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1. INTRODUCTION TO EHS MANUAL [Establishment]

• 1.1. New. ESTABLISHMENT OF THE EHSMS
• 1.1.1. New. DOCUMENT CONTROL

2. ENVIRONMENT HEALTH AND SAFETY POLICIES [Policy]

• 2.1. New. ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY
• 2.1.1. New. Document Control
• 2.2. New. OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY POLICY
• 2.2.1. New. Purpose
• 2.2.2. New. Application
• 2.2.3. New. Legislation
• 2.2.4. New. References
• 2.2.5. New. Occupational Health and Safety Policy
• 2.2.5.1. New. Commitment
• 2.2.5.2. New. Safety Objectives
• 2.2.5.3. New. Responsibilities For Safety
• 2.2.5.4. New. Consultation
• 2.2.5.5. New. Document Control
• 2.3. New. INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL POLICY
• 2.4. New. Not in Use
• 2.5. New. Not in Use

3. RISK MANAGEMENT [Planning]

• 3.1. NEW. EHS RISK MANAGEMENT
• 3.1.1. New. PURPOSE
• 3.1.2. New. SCOPE
• 3.1.3. New. DEFINITIONS
• 3.1.4. New. PROCEDURE
• 3.1.4.1. New. EHS Risk Management Methodology
• 3.1.4.1.1. New. Local Hazard Identification
• 3.1.4.1.2. New. Risk Assessment Tools
• 3.1.4.1.3. New. Two Variable Risk Matrix
• 3.1.4.1.4. New. Three Variable Risk Calculator
• 3.1.4.2. New. Local Workplace EHS Risk Management
• 3.1.4.3. New. Acquisition/Manufacture of Plant and Equipment
• 3.1.4.4. New. Acquisition of Chemicals & Substances
• 3.1.4.5. New. New or altered systems of work
• 3.1.4.6. New. Acquisition and Leasing of Buildings and Acquisition of Operational Entities
• 3.1.4.7. New. Design of New Buildings and Building Refurbishments
• 3.1.4.8. New. EHS Risk Register
• 3.1.4.9. New. High Consequence Operations
• 3.1.5. New. REFERENCES
• 3.1.6. New. DOCUMENT CONTROL

4. LEGAL & OTHER REQUIREMENTS [Planning]

• 4.1. New. EHS LEGAL REQUIREMENTS
• 4.1.1. New. PURPOSE
• 4.1.2. New. SCOPE
• 4.1.3. New. DEFINITIONS
• 4.1.4. New. PROCEDURE
• 4.1.4.1. New. Access to EHS Legislation and other published EHS requirements
• 4.1.4.2. New. Identification and Monitoring of EHS Legal Requirements
• 4.1.4.3. New. Methodology for Maintaining Currency to EHS Legal Requirements
• 4.1.4.4. New. Licensing and Registration
• 4.1.5. New. RESPONSIBILITIES
• 4.1.6. New. REFERENCES
• 4.1.7. New. DOCUMENT CONTROL

5. EHS MANAGEMENT PLANS, OBJECTIVES & TARGETS [Planning]

• 5.1. New. EHS MANAGEMENT PLANS
• 5.1.1. New. PURPOSE
• 5.1.2. New. SCOPE
• 5.1.3. New. DEFINITIONS
• 5.1.4. New. PROCEDURE
• 5.1.4.1. New. University-wide Strategic Plans - Development
• 5.1.4.2. New. University-wide Strategic Plans - Consultation and Endorsement
• 5.1.4.3. New. University-wide Strategic Plans - Monitoring
• 5.1.4.4. New. Faculty (Budget Division) EHS Management Plans - Development
• 5.1.4.5. .New Faculty (Budget Division) EHS Management plans - Consultation and Endorsement
• 5.1.4.6. .New Faculty (Budget Division) EHS Management Plan - monitoring
• 5.1.5. New. RESPONSIBILITIES
• 5.1.6. New. REFERENCES
• 5.1.7. New. DOCUMENT CONTROL

6. STRUCTURE & RESPONSIBILITIES [Implementation]

• 6.1. New. EHS RESOURCES
• 6.1.1. New. General Manager Environment Health and Safety
• 6.1.1.1. New. Overview of the Environment Health and Safety Unit
• 6.1.1.1.1. New. Purpose
• 6.1.1.1.2. New. Application
• 6.1.1.1.3. New. Document Control
• 6.2. New. EHS RESPONSIBILITY
• 6.2.1. New. Departmental and Faculty Responsibilities for Committees
• 6.2.2. New. Staff Responsibility for Environment and Safety
• 6.2.2.1. New. Purpose
• 6.2.2.2. New. Application
• 6.2.2.3. New. Legislation
• 6.2.2.4. New. References
• 6.2.2.5. New. Responsibilities
• 6.2.2.5.1. New. Authority for Staff
• 6.2.2.5.2. New. Deans, Heads of Campus and Heads of departments
• 6.2.2.5.3. Managers and Section Heads
• 6.2.2.5.4. New. Supervisors (any person who controls or directs others)
• 6.2.2.5.5. New. Staff
• 6.2.2.5.6. New. Contractor Responsibilities
• 6.2.2.5.7. New. Departmental / Faculty EHS Coordinators
• 6.2.2.5.8. New. Elected Health and Safety Representatives (HSR)
• 6.2.2.5.9. New. Staff Environment Advocates
• 6.2.2.5.10. New. Radiation Safety Officers
• 6.2.2.5.11. New. First Aid Officers
• 6.2.2.5.12. New. Building Emergency Controller
• 6.2.2.5.13. New. Deputy Building Emergency Controller
• 6.2.2.5.14. New. Floor Wardens
• 6.2.3. New. Student Responsibility for Environment and Safety
• 6.2.3.1. New. Purpose
• 6.2.3.2. New. Application
• 6.2.3.3. New. Legislation
• 6.2.3.4. New. References
• 6.2.3.5. New. Responsibilities
• 6.2.3.5.1. New. Students
• 6.2.3.5.2. New. Student Union
• 6.2.3.5.3. New. Academic Supervisors
• 6.2.3.6. New. Procedure and Guidelines
• 6.2.3.6.1. New. Children on Campus
• 6.2.4. New. Health and Safety Representatives
• 6.2.5. New. Document Control

7. TRAINING & COMPETENCY [Implementation]

• 7.1. New. EHS TRAINING
• 7.1.1. New. Purpose
• 7.1.2. New. Application
• 7.1.3. New. Legislation
• 7.1.4. New. References
• 7.1.5. New. Responsibilities
• 7.1.6. New. Procedure and Guidelines
• 7.1.6.1. New. Provision of Training
• 7.1.6.2. New. Employment of Staff
• 7.1.6.3. New. Mandatory Training
• 7.1.6.4. New. Identification of Training
• 7.1.6.5. New. Induction of Contractors
• 7.1.6.6. New. Testing for Competency
• 7.1.6.7. New. Records
• 7.1.6.8. Specific Environmental Training
• 7.1.7. New. Document Control

8. CONSULTATION, COMMUNICATION & REPORTING [Implementation]

• 8.1. New. CONSULTATION
• 8.1.1. New. PURPOSE
• 8.1.2. New. SCOPE
• 8.1.3. New. DEFINITIONS
• 8.1.4. New. PROCEDURE
• 8.1.5. New. REFERENCES
• 8.1.6. New. DOCUMENT CONTROL
• 8.2. New. OHS ISSUE RESOLUTION
• 8.2.1. New. Purpose
• 8.2.2. New. Application
• 8.2.3. New. Legislation
• 8.2.4. New. References
• 8.2.5. New. Responsibilities
• 8.2.5.1. New. Head of Department
• 8.2.5.2. New. Local Area Supervisor
• 8.2.5.3. New. The Elected Health and Safety Representative
• 8.2.6. New. Procedure and Guidelines
• 8.2.6.1. New. Issue Resolution
• 8.2.6.2. New. Immediate Safety Hazards
• 8.2.6.3. New.Hierarchy of Controls
• 8.2.6.4. New. Guidelines for Incident Categories
• 8.2.7. New. Document Control
• 8.3. New. EHS COMMUNICATION
• 8.3.1. New. PURPOSE
• 8.3.2. New. SCOPE
• 8.3.3. New. DEFINITIONS
• 8.3.4. New. PROCEDURE
• 8.3.4.1. New. University EHS Communication
• 8.3.4.2. New. Schools/Department Environment Health and Safety Communication
• 8.3.4.3. New. Sharing EHS Information
• 8.3.5. New. RESPONSIBILITIES
• 8.3.6. New. REFERENCES
• 8.3.7. New. DOCUMENT CONTROL
• 8.4. New. Not in Use
• 8.5. New. EHS REPRESENTATION AND EHS COMMITTEES
• 8.5.1. New. PURPOSE
• 8.5.2. New. SCOPE
• 8.5.3. New. DEFINITIONS
• 8.5.4. New. PROCEDURE
• 8.5.5. New. REFERENCES
• 8.5.6. New. DOCUMENT CONTROL

