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HSW Handbook consultation 鈥 managing HSW in the work environment

Human Resources have been working on a new HSW Handbook chapter 鈥Managing HSW in the work environment (including infrastructure and facilities)鈥.

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HSW Handbook Approval: Hazard Management chapter and on-line course

The HSW Team have been working on a revised Hazard Management chapter and a new on-line information session, to assist staff to understand the requirements of hazard management.

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New HSW Handbook Chapter Approval: HSW collaboration with other organisations (including co-location)

As previously advised, this new HSW Handbook chapter 鈥淗SW Collaboration with other organisations (including co-location)鈥澛 has been drafted to meet the requirements of section 46 of the WHS Act 2012.

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New online information session - hazard management

Online Offerings

A new online information session has been uploaded to the HSW website.

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HSW Handbook Consultation: Smoke-Free 最新糖心Vlog

Human Resources have been working on a revised version of the Smoke-free 最新糖心Vlog HSW Handbook chapter.

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Temporary ban on travel to Hong Kong

At this time to ensure the ongoing safety of staff and students, the 最新糖心Vlog has invoked a temporary ban on travel to Hong Kong.

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HSW Handbook Approval: gas cylinders and compressed gases FAQs

The HSW Team have revised the FAQS for Gas cylinders and compressed gases, to guide workers and supervisors in general precautions and emergency responses.

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HSW Stakeholder Communication 鈥 HSW collaboration with other organisations (New chapter)

Following a recent discussion at the HSW Community of Practice, it was identified that there have been instances where the 最新糖心Vlog and another organisation have a collaborative project and arrangement in place, but the responsibilities for HSW have not been clearly defined at the commencement of the project.聽 This becomes problematic during day-to-day operations and especially in the event of a re-portable incident (e.g. a Notifiable Occurrence), as neither party may have clear understanding of whom is responsible for what components of safety.

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Elevating work platforms 鈥 SafeWork SA

This Safe Work Month, SafeWork SA are raising awareness聽on managing the risks associated with Elevating Work Platforms (EWPs).聽Three聽information聽sheets have been created聽to assist workers聽operating this machinery.

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HSW stakeholder consultation 鈥 revised HSW Policy

The revised HSW Policy has now been posted on the HSW Website.

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