Health & Safety

 

Documents and Forms
A-Z of policies and procedures Risk Assessment data base On line injury, illness and incident reporting system Building Fire Warden...
Information for Staff and Students
Workplace Health and Safety Goals Occupational Health and Safety Goals Frequently Used Policy & Forms Occupational Health and Safety Policies, Procedures and Guidlines  ...

Information for Staff and Students

Workplace Health and Safety Goals

Frequently Used Policy & Forms

Incident Reporting

You have an obligation to report all incidents via the UQ online incident reporting system.  Below is a guide to using the system, and a direct link to the online reporting page.

Risk Assessment

All tasks require to have an up to date, approved risk assessment completed prior to commencing the task.  Below is a guide to using the risk management system, and a link to the on line Risk Assessment database.  Please contact the EAIT WHS manager if you require assistance.  There is also a link to the staff development site with the training dates for 2011.  Alternativly you can contact the EAIT WHS manager for group training sessions.

Dangerous Goods and Hazardous Substances

Everyone in the workplace has obligations for the safe management of Dangerous Goods and Hazardous Substances that are being stored, transported or used within the University.  Below are some common Policies, Proceedures and forms required to ensure compliance with the Dangerous Goods Safety Management Act, and the Dangerous Goods Safety Management Regulations. 

Definitions

Dangerous Goods
Dangerous goods are classified on the basis of immediate physical or chemical effects, such as fire, explosion, corrosion and poisoning, affecting property, the environment or people.  Information on Classes, Legislation, Premises classification, Oblitgations and other usefull links can be found at the Dangerous Goods Information Page
 
Hazardous Substances
Hazardous substances are chemicals and other substances which can harm people’s health, causing injury, illness or disease. Health effects may be immediate and short term—such as irritation to the skin or eyes, or corrosive burns—or long term, such as tumours, cancers, or damage to organs.   Further information on helaht effects, exposure standards and legislation on Hazardous Substances can be found at the Hazardous Substance Information Page
 
Further infomation on Dangerous Goods and Hazardous Substances 
Waste Procedures
Prior to disposing of any waste, please consult the Environmental Management System.  This system will guide you to the best method to dispose of chemicals.  Further information on waste.  Further information on recycling and waste procedures.
In order to dispose of chemical waste, it is important that you first read the MSDS sheet.  The University's chemical waste procedure  will assist you in selecting the best method to dispose of your waste.  Please fill in the Chemical Waste Request form to request waste collection by the University Chemical Store.  Please use your UQ username and log on to gain access to the system.  You will be required to fill in your profile if you have logged in for the first time.  Please not that there are chemical recieving and disposal areas in the Frank White Building and the Chemical Engineering building.  Please contact your building manager/WHSO for more information. 
 
Compressed Gas Safety
There are many types of compressed gases in use within the EAIT faculty.  Compressed gas bottle pose several risks that must be managed.  Prior to using compressed gases you should complete the compressed gas training module available on line here. Other information regarding compressed gas safety are available below.
 
 

Contact

Please don't hesitate to call you local WHS Coordinator or the Occupational Health and Safety Unit  if you require any asssistance in relation to any WHS related matters.  Alternatively you can email the EAIT WHS manager on e.platt@uq.edu.au.

 

OHS Contacts
Faculty Appointed WHS Officers Name: Eddie Platt Position: EAIT Workpl...

OHS Contacts

Faculty Appointed WHS Officers

Name: Eddie Platt
Position: EAIT Workplace Health & Safety Manager
Office: GP South Building (74) Room 350

Telephone: 336 51394
Mobile: 0466655124
Email: e.platt@uq.edu.au

Name: Harry Penkeyman
Position: Manager Facilities & Infrastructure, WHSC
Office: GP South Building (74) Room 350
Telephone: 07 336 54151
Modile: 0417779738
Email: h.penkeyman@uq.edu.au
 

Name: Aaron Baxter
Position:  Building Manager / WHSC 
Office: Mansergh Shaw Building (45) Room 322
Phone: 33468734
Mobile: 0466776332
Email: a.baxter@uq.edu.au

Name: Steve Fick
Position: Building Manager / WHSC
Office: General Purpose South Building (78) Room 432

Phone: 3365 3716
Mobile: 0408 074 621
Email: s.fick@uq.edu.au
 

Name: Martin Bull
Position: Building Manager / WHSC 
Office:  Hawken Engineering Building (50) Room s404
Phone: 334653852
Mobile: 0435658751
Email: m.bull@uq.edu.au
 