9. DOCUMENTATION [Implementation]

10. DOCUMENT & DATA CONTROL [Implementation]

• 10.1. New. EHS PROCEDURE WRITING
• 10.1.1. New. PURPOSE
• 10.1.2. New. SCOPE
• 10.1.3. New. DEFINITIONS
• 10.1.4. New. PROCEDURE
• 10.1.4.1. New. Procedure Development and Review
• 10.1.4.2. New. Consultation Process and Endorsement
• 10.1.4.3. New. Minor Amendments to EHS Procedures
• 10.1.4.4. New. Urgent Amendments to EHS Procedures
• 10.1.4.5. New. Faculty (Budget Division) EHS procedures
• 10.1.4.6. New. SOPs and EHS Work Instructions
• 10.1.5. New. RESPONSIBILITIES
• 10.1.6. New. REFERENCES
• 10.1.7. New. DOCUMENT CONTROL
• 10.2. New. Not in Use
• 10.3. New. DOCUMENT AND DATA CONTROL
• 10.3.1. New. Purpose
• 10.3.2. New. Application
• 10.3.3. New. Legislation
• 10.3.4. New. References
• 10.3.5. New. Responsibilities
• 10.3.5.1. New. Occupational Health & Safety Committee and Risk Management Committee
• 10.3.5.2. New. General Manager, Environment Health and Safety
• 10.3.6. New. Procedure and Guidelines
• 10.3.6.1. New. Review of Procedures
• 10.3.6.2. New. Issue of Documents
• 10.3.6.3. New. Availability of Documents
• 10.3.6.4. New. Security of Documents
• 10.3.6.5. New. Retention of Documents
• 10.3.6.6. New. Receipt and Control of External Documents
• 10.3.7. New. Document Control

