Status and Details

This page provides information about this version of this document, including:

Its status (whether it is current, historic, or comes into effect in the future);
Approval, effective (implementation), and expiry dates;
Relevant staff and their contact details; and
A summary of changes from the previous version.

Work Health and Safety Policy

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Status	Current	Indicates if this version of the document is in effect (Current), yet to come into effect (Future), or expired (Historic).
Effective Date	23rd June 2025	This is the date on which this version of the document came into effect.
Review Date	23rd June 2028	The next review of this document is scheduled to commence on this date.
Approval Authority	University Council	The noted authority approved this is version of the document.
Approval Date	12th June 2025	This is the date on which this version of the document was approved by the authorised authority.
Expiry Date	Not Applicable	This is the date on which this version expires. It may still apply, conditionally, after this date.
Implementation Officer	Peta Preo Director People and Culture	This is the officer generally responsible for day to day administrative matters.
Responsible Executive	Scott Bowman Vice-Chancellor	This is the senior officer with responsibility for the document.
Enquiries Contact	Peta Preo Director People and Culture	General enquiries should be directed to the officer/area listed.

Summary of Changes from Previous Version

The scope of the document was amended throughout to apply to the University community and authorised visitors. The University community is defined as 'Officials and individuals carrying out University business. This includes, but is not limited to, all employees, researchers, peer reviewers, adjuncts, students, volunteers, consultants, agents and contractors.'
Clause 1 - Deleted the sentence - 'The University has a primary duty of care to ensure the health and safety of all people who work, study, and visit its campuses, premises or facilities or are potentially affected by its operations.'
Clause 2 - Added reference to managing the risk of psychosocial hazards.
Clause 3 - Amended the purpose to include - 'provide a safe and healthy working environment, teaching and learning environment, and research environment.'
Clause 4 - listed other relevant governance documents this document should be read in conjunction with.
Clause 6 - added 'this policy applies to all activities conducted by or on behalf of the University's campuses, both on and outside of the campus. This includes University provided students accommodation.'
Clause 7 - new clause to highlight the stand alone governance documents to manage sexual violence.
Clause 8 - 11 - minor amendments.
Clause 12 - amended wording from 'the University will eliminate incidents and hazards' to the University will eliminate or minimise incidents and hazards.'
Clause 13 - 22 - minor amendments.

Clauses Amended:Policy: All