Name: Liam Bull
Position:  Building Manager / WHSC 
Office: Hawken Engineering Building (50) Room s404
Phone: 3346 9995
Mobile: 0422115176
Email: l.bull@uq.edu.au

School Appointed WHS Officers

Chemical Engineering
Name: Marion Dunstan
Position: Undergraduate Laboratory Prac Manager / WHSC
Office: Chemical Engineering Building (74) Room 317
Telephone: 58592
Mobile: N/A
Email: m.dunstan@eng.uq.edu.au 

Civil Engineering
Name: Jason Van Der Gevel
Position: Technical Officer / WHSC
Office: Building (82) / Room C102
Phone: 3365 3901
Email: j.vandergevel@uq.edu.au

Mechanical Engineering
Name: Doug Malcolm
Position: Technical Officer / WHSR
Office: Mansergh Shaw Building (43) Room 102 / Room 202
Phone: 3346 8740 or x68740
Mobile: 0424 162 061
 

ITEE

Name; Keith Bell
Position; Engineering & Technical Support Manager / WHSO
Office; Hawken Engineering Building (50)
Phone; 3365 3760
Email; bell@itee.uq.edu.au
 

OHS Resources
UQ online Training  Staff Development Program Chemwatch 2 (msds sheets & chemical information) QLD WHS Act ...
WHS Committee Minutes
2010 meeting 1 4.2.2010 meeting 2 ...

WHS Committee Minutes

2010

meeting 1

4.2.2010

meeting 2

27.4.2010

meeting 3

6/08/2010

meeting 4 

11/11/2010

2009

 meeting 1

29.4.09

 meeting 2

 24.6.2009

 meeting 3

 29.10.2009

 meeting 4

 

2008

meeting 1

3.3.08

meeting 2

18.6.08

meeting 3

1.9.08

meeting 4

1.12.08

2007

meeting 1

12.3.07

meeting 2

12.6.07

meeting 3

4.9.07

meeting 4

6.12.07

2006

meeting 1

4.5.06

meeting 2

20.7.06

meeting 3

19.10.06

  

 

WHS Committee Minutes
2012 Faculty Executive OHS Committee Meeting 1 Meeting 2 ...

WHS Committee Minutes

2012

  • Faculty Executive OHS Committee
    • Meeting 1
    • Meeting 2
    • Meeting 3
    • Meeting 4
  • Architecture
    • Meeting 1
    • Meeting 2
    • Meeting 3
    • Meeting 4
  • Chemical Engineering
    • Meeting 1
    • Meeting 2
    • Meeting 3
    • Meeting 4
  • Civil Engineering
    • Meeting 1
    • Meeting 2
    • Meeting 3
    • Meeting 4
  • IT & Electrical Engineering
    • Meeting 1
    • Meeting 2
    • Meeting 3
    • Meeting 4
  • Mechanical and Mining Engineering
    • Meeting 1
    • Meeting 2
    • Meeting 3
    • Meeting 4

2011

  • Faculty Executive OHS Committee
    • Meeting 1
    • Meeting 2
    • Meeting 3
    • Meeting 4
  • Architecture
    • Meeting 1
    • Meeting 2
    • Meeting 3
    • Meeting 4
  • Chemical Engineering
    • Meeting 1
    • Meeting 2
    • Meeting 3
    • Meeting 4
  • Civil Engineering
    • Meeting 1
    • Meeting 2
    • Meeting 3
    • Meeting 4
  • IT & Electrical Engineering
    • Meeting 1
    • Meeting 2
    • Meeting 3
    • Meeting 4
  • Mechanical and Mining Engineering
    • Meeting 1
    • Meeting 2
    • Meeting 3
    • Meeting 4

 

2010

  • Faculty Executive OHS Committee

  • Architecture

    • Meeting 1
    • Meeting 2
    • Meeting 3
    • Meeting 4

  • Chemical Engineering

    • Meeting 1
    • Meeting 2
    • Meeting 3
    • Meeting 4

  • Civil Engineering

    • Meeting 1
    • Meeting 2
    • Meeting 3
    • Meeting 4

  • IT & Electrical Engineering

    • Meeting 1
    • Meeting 2
    • Meeting 3
    • Meeting 4

  • Mechanical and Mining Engineering

    • Meeting 1
    • Meeting 2
    • Meeting 3
    • Meeting 4

 

WHS News
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