11. MANAGING OPERATIONAL RISK [Implementation]

• 11.1. New. CHEMICAL MANAGEMENT
• 11.1.1. New. Chemical Management
• 11.1.1.1. New. Policy
• 11.1.1.2. New. Application
• 11.1.1.3. New. Legislation
• 11.1.1.4. New. Definitions
• 11.1.1.5. New. Responsibilities
• 11.1.1.5.1. New. Head of Department / Nominee
• 11.1.1.5.2. New. Environment Health and Safety Unit
• 11.1.1.5.3. New. Staff and Students
• 11.1.1.6. New. Procedure and Guidelines
• 11.1.1.6.1. New. Labelling
• 11.1.1.6.2. New. Storage
• 11.1.1.6.3. New. Quantities
• 11.1.1.6.4. New. Segregation
• 11.1.2. New. Hazardous Substances
• 11.1.2.1. New. Purpose
• 11.1.2.2. New. Application
• 11.1.2.3. New. Legislation
• 11.1.2.4. New. References
• 11.1.2.5. New. Definitions
• 11.1.2.6. New. Responsibilities
• 11.1.2.6.1. New. Occupational Health Service Manager
• 11.1.2.6.2. New. Vice-Principal, Human Resources
• 11.1.2.6.3. New. Head of Department
• 11.1.2.6.4. New. Departmental Managers
• 11.1.2.6.5. New. All Employees
• 11.1.2.6.6. New. General Manager, Environment Health and Safety
• 11.1.2.7. New. Procedure and Guidelines
• 11.1.2.7.1. New. Licencing and Notification Requirements
• 11.1.2.7.2. New. Storage
• 11.1.2.7.3. New. Use
• 11.1.2.7.4. New. Risk Assessment Process
• 11.1.2.7.5. New. Scheduled Hazardous Substances
• 11.1.2.8. New. Guidelines for Carcinogens
• 11.1.2.8.1. New. Handling
• 11.1.2.8.2. New. Storage and Labelling
• 11.1.2.8.3. New. Safety in the Laboratory
• 11.1.2.8.4. New. Protective Equipment
• 11.1.2.8.5. New. Contamination
• 11.1.2.8.6. New. Licensing and Monitoring
• 11.1.2.8.7. New. Animal Experimentation and Carcinogens
• 11.1.2.8.8. New. Waste Disposal
• 11.1.2.8.9. New. Emergency Procedures
• 11.1.3. New. Dangerous Goods
• 11.1.3.1. New. Purpose
• 11.1.3.2. New. Application
• 11.1.3.3. New. Legislation
• 11.1.3.4. New. References
• 11.1.3.5. New. Definitions
• 11.1.3.6. New. Responsibilities
• 11.1.3.6.1. Head of Department
• 11.1.3.6.2. New. Departmental Manager
• 11.1.3.6.3. New. Staff and Students
• 11.1.3.6.4. New. General Manager, Environment Health and Safety
• 11.1.3.6.5. New. Manager, Security
• 11.1.3.7. New. Procedure and Guidelines
• 11.1.3.7.1. New. Register / Manifest
• 11.1.3.7.2. New. Storage
• 11.1.3.7.3. New. Handling
• 11.1.3.7.4. New.Transport Across Campus
• 11.1.3.7.5. New. Dangerous Goods Risk Assessment Process
• 11.1.3.7.6. New. Special Requirements for Dangerous Goods
• 11.1.3.7.7. New. Placarding
• 11.1.3.8. New. Special Dangerous Goods
• 11.1.3.8.1. New. Flammable Liquids
• 11.1.3.8.2. New. Gases
• 11.1.3.8.2.1. New. Special Guidelines for Handling Inert Gases
• 11.1.4. New.Poisons and Drugs
• 11.1.4.1. New. Purpose
• 11.1.4.2. New. Application
• 11.1.4.3. New. Legislation
• 11.1.4.4. New. References
• 11.1.4.5. New. Responsibilities
• 11.1.4.5.1. New. Head of Department
• 11.1.4.5.2. New. Permit Holder
• 11.1.4.5.3. New. General Manager, Environment Health and Safety
• 11.1.4.5.4. New. Staff
• 11.1.4.6. New. Procedures and Guidelines
• 11.1.4.6.1. New. Application for a Permit
• 11.1.4.6.2. New. Preparation of a Register
• 11.1.4.6.3. New. Storage and Use
• 11.1.4.6.4. New. Disposal
• 11.1.5. New. Other Chemical Substances
• 11.1.5.1. New. Purpose
• 11.1.5.2. New. Application
• 11.1.5.3. New. Legislation
• 11.1.5.4. New. References
• 11.1.5.5. New. Responsibilities
• 11.1.5.5.1. New. Head of Department / Departmental Manager
• 11.1.5.5.2. New. General Manager, Environment Health and Safety
• 11.1.5.5.3. New. School of Chemistry
• 11.1.5.6. New. Procedure and Guidelines
• 11.1.5.6.1. New. Alcohol
• 11.1.5.6.2. New. Cryogenic Liquids
• 11.1.5.6.3. New. Cytotoxic Substances
• 11.1.6. New. Material Safety Data Sheets
• 11.1.6.1. New. Purpose
• 11.1.6.2. New. Application
• 11.1.6.3. New. Legislation
• 11.1.6.4. New. References
• 11.1.6.5. New. Responsibilities
• 11.1.6.5.1. New. Laboratory Managers, Workshop Managers and Supervisors
• 11.1.6.5.2. New. General Manager, Environment Health and Safety
• 11.1.6.5.3. New. Staff
• 11.1.6.6. New. Procedure and Guidelines
• 11.1.7. New. Labelling of Chemicals
• 11.1.7.1. New. Purpose
• 11.1.7.2. New. Application
• 11.1.7.3. New. Legislation
• 11.1.7.4. New. References
• 11.1.7.5. New. Responsibilities
• 11.1.7.5.1. New. Head of Department
• 11.1.7.5.2. New. Departmental Managers
• 11.1.7.5.3. New. Staff / Students
• 11.1.7.6. New. Procedure and Guidelines
• 11.1.7.6.1. New. Information on Labels
• 11.1.7.6.2. New. Labels on Decanted Containers
• 11.1.7.6.3. New. Labelling of Waste
• 11.1.8. New. Document Control
• 11.2. New. BIOLOGICAL RISK
• 11.2.1. New. Use of Animals
• 11.2.1.1. New. Purpose
• 11.2.1.2. New. Application
• 11.2.1.3. New. Legislation
• 11.2.1.4. New. References
• 11.2.1.5. New. Responsibilities
• 11.2.1.5.1. New. Deans and Heads of Academic and Administrative Departments
• 11.2.1.5.2. New. Managers and Supervisors
• 11.2.1.5.3. New. All Employees
• 11.2.1.6. New. Procedure and Guidelines
• 11.2.1.6.1. New. Personal Protections for Working with Animals
• 11.2.1.6.2. New. Special Consideration Animals
• 11.2.1.6.3. New. Pregnancy and Work with Animals
• 11.2.1.6.4. New Work Requiring Immunisation
• 11.2.1.6.5. New. Biological Permits
• 11.2.2. New. Gene Technology and Bio safety Committee
• 11.2.2.1. New. Purpose
• 11.2.2.2. New. Application
• 11.2.2.3. New. Legislation
• 11.2.2.4. New. References
• 11.2.2.5. New. Responsibilities
• 11.2.2.5.1. New. Biohazard Committee
• 11.2.2.5.2. New. Biosafety Sub Committee
• 11.2.2.5.3. New. Gene Technology Committees
• 11.2.2.6. New. Procedures and Guidelines
• 11.2.2.6.1. New. Gene Technology and Bio safety Committee Activities
• 11.2.2.6.2. New. Gene Technology Requirements
• 11.2.3. New. Importation of Biological Materials
• 11.2.3.1. New. Purpose
• 11.2.3.2. New. Application
• 11.2.3.3. New. Legislation
• 11.2.3.4. New. References
• 11.2.3.5. New. Responsibilities
• 11.2.3.5.1. New. Deans and Heads of Academic and Administrative Departments
• 11.2.3.5.2. New. Managers and Supervisors
• 11.2.3.5.3. New. Staff / Students
• 11.2.3.6. New. Procedure and Guidelines
• 11.2.3.6.1. New. Importation Permits
• 11.2.3.6.2. New. Local Authorisation
• 11.2.3.6.3. New. Potential Problems Associated with the Importation of Biological Material
• 11.2.4. New. Transport, Packaging and Disposal of Infectious Material
• 11.2.4.1. New. Purpose
• 11.2.4.2. New. Application
• 11.2.4.3. New. Legislation
• 11.2.4.4. New. References
• 11.2.4.5. New. Responsibilities
• 11.2.4.5.1. New. Deans and Heads of Academic and Administrative Departments
• 11.2.4.5.2. New. Managers and Supervisors
• 11.2.4.5.3. New. All Employees
• 11.2.4.6. New. Procedure and Guidelines
• 11.2.4.6.1. New. Transport of Infectious Waste
• 11.2.4.6.2. New. Classification of Biological Materials
• 11.2.4.6.3. New. Packaging of Infectious Waste
• 11.2.5. New. Laboratory Guidelines - Sterilisation
• 11.2.5.1. New. Purpose
• 11.2.5.2. New. Application
• 11.2.5.3. New. Legislation
• 11.2.5.4. New. References
• 11.2.5.5. New. Responsibilities
• 11.2.5.5.1. New. Deans and Heads of Academic and Administrative Departments
• 11.2.5.5.2. New. Managers and Supervisors
• 11.2.5.5.3. New. Staff / Students
• 11.2.5.6. New. Procedure and Guidelines
• 11.2.5.6.1. New. Sterilisation by Steam
• 11.2.5.6.2. New. Disinfection and Sterilisation by Heat
• 11.2.5.6.3. New. Disinfection by Chemical Agent
• 11.2.5.6.4. New. Selection of Disinfectants
