  • All contractors engaged to work at the University have been appropriately inducted.
4 To implement a consultation process to ensure University workers are included in the decision making process impacting on workplace health and safety.
  • The OH&S Council meets 4 times per year, and is attended by representatives from required Facilities/Institutes/Divisions (as per Policy 2.10.01)
  • Faculty, Institute and Key Division OH&S committees are active, chaired by the appropriate Senior Manager, correctly represented and meet a minimum of 4 times per year.
5 To ensure information on OH&S issues is provided and understood by all relevant persons.
  • Workers are advised of the OH&S website during local inductions.  The "New Worker OH&S Induction Checklist" (or equivalent) is completed as verificationthat relevant OH&S issues  have been discussed.
  • Online safety training and induction modules contain competency assessments, with a minimum pass mark requirement. Successful completion is verified by the workers Manager/Supervisor.
  • Organisational units have a dedicated OH&S Notice Board.
6 To report and record in accordance with documented procedures and legislative requirements all workplace injuries, illnesses, incidents, and health and safety hazards, dangerous occurrences and systems failures.
  • 100% of all incident reports are signed off and actioned appropriately by the Head of Section/Faculty/Institute within 12 weeks of the event.
7 To document the University’s health and safety policy, plans and procedures in accordance with the requirements of the Work Health and Safety Act and Regulations.
  • OH&S Policies, Procedures and Guidelines are reviewed at least every 3 years, and in accordance with legislative changes.
  • A ‘Health and Safety Management Plan’ has been developed and is reviewed annually.
8 The University ensures that OH&S documents are clearly identifiable, easily located and include their issue status.
  • All workers have access to required OH&S documents (e.g. via UQ and local websites, local network drives, dedicated OH&S notice boards etc).
  • All OH&S documents include date and version number.
9 To provide a risk management process that is consistent with the nature of workplace activities and scale of health and safety risks.
  • All active risk assessments on the Risk Management Database are assessed and approved by the Supervisor.
  • 20% of all active risk assessments on the database are audited.
10 To provide a hazard identification process that is consistent with the nature of workplace activities and scale of health and safety risks.
  • An OH&S Workplace Assessment Checklist is completed annually by local WHSC’s.
  • A ‘Corrective Action Plan’ is developed from audit findings to resolve identified hazards.
  • Results from OH&S audits and inspections are discussed at the relevant local OH&S Committee.
11 A system is in place to identify and manage all emergency situations and crises that could affect University staff, students and visitors.
  • All workers must complete compulsory online Annual Fire Safety training annually, or equivalent training at their facility.
  • Fire Wardens are appointed and trained in accordance with UQ requirements.
  • Emergency practice evacuations occur in accordance with UQ requirements.

 Work Health & Safety Co-ordinators

  • Please ensure you review your area's performance against these goals annually, and submit your report to the UQ OH&S Division.
  • Ensure ongoing update reports are communicated to your local Safety Committee and results are distributed to relevant workers in your work unit/area.

 Definitions:

'Worker" = all UQ Staff and RHD Students, including academics, lectureres, tutors, researchers, sabbatical/visiting staff, casual staff, vacation scholars, volunteers (as interpreted from the Work Health and Safety Act 2011)

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