• 11.2.6. New. Spill Response
• 11.2.6.1. New. Purpose
• 11.2.6.2. New. Application
• 11.2.6.3. New. Legislation
• 11.2.6.4. New. References
• 11.2.6.5. New. Responsibilities
• 11.2.6.5.1. New. Managers and Supervisors
• 11.2.6.5.2. New. Staff / Students
• 11.2.6.6. New. Procedure and Guidelines
• 11.2.6.6.1. New. Spills in Laboratory Areas
• 11.2.6.6.2. New. Spills Inside Biological Safety Cabinets
• 11.2.6.6.3. New. Spills Inside Centrifuges
• 11.2.7. New. Equipment for Handling Biological Materials
• 11.2.7.1. New. Purpose
• 11.2.7.2. New. Application
• 11.2.7.3. New. Legislation
• 11.2.7.4. New. References
• 11.2.7.5. New. Responsibilities
• 11.2.7.5.1. New. Managers and Supervisors
• 11.2.7.5.2. New. Staff / Students
• 11.2.7.6. New. Procedure and Guidelines
• 11.2.7.6.1. New. Centrifuges
• 11.2.7.6.2. New. Refrigerators and Freezers
• 11.2.7.6.3. New. Biological Safety Cabinets
• 11.2.7.6.4. New. Servicing Equipment
• 11.2.7.6.5. New. Malfunction of Equipment
• 11.2.8. New. Work Practices
• 11.2.8.1. New. Purpose
• 11.2.8.2. New. Application
• 11.2.8.3. New. Legislation
• 11.2.8.4. New. References
• 11.2.8.5. New. Responsibilities
• 11.2.8.5.1. New. Deans and Heads of Academic and Administrative Departments
• 11.2.8.5.2. New. Managers and Supervisors
• 11.2.8.5.3. New. Staff Students
• 11.2.8.6. New. Procedure and Guidelines
• 11.2.8.6.1. New. Laboratory Accommodation
• 11.2.8.6.2. New. Safe Work Practices
• 11.2.9. New. Laboratory Hygiene
• 11.2.9.1. New. Purpose
• 11.2.9.2. New. Application
• 11.2.9.3. New. Legislation
• 11.2.9.4. New. References
• 11.2.9.5. New. Responsibilities
• 11.2.9.5.1. New. Deans and Heads of Academic and Administrative Departments
• 11.2.9.5.2. New. Managers and Supervisors
• 11.2.9.5.3. New. Staff / Students
• 11.2.9.6. New. Procedure and Guidelines
• 11.2.9.6.1. New. Handling Potential Sources of Contamination
• 11.2.9.6.2. New. Precautions for Laboratory Workers
• 11.2.9.6.3. New. First Aid
• 11.2.9.6.4. New. Reporting Incidents
• 11.2.10. New. Document Control
• 11.3. New. LABORATORY RISK
• 11.3.1. New. Purpose
• 11.3.2. New. Application
• 11.3.3. New. Legislation
• 11.3.4. New. References
• 11.3.5. New. Responsibilities
• 11.3.5.1. New. Department Heads
• 11.3.5.2. New. General Manager, Environment Health and Safety
• 11.3.6. New. Procedure and Guidelines
• 11.3.6.1. New. Laboratories with Dangerous Goods
• 11.3.6.2. New. Using AS 2243 Safety in Laboratories
• 11.3.6.3. New. Understanding AS 2982 Laboratory Construction
• 11.3.7. New. Document Control
• 11.4. New. AFTER HOURS RISK
• 11.4.1. New. Purpose
• 11.4.2. New. Application
• 11.4.3. New. Legislation
• 11.4.4. New. References
• 11.4.5. New. Responsibilities
• 11.4.5.1. New. Head of Department
• 11.4.5.2. New. Supervisors
• 11.4.5.3. New. Staff and Students
• 11.4.6. New. Procedure and Guidelines
• 11.4.6.1. New. Working out of hours or whilst on leave or special studies
• 11.4.6.2. New. Terms of Risk Assessments
• 11.4.6.3. New. Unsupervised Student Laboratory and Study Areas
• 11.4.6.4. New. Laboratory and office Areas
• 11.4.6.5. New. High Risk Hazards (Not to be undertaken alone or after hours alone)
• 11.4.7. New. Document Control
• 11.5. New. IONISING RADIATION
• 11.5.1. New. Radiation Management Plan
• 11.5.1.1. New. Purpose
• 11.5.1.2. New. Application
• 11.5.1.3. New. Legislation
• 11.5.1.4. New. References
• 11.5.1.5. New. Responsibilities
• 11.5.1.5.1. New. University Radiation Adviser
• 11.5.1.5.2. New. Radiation Safety Committee
• 11.5.1.5.3. New. Head of Department
• 11.5.1.5.4. New. Departmental Radiation Safety Officer
• 11.5.1.5.5. New. Staff / Students
• 11.5.1.6. New. Procedure and Guidelines
• 11.5.1.6.1. New. Assessment of Risk
• 11.5.1.6.2. New. Control Measures
• 11.5.1.6.3. New. Justification
• 11.5.1.6.4. New. Training
• 11.5.1.6.5. New. Plan Requirements
• 11.5.1.6.6. New. Penalties
• 11.5.1.6.7. New. Contact Details
• 11.5.2. New. Licencing Requirements
• 11.5.2.1. New. Purpose
• 11.5.2.2. New. Application
• 11.5.2.3. New. Legislation
• 11.5.2.4. New. References
• 11.5.2.5. New. Responsibilities
• 11.5.2.5.1. New. Radiation Adviser, Environment Health and Safety Unit
• 11.5.2.5.2. New. Heads of Department / Departmental Radiation Safety Officers
• 11.5.2.5.3. New. Staff / Students
• 11.5.2.6. New. Procedure and Guidelines
• 11.5.2.6.1. New. Management License
• 11.5.2.6.2. New. Operator Licenses
• 11.5.2.6.3. New. Unit and Sealed Source Licenses
• 11.5.3. New. Purchasing Procedures
• 11.5.3.1. New. Purpose
• 11.5.3.2. New. Application
• 11.5.3.3. New. Legislation
• 11.5.3.4. New. References
• 11.5.3.5. New. Responsibilities
• 11.5.3.5.1. New. Departmental managers, supervisors and DRSO's
• 11.5.3.6. New. Staff / Students
• 11.5.3.7. New. Procedure and Guidelines
• 11.5.4. New. Storage and Handling of Radionuclides
• 11.5.4.1. New. Purpose
• 11.5.4.2. New. Application
• 11.5.4.3. New. Legislation
• 11.5.4.4. New. References
• 11.5.4.5. New. Responsibilities
• 11.5.4.5.1. New. Department Managers, Supervisors and DRSO's
• 11.5.4.5.2. New. Staff / Students
• 11.5.4.6. New. Procedure and Guidelines
• 11.5.4.6.1. New. Training
• 11.5.4.6.2. New. Monitoring
• 11.5.4.6.3. New. Monitoring Equipment
• 11.5.4.6.4. New. Reduction of Hazards
• 11.5.4.6.5. New. Transport and Storage
• 11.5.4.6.6. New. Shielding
• 11.5.4.6.7. New. Decontamination and Wipe Tests
• 11.5.4.6.8. New. Disposal
• 11.5.5. New. Emergency Procedures
• 11.5.5.1. New. Purpose
• 11.5.5.2. New. Application
• 11.5.5.3. New. Legislation
• 11.5.5.4. New. References
• 11.5.5.5. New. Responsibilities
• 11.5.5.5.1. New. Department Managers, Supervisors and DRSO's
• 11.5.5.5.2. New. Staff and Students
• 11.5.5.6. New. Procedure and Guidelines
• 11.5.5.6.1. New. Emergency Requirements
• 11.5.5.6.2. New. Hazard Identification
• 11.5.5.6.3. New. Possible Emergency Scenarios
• 11.5.5.6.4. New. Medical Care for Radiation Exposure Victims
• 11.5.6. New. Document Control
• 11.6. New. NON-IONISING RADIATION
• 11.6.1. New. Protection for Non-Ionising Radiation
• 11.6.1.1. New. Purpose
• 11.6.1.2. New. Application
• 11.6.1.3. New. Legislation
• 11.6.1.4. New. References
• 11.6.1.5. New. Definitions
• 11.6.1.6. New. Responsibilities
• 11.6.1.6.1. New. Managers and Department Radiation Safety Officer's (D.R.S.O's)
• 11.6.1.6.2. New. Departments in Control of Equipment that emits Non-Ionizing Electromagnetic Radiation
• 11.6.1.6.3. New. Staff / Students
• 11.6.1.7. New. Procedure and Guidelines
• 11.6.1.7.1. New. Safe Guarding Requirements
• 11.6.1.7.2. New. Extremely Low Frequency Electric Fields (ELFEF)
• 11.6.1.7.3. New. Types of Radiation
• 11.6.2. New. Document Control
• 11.7. New. ELECTRICAL INSPECTION & TESTING
• 11.7.1. New. PURPOSE
• 11.7.2. New. SCOPE
• 11.7.3. New. DEFINITIONS
• 11.7.4. New. PROCEDURE
• 11.7.4.1. New. Pre-Purchase and Manufacturing of Electrical Equipment
• 11.7.4.2. New. Portable Electrical Equipment Testing and Tagging
• 11.7.4.3. New. Residual Current Devices Testing and Tagging
• 11.7.4.4. New. Double Adaptors and Power Boards
• 11.7.4.5. New. Extension Leads
• 11.7.4.6. New. Faulty/Damaged Portable Electrical Equipment
• 11.7.4.7. New. Faulty/Damaged Residual Current Device
• 11.7.4.8. New. Disposal of Portable Electrical Equipment
• 11.7.5. New. RESPONSIBILITIES
• 11.7.6. New. REFERENCES
• 11.7.7. New. DOCUMENT CONTROL
• 11.8. .New. PURCHASING - EHS REQUIREMENTS
• 11.8.1. New. PURPOSE
• 11.8.2. New. SCOPE
• 11.8.3. New. DEFINITIONS
• 11.8.4. New. PROCEDURE
• 11.8.4.1. New. Introduction to Purchasing Approval
• 11.8.4.2. New. Prepurchase Risk Assessment Checklist
• 11.8.4.3. New. Initial Purchasing EHS Requirements
• 11.8.4.4. New. Subsequent Purchasing EHS Requirements
• 11.8.5. New. RESPONSIBILITIES
• 11.8.6. New. REFERENCES
• 11.8.7. New. DOCUMENT CONTROL
• 11.9. New. MANUAL HANDLING AND ERGONOMICS
• 11.9.1. New. Manual Handling
• 11.9.1.1. New. Purpose
• 11.9.1.2. New. Application
• 11.9.1.3. New. Legislation
• 11.9.1.4. New. References
• 11.9.1.5. New. Responsibilities
• 11.9.1.5.1. New. Heads of Department
• 11.9.1.5.2. New. Laboratory Managers and Supervisors
• 11.9.1.5.3. New. Staff / Students
• 11.9.1.5.4. New. General Manager, Environment Health and Safety
• 11.9.1.6. New. Procedure and Guidelines
• 11.9.1.6.1. New. Introduction
• 11.9.1.6.2. New. Identification
• 11.9.1.6.3. New. Assessment
• 11.9.1.6.4. New. Control
• 11.9.1.6.5. New. Training
• 11.9.2. New. Ergonomic Principles for Screen Based Work
• 11.9.2.1. New. Purpose
• 11.9.2.2. New. Application
• 11.9.2.3. New. Legislation
• 11.9.2.4. New. References
• 11.9.2.5. New. Responsibilities
• 11.9.2.5.1. New. Head of Department
• 11.9.2.5.2. New. Departmental Managers and Supervisors
• 11.9.2.5.3. New. Staff / Students
• 11.9.2.5.4. New. Environment Health and Safety Unit
• 11.9.2.6. New. Procedure and Guidelines
• 11.9.2.6.1. New. Seating
• 11.9.2.6.2. New. Workstations
• 11.9.2.6.3. New. Computing Equipment
• 11.9.2.6.4. New. Access Spaces
• 11.9.2.6.5. New. Lighting
• 11.9.2.6.6. New. Other Ergonomic Considerations
• 11.9.3. New. Preventing Occupational Overuse Injuries
• 11.9.3.1. New. Purpose
• 11.9.3.2. New. Application
• 11.9.3.3. New. Legislation
• 11.9.3.4. New. References
• 11.9.3.5. New. Responsibilities
• 11.9.3.5.1. New. Department Managers and Supervisors
• 11.9.3.5.2. New. Occupational Health Unit
• 11.9.3.5.3. New. Counselling Services
• 11.9.3.5.4. New. Sport and Physical Recreation Centre
• 11.9.3.5.5. New. Environment Health and Safety Unit
• 11.9.3.5.6. New. Staff / Students
• 11.9.3.6. New. Procedure and Guidelines
• 11.9.3.6.1. New. Understanding Occupational Overuse Syndrome
• 11.9.3.6.2. New. Preventing Occupational Overuse Injuries
• 11.9.3.6.3. New. VDUs and Radiation
• 11.9.4. New. Document Control
• 11.10. Not in use
• 11.11. New. TRAVEL AND OFF-CAMPUS RISK
• 11.11.1. New. Purpose
• 11.11.2. New. Application
• 11.11.3. New. Legislation
• 11.11.4. New. References
• 11.11.5. New. Definitions
• 11.11.6. New. Responsibilities
• 11.11.6.1. New. Deans, Heads of Department
• 11.11.6.2. New. Departmental Managers
• 11.11.6.3. New. Supervisors
• 11.11.6.4. New. Staff & Students
• 11.11.6.5. New. General Manager, Environment Health and Safety
• 11.11.7. New. Procedure and Guidelines
• 11.11.7.1. New. Assess your fitness for Travel and Participation
• 11.11.7.2. New. Mode of Transport
• 11.11.7.3. New. Assess the Location
• 11.11.7.4. New. Assess and Control Risks of the Activity
• 11.11.7.5. New. Placement and Fieldwork Guides
• 11.11.7.6. New. Insurance and Privacy Guidelines
• 11.11.8. New. Document Control
• 11.12. New. SMOKING IN THE WORKPLACE
• 11.12.1. New. PURPOSE
• 11.12.2. New. SCOPE
• 11.12.3. New. DEFINITIONS
• 11.12.4. New. PROCEDURE
• 11.12.4.1. New. Identification of Non-Smoking Areas
• 11.12.4.2. New. Theatrical Performance and Bona Fide Research
• 11.12.4.3. Control of Non-Smoking Areas
• 11.12.5. New. RESPONSIBILITIES
• 11.12.6. New. REFERENCES
• 11.12.7. New. DOCUMENT CONTROL
• 11.13. New. ALCOHOL AND DRUGS IN THE WORKPLACE
• 11.13.1. New. Document Control
• 11.14. New. PLANT
• 11.14.1. New. Safe Use of Ducted Fume Cupboards
• 11.14.1.1. New. Purpose
• 11.14.1.2. New. Application
• 11.14.1.3. New. Legislation
• 11.14.1.4. New. References
• 11.14.1.5. New. Responsibilities
• 11.14.1.5.1. New. Laboratory, managers, department managers and supervisors
• 11.14.1.5.2. New. Property and Campus Services
• 11.14.1.5.3. New. All Employees
• 11.14.1.6. New. Procedure and Guidelines
• 11.14.1.6.1. New. Document Control
• 11.14.2. New. Plant Regulations
• 11.14.2.1. New. Purpose
• 11.14.2.2. New. Application
• 11.14.2.3. New. Legislation
• 11.14.2.4. New. References
• 11.14.2.5. New. Responsibilities
• 11.14.2.5.1. New. Suppliers Including Importers
• 11.14.2.5.2. New. Supplier of Used Plant
• 11.14.2.5.3. New. Supplier of Hired Plant
• 11.14.2.5.4. New. Head of Department
• 11.14.2.5.5. New. Supervisor
• 11.14.2.5.6. New. Operators of Plant
• 11.14.2.6. New. Procedures and Guidelines
• 11.14.2.6.1. New. Plant Registration
• 11.14.2.6.2. New. Hazard Identification
• 11.14.2.6.3. New. Risk Control Measures
• 11.14.2.6.4. New. Guarding and Emergency Systems
• 11.14.2.6.5. New. Certificates of Competency
• 11.14.2.7. New. Document Control
• 11.14.3. New. Withdrawal of Unsafe Equipment from Use
• 11.14.3.1. New. Purpose
• 11.14.3.2. New. Application
• 11.14.3.3. New. Legislation
• 11.14.3.4. New. References
• 11.14.3.5. New. Responsibilities
• 11.14.3.5.1. New. Managers and Supervisors
• 11.14.3.5.2. New. Staff, students, contractors and Visitors
• 11.14.3.6. New. Procedures and Guidelines
• 11.14.3.7. New. Document Control
• 11.15. New. SCIENTIFIC DIVING
• 11.15.1. New. Purpose
• 11.15.2. New. Application
• 11.15.3. New. Legislation
• 11.15.4. New. References
• 11.15.5. New. Responsibilities
• 11.15.5.1. New. Department Managers and Supervisors
• 11.15.5.2. New. Staff and Students
• 11.15.6. New. Procedures and Guidelines
• 11.15.6.1. New. Equipment
• 11.15.6.2. New. Diving Records and Certification
• 11.15.6.3. New. Diving Medical Certificate
• 11.15.6.4. New. Recommended Diving Practice
• 11.15.6.5. New. Diving Incidents
• 11.15.7. New. Document Control
• 11.16. New. CONFINED SPACES
• 11.16.1. New. PURPOSE
• 11.16.2. New. SCOPE
• 11.16.3. New. DEFINITIONS
• 11.16.4. New. PROCEDURE
• 11.16.4.1. New. Identification and Risk Assessment of Confined Spaces - Buildings and Building Infrastructure
• 11.16.4.2. New. Identification and Risk Assessment of Confined Spaces - Faculty (Budget Division) Controlled Plant and Equipment
• 11.16.4.3. New. Non-Confined Spaces
• 11.16.4.4. New. Authorising Entry into a Confined Space
• 11.16.4.5. New. Authorising a Contractor's Confined Space Entry System
• 11.16.4.6. New. Entering and Working in Confined Spaces
• 11.16.4.7. New. Confined Spaces and Register
• 11.16.4.8. New. Signage and Access Restrictions
• 11.16.4.9. New. Emergency Response
• 11.16.4.10. New. CSE Authorising Officer Training
• 11.16.4.11. New. Entry and Standby Personnel Training
• 11.16.5. New. RESPONSIBILITIES
• 11.16.6. New. REFERENCES
• 11.16.7. New.DOCUMENT CONTROL
• 11.17. New. WORKING AT HEIGHTS
• 11.17.1. New. Purpose
• 11.17.2. New. Application
• 11.17.3. New. Legislation
• 11.17.4. New. References
• 11.17.5. New. Definitions
• 11.17.6. New. Responsibitities and Procedures
• 11.17.7. New. Document Control
• 11.18. New. ASBESTOS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
• 11.18.1. New. Purpose
• 11.18.2. New. Application
• 11.18.3. New. Legislation
• 11.18.4. New. References
• 11.18.5. New. Responsibilities
• 11.18.5.1. New. Property & Campus Services
• 11.18.5.2. New. General Manager, Environment Health and Safety
• 11.18.5.3. New. Departmental Managers
• 11.18.5.4. New. Maintenance (Asset Services) Staff / Contractors
• 11.18.5.5. New. Staff
• 11.18.6. New. Procedure and Guidelines
• 11.18.7. New. Document Control
• 11.19. Not in Use
• 11.20. New. COOLING TOWER MANAGEMENT
• 11.20.1. New. PURPOSE
• 11.20.2. New. SCOPE
• 11.20.3. New. DEFINITIONS
• 11.20.4. New. PROCEDURE
• 11.20.4.1. New. Cooling Tower Registration
• 11.20.4.2. New. Risk Management Plan
• 11.20.4.3. New. Controlling Specified Risks
• 11.20.4.4. New. Records
• 11.20.4.5. New. Water Test Results
• 11.20.4.6. New. Adverse Water Test Results
• 11.20.4.7. New. Outbreak of Legionnaires'
• 11.20.4.8. New. Buildings Not Owned by the University of Melbourne
• 11.20.5. New. RESPONSIBILITIES
• 11.20.6. New. REFERENCES
• 11.20.7. New. DOCUMENT CONTROL
• 11.21. New. WORKPLACE ENVIRONMENT AND FACILITIES
• 11.21.1. New. Purpose
• 11.21.2. New. Application
• 11.21.3. New. Legislation
• 11.21.4. New. References
• 11.21.5. New. Responsibilities
• 11.21.5.1. New. Head of Department / Department Manager
• 11.21.5.2. New. Supervisors
• 11.21.5.3. New. Staff / Students
• 11.21.5.4. New. VIce-Principal, Property & Campus Services
• 11.21.5.5. New. Contract Cleaning Staff
• 11.21.6. New. Procedure and Guidelines
• 11.21.6.1. New. Eating Facilities
• 11.21.6.2. New. Change rooms
• 11.21.6.3. New. Washing Facilities
• 11.21.6.4. New. Drinking Water
• 11.21.6.5. New. General Cleanliness
• 11.21.6.6. New. Cleaning Procedures
• 11.21.6.7. New. Spillage involving human material
• 11.21.6.8. new. Incidents Involving Syringes
• 11.21.6.9. New. Waste Removal
• 11.21.7. New. Document Control
• 11.22. Not in use
• 11.23. New. NOISE - OCCUPATIONAL, ENVIRONMENTAL
• 11.23.1. New. Purpose
• 11.23.2. New. Application
• 11.23.3. New. Legislation
• 11.23.4. New. References
• 11.23.4.1. New. Definitions
• 11.23.5. New. Responsibilities
• 11.23.5.1. New. Head of Department
• 11.23.5.2. New. Supervisor
• 11.23.5.3. New. Health and Safety Representative
• 11.23.5.4. New. Employees
• 11.23.5.5. New. Environment Health and Safety Unit
• 11.23.6. New. Procedure and Guidelines
• 11.23.6.1. New. Noise risk Identification Assessment and Control
• 11.23.6.2. New. Sample Noise Control Plan
• 11.23.6.3. New. Hierarchy of Control
• 11.23.6.4. New. Selection and use of Hearing Protection
• 11.23.6.5. New. Audiological Examinations
• 11.23.6.6. New. Hearing Protection Signage
• 11.23.6.7. New. Controlling Environmental Noise
• 11.23.6.8. New. Controlling Nuisance Noise
• 11.23.7. New. Document Control
• 11.24. New. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
• 11.24.1. New. Purpose
• 11.24.2. New. Application
• 11.24.3. New. Legislation
• 11.24.4. New. References
• 11.24.5. New. Responsibilities
• 11.24.5.1. New. Department Managers and Supervisors
• 11.24.5.2. New. Property and Campus Services Project Officer
• 11.24.5.3. New. Staff / Students
• 11.24.6. New. Procedure and Guidelines
• 11.24.6.1. New. Conducting Risk Assessments for PPE
• 11.24.6.2. New. Basic PPE
• 11.24.6.3. New. Other PPE
• 11.24.6.4. New. Sterility Protection
• 11.24.6.5. New. Requirements for Health Monitoring
• 11.24.7. New. Document Control
• 11.25. New. EHS SIGNAGE
• 11.25.1. New. PURPOSE
• 11.25.2. New. SCOPE
• 11.25.3. New. DEFINITIONS
• 11.25.4. New. PROCEDURE
• 11.25.4.1. New. Responsible Officers
• 11.25.4.2. New. Signage Selection & Design
• 11.25.4.3. New. Installation
• 11.25.4.4. New. Inspection, Maintenance and Cleaning
• 11.25.4.5. New. Removal
• 11.25.5. New. RESPONSIBILITIES
• 11.25.6. New. REFERENCES
• 11.25.7. New. DOCUMENT CONTROL
• 11.26. New. WORKING OUTDOORS
• 11.27. New. LOCK OUT, TAG OUT AND ISOLATION
• 11.28. Not in Use
• 11.29. New. CONTRACTOR MANAGEMENT
• 11.30. New. HOT WORK
• 11.30.1. New. PURPOSE
• 11.30.2. New. SCOPE
• 11.30.3. New. DEFINITIONS
• 11.30.4. New. PROCEDURE
• 11.30.4.1. New.Risk Assessment of Hot Work - Asset Services Operations
• 11.30.4.2. New. Risk Assessment of Hot Work - Construction
• 11.30.4.3. New. Risk Assessment of Hot Work - Faculty (Budget Division) Controlled Plant and Equipment
• 11.30.4.4. New. Authorising Hot Work
• 11.30.4.5. New. Authorising a Contractor's Hot Work System
• 11.30.4.6. New. Conducting Hot Work
• 11.30.4.7. New. Total Fire Ban
• 11.30.4.8. New. Emergency Response
• 11.30.4.9. New. HW Authorising Officer Training
• 11.30.5. New. RESPONSIBILITIES
• 11.30.6. New. REFERENCES
• 11.30.7. New. DOCUMENT CONTROL
• 11.31. New. EHS WASTE MANAGEMENT
• 11.31.1. New. PURPOSE
• 11.31.2. New. SCOPE
• 11.31.3. New. DEFINITIONS
• 11.31.4. New. PROCEDURE
• 11.31.4.1. New. Waste Stream Management
• 11.31.4.2. New. Waste Guidelines
• 11.31.4.3. New. Waste Identification and Disposal
• 11.31.4.4. New. Waste Management Training
• 11.31.4.5. New. Emergency Procedures
• 11.31.5. New. RESPONSIBILITIES
• 11.31.6. New. REFERENCES
• 11.31.7. New. DOCUMENT CONTROL
• 11.32. Not in use
• 11.33. New. DRIVING SAFETY
• 11.33.1. New. Purpose
• 11.33.2. New. Application
• 11.33.3. New. Legislation
• 11.33.4. New. References
• 11.33.5. New. Responsibilities
• 11.33.5.1. New. Deans and Heads of Departments
• 11.33.5.2. New. Supervisors
• 11.33.5.3. New. Employees driving whilst on University Business
• 11.33.6. New Procedures and Guidelines
• 11.33.6.1. New. General Duties of Drivers
• 11.33.6.2. New. Accidents
• 11.33.6.3. New. Using University Fleet Vehicles
• 11.33.6.4. New. Using University Departmental Vehicles
• 11.33.6.5. New. Insurance Information
• 11.33.7. New. Safety Driving Requirements
• 11.33.7.1. New. Driver Safety
• 11.33.7.2. New. Avoid Fatigue
• 11.33.8. New. Document Control
• 11.34. New. POLICY ON CLEARWAYS IN CORRIDORS
• 11.34.1. New. Purpose
• 11.34.2. New. Application
• 11.34.3. New. Legislation
• 11.34.4. New. References
• 11.34.5. New. Responsibilities
• 11.34.5.1. New. Head of Department
• 11.34.5.2. New. All Employees
• 11.34.6. New. Procedure and Guidelines
• 11.34.7. New. Document Control
• 11.35. New. PREGNANCY
• 11.35.1. New. Pregnancy and Work with Certain Substances
• 11.35.1.1. New. Purpose
• 11.35.1.2. New. Application
• 11.35.1.3. New. Legislation
• 11.35.1.4. New. References
• 11.35.1.5. New. Responsibilities
• 11.35.1.5.1. New. Laboratory Managers, Supervisors
• 11.35.1.5.2. New. All Laboratory or Workshop Employees capable of being pregnant
• 11.35.1.6. New. Procedure and Guidelines
• 11.35.1.6.1. New. Explaining Hazardous Chemicals
• 11.35.1.6.2. New. Limiting Exposure
• 11.35.1.6.3. New. Safe Work Procedures
• 11.35.1.6.4. New. Reproductive Hazards Posed by Workplace Exposure
• 11.35.1.6.5. New. Notification of Pregnancy
• 11.35.1.6.6. New. Maternity Leave
• 11.35.2. New. Working with Ionising Radiation while Pregnant
• 11.35.2.1. New. Purpose
• 11.35.2.2. New. Application
• 11.35.2.3. New. Legislation
• 11.35.2.4. New. References
• 11.35.2.5. New. Responsibilities
• 11.35.2.5.1. New. Department Managers, Supervisors and DRSO's
• 11.35.2.5.2. New. Pregnant Worker
• 11.35.2.6. New. Procedure and Guidelines
• 11.35.3. New. Document Control
• 11.36. New. THERMAL COMFORT POLICY
• 11.36.1. New. Purpose
• 11.36.2. New. Application
• 11.36.3. New. Legislation
• 11.36.4. New. References
• 11.36.5. New. Responsibilities
• 11.36.5.1. New. Managers / Supervisors
• 11.36.5.2. New. Staff / Students
• 11.36.5.3. New. Property and Campus Services
• 11.36.6. New. Procedure and Guidelines
• 11.36.6.1. New. Procedures to minimise thermal discomfort
• 11.36.6.2. New. Safety Information
• 11.36.6.3. New. Working Outdoors
• 11.36.6.4. New. Cessation of Work
• 11.36.6.5. New. Staff Suffering Heat Stress
• 11.36.7. New. Document Control

12. EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS & RESPONSE [Implementation]

• 12.1. New. EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS & RESPONSE
• 12.1.1. New. PURPOSE
• 12.1.2. New. SCOPE
• 12.1.3. New. DEFINITIONS
• 12.1.4. New. PROCEDURES
• 12.1.4.1. New. University-Wide Emergency Management
• 12.1.4.2. New. Emergency Planning Group
• 12.1.4.3. New. Assessment of Potential Emergencies
• 12.1.4.4. New. Emergency Management Plans & Response Procedures
• 12.1.4.5. New. Visitors to the university
• 12.1.4.6. New. Testing Building Emergency Plans and Procedures
• 12.1.4.7. New. Testing University (Campus) Emergency Plans and Procedures
• 12.1.5. New. RESPONSIBILITIES
• 12.1.6. New. REFERENCES
• 12.1.7. New. DOCUMENT CONTROL
• 12.2. New. ESSENTIAL SERVICES INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
• 12.2.1. New. Installed Fire Protection Systems
• 12.2.1.1. New. Purpose
• 12.2.1.2. New. Application
• 12.2.1.3. New. Legislation
• 12.2.1.4. New. References
• 12.2.1.5. New. Responsibilities
• 12.2.1.5.1. New. General Manager, Planning & Infrastructure
• 12.2.1.5.2. New. General Manager, Asset Services
• 12.2.1.5.3. New. All Employees
• 12.2.1.6. New. Procedure and Guidelines
• 12.2.1.7. New. Document Control
• 12.2.2. New. Portable Fire Fighting Equipment
• 12.2.2.1. New. Purpose
• 12.2.2.2. New. Application
• 12.2.2.3. New. Legislation
• 12.2.2.4. New. References
• 12.2.2.5. New. Responsibilities
• 12.2.2.5.1. New. General Manager, Environment Health and Safety
• 12.2.2.5.2. New. General Manager Asset Services
• 12.2.2.5.3. New. Departmental Managers
• 12.2.2.5.4. New. All Employees
• 12.2.2.6. New. Procedure and Guidelines
• 12.2.2.7. New. Document Control
• 12.3. New. FIRST AID
• 12.3.1. New. PURPOSE
• 12.3.2. New. SCOPE
• 12.3.3. New, DEFINITIONS
• 12.3.4. New. PROCEDURE
• 12.3.4.1. New. First Aid Assessments
• 12.3.4.2. New. Specific Hazards
• 12.3.4.3. New. First Aiders and Training
• 12.3.4.4. New. Maintaining First Aid Kits
• 12.3.4.5. New. Selection of First Aiders
• 12.3.4.6. New. Provision of First Aid Treatment
• 12.3.5. New. RESPONSIBILITIES
• 12.3.6. New. REFERENCES
• 12.3.7. New. DOCUMENT CONTROL
• 12.4. New. SPILL CONTROL
• 12.4.1. New. Policy
• 12.4.2. New. Application
• 12.4.3. New. Legislation
• 12.4.4. New. References
• 12.4.5. New. Responsibilities
• 12.4.5.1. New. Head of Department
• 12.4.5.2. New. General Manager, Environment Health and Safety
• 12.4.5.3. New. Staff / Students
• 12.4.6. New. Procedure and Guidelines
• 12.4.6.1. New. Undertaking Risk Assessments
• 12.4.6.2. New. Preparing for Spills
• 12.4.6.3. New. Cleaning the Spill
• 12.4.7. New. Document Control

13. MONITORING & MEASUREMENT [Evaluation]

• 13.1. New. EHS WORKPLACE INSPECTION
• 13.1.1. New. PURPOSE
• 13.1.2. New. SCOPE
• 13.1.3. New. DEFINITIONS
• 13.1.4. New. PROCEDURE
• 13.1.4.1. New. Workplace Inspection Team
• 13.1.4.2. New. Frequency
• 13.1.4.3. New. Workplace Inspection Checklist
• 13.1.4.4. New. Completing Workplace Inspections
• 13.1.4.5. New. Corrective Action
• 13.1.4.6. New. Person Responsible for the Corrective Action
• 13.1.4.7. New. Workplace Inspection Record Keeping
• 13.1.5. New. RESPONSIBILTIES
• 13.1.6. New. REFERENCES
• 13.1.7. New. DOCUMENT CONTROL
• 13.2. New. OHS (WORKPLACE) ENVIRONMENT MONITORING
• 13.3. Not in Use
• 13.4. New. OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND HEALTH MONITORING
• 13.4.1. New. Purpose
• 13.4.2. New. Application
• 13.4.3. New. Legislation
• 13.4.4. New. References
• 13.4.5. New. Responsibilities
• 13.4.5.1. New. Occupational Health Service
• 13.4.5.2. New. Environment Health and Safety Unit
• 13.4.5.3. New. Managers and Supervisors
• 13.4.5.4. New. All Employees
• 13.4.6. New. Procedure and Guidelines
• 13.4.6.1. New. Requirements to Disclose Information
• 13.4.6.2. New. Services of Occupational Health
• 13.4.6.3. New. Other Health Issues
• 13.4.7. New. Document Control

14. INCIDENT INVESTIGATION, CORRECTIVE & PREVENTATIVE ACTION [Evaluation]

• 14.1. New. INCIDENT REPORTING AND INVESTIGATION
• 14.1.1. New. PURPOSE
• 14.1.2. New. SCOPE
• 14.1.3. New. DEFINITIONS
• 14.1.4. New. PROCEDURE
• 14.1.4.1. Incident Response
• 14.1.4.2. Incident Reporting
• 14.1.4.3. Incidents Requiring Notification to WorkSafe Victoria
• 14.1.4.4. Incident Investigation
• 14.1.4.5. Reporting High Consequence Incidents
• 14.1.5. New. REFERENCES
• 14.1.6. New. DOCUMENT CONTROL

15. RECORDS MANAGEMENT [Evaluation]

• 15.1. New. EHS RECORDS MANAGEMENT
• 15.1.1. New. Purpose
• 15.1.2. New. Application
• 15.1.3. New. Legislation
• 15.1.4. New. References
• 15.1.5. New. Responsibilities
• 15.1.5.1. New. Head of Department (or delegate)
• 15.1.5.2. New. Supervisors
• 15.1.5.3. New. All Staff &/ Students
• 15.1.6. New. Procedure and Guidelines
• 15.1.7. New. Document Control

16. EHS MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS AUDIT [Evaluation]

• 16.1. New. ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AUDIT
• 16.1.1. New. PURPOSE
• 16.1.2. New. SCOPE
• 16.1.3. New. DEFINITIONS
• 16.1.4. New. PROCEDURE
• 16.1.4.1. New. Internal Audit Schedule
• 16.1.4.2. New. Internal Audit Methodology
• 16.1.4.3. New. Internal Audit reports, Corrective Action Reports (CAR) and corrective action plans.
• 16.1.4.4. External Environment Health and Safety Management System AuditNew.
• 16.1.5. New. RESPONSIBILITIES
• 16.1.6. New. REFERENCES
• 16.1.7. New. DOCUMENT CONTROL

17. MANAGEMENT REVIEW [Review]

• 17.1. New. EHSMS MANAGEMENT REVIEW
• 17.1.1. New. Purpose
• 17.1.2. New. Application
• 17.1.3. New. Legislation
• 17.1.4. New. References
• 17.1.5. New. Definitions
• 17.1.6. New. Responsibilities
• 17.1.6.1. New. General Manager, Environment Health and Safety
• 17.1.6.2. New. University OHS Committee
• 17.1.6.3. New. University RMC
• 17.1.6.4. New. Faculty/Administrative Division Heads
• 17.1.6.5. New. Faculty/Administrative Division EHS Coordinator
• 17.1.7. New. Procedure
• 17.1.7.1. New. University Management Review
• 17.1.7.2. New. Faculty and Administrative Division Management Review
• 17.1.8. New. Attachments
• 17.1.9. New. Auditable Records
• 17.1.10. New. Document Control

Appendix A: EHS FORMS

• A.1. New. Phone Threat
• A.2. New. Building Evacuation Report
• A.3. New. Incident Report (S3) Form
• A.4. New. Incident Report (S4) Form
• A.5. New. Witness' Record of Events (S5) Form
• A.6. New. Office/General Area Workplace Inspection Checklist
• A.7. New. Workshop Workplace Inspection Checklist
• A.8. New. Laboratory Workplace Inspection Checklist
• A.9. New. Risk Assessment Form 2 Variable
• A.10. New. Risk Assessment Form 3 Variable
• A.11. New. Job Safety Analysis [JSA] worksheet
• A.12. New. Plant Risk Assessment Form
• A.13. New. General Plant Risk Assessment [GPRA] worksheets
• A.14. New. Plant - Pressure Vessels Risk Assessment
• A.15. New. Plant - Lasers Risk Assessment
• A.16. New. Manual Handling Risk Assessment
• A.17. New. Work Station (Ergonomics) Risk Assessment
• A.18. New. Chemical & Substance Risk Assessment
• A.19. New. Experimental Research Risk Assessment
• A.20. New. Ionising Radiation Risk Assessment
• A.21. New. Bio Hazards Risk Assessment
• A.22. New. International Travel Risk Assessment
• A.23. New. Domestic Travel Risk Assessment
• A.24. New. Working at heights Risk Assessment
• A.25. New. Workplace Violence Risk Assessment
• A.26. New. Traffic Management Risk Assessment
• A.27. New. Noise Risk Assessment
• A.28. New. EHS Prepurchase Risk Assessment Checklist
• A.29. New. Diving Risk Assessment
• A.30. New. Hot Work Risk Assessment.
• A.31. New. Hot Work Permit
• A.32. New. Confined Space Identification and Risk Assessment
• A.33. New. Confined Space Entry Permit
• A.34. New. First Aid Assessment Form
• A.35. New. Poisons Control Plan
• A.36. New. Fume Cupboard Clearance for Inspection, Maintenance & Repairs
• A.37. New. Disposal of Hazardous Wastes
• A.38. New. After Hours Person or Equipment Form
• A.39. New. EHS Review Schedule - Cyclic Events Checklist
• A.40. New. Medical Questionnaire for Off Campus Activities
• A.41. New. Guideline form for Off Campus Travel and Work Policy

Appendix B: EHS GUIDANCE MATERIALS

• B.1. New. Incident Reporting Flow Chart
• B.2. New. Internal Audit Schedule
• B.3. New. Elected employee Health & Safety Representatives
• B.4. New. Environment, Health & Safety Coordinator/Management Representative/Staff Environment Advocate
• B.5. New. Faculty/Budget Division EHS Management Plan template
• B.6. New. EHS Training Requirements
• B.7. New. BUDGET DIVISION (FACULTY) EHS COMMITTEE TERMS OF REFERENCE
• B.8. New. LOCAL CONSULTATIVE EHS COMMITTEE TERMS OF REFERENCE
• B.9. New. University-Wide EHS Communication Guidelines
• B.10. New. Faculty/Budget Division EHS Communication Guidelines
• B.11. New. EHS Noticeboard Guidelines
• B.11.1. New. Document Control
• B.12. New. University EHS Procedure Template
• B.13. New. University SOP Template
• B.14. New. EHS Registration and Licensing Requirements
• B.15. New. First Aid Information
• B.16. New. Generic First Aid Risk Assessment: Administrative Areas
• B.17. New. Generic First Aid Risk Assessment: Laboratory Areas
• B.18. New. Generic First Aid Risk Assessment: Workshops
• B.19. New. Generic First Aid Risk Assessment: Field Work
• B.20. New. Records Management
• B.21. New. Waste Guidelines
• B.22. New. Hot Work Instructions
• B.23. New. Cooling Tower System Risk Classification Table
• B.24. New. Controlling the Specified Risks and Operational Programs [Cooling Towers]
• B.25. New. Confined Spaces Register Template
• B.26. New. Confined Space Entry Instructions
• B.27. New. Australian Standards [Purchasing]
• B.28. New. University of Melbourne Testing and Tagging Criteria
• B.29. New. Fume Cupboard Clearance Contacts
• B.30. New. Electrical Commissioning Tags for Brand New Portable Equipment
• B.31. New. Guidelines for the Review of Environment Management System: Legal and Other Requirements
• B.32. New. Ergonomic Design Standards

Appendix C: EHS GLOSSARY

List of Tables

• Table 1: Document Control: 1.1.New. Establishment of the EHSMS
• Table 2: Document control: 2.1.New. Environmental Policy
• Table 3: Document control: 2.2.New. Occupational Health & Safety Policy
• Table 4: Two Variable Risk Matrix: Definition of Consequences
• Table 5: Two Variable Risk Matrix: Definition of Likelihood
• Table 6: Two Variable Risk Matrix
• Table 7: Three Variable Risk Calculator
• Table 8: Document Control: 3.1.New. EHS Risk Management
• Table 9: Document Control: 4.1.New. Legal Requirements
• Table 10: OHS & Environmental Strategic Plans Reporting Frequency
• Table 11: Document Control: 5.1.New. EHS Management Plans
• Table 12: Document control: 6.1.1.New. General Manager EHS
• Table 13: Document control: 6.2.New. EHS Responsibility
• Table 14: Document control: 7.1.New. EHS Training
• Table 15: Document Control: 8.1.New. Consultation
• Table 16: Document control: 8.2.New. OHS Issue Resolution
• Table 17: Document Control: 8.3. New. EHS Communication
• Table 18: Document Control: 8.5.New. EHS Representation & EHS Committees
• Table 19: Document Control: 10.1.New. EHS Procedure Writing
• Table 20: Document control: 10.3.New. Document and Data Control
• Table 21: Incompatible classes
• Table 22: Document control: 11.1.New. Chemical Management
• Table 23: Choosing a disinfectant
• Table 24: Document control: 11.2.New. Biological Risk
• Table 25: Document control: 11.3.New. Laboratory Risk
• Table 26: Document control: 11.4.New. After Hours Risk
• Table 27: Document control: 11.5.New. Ionising Radiation
• Table 28: Exposure Limits to Electromagnetic Fields
• Table 29:
• Table 30:
• Table 31:
• Table 32: Document control: 11.6.New. Non-Ionising Radiation
• Table 33: Document Control: 11.7.New. Electrical Inspection & Testing
• Table 34: Use of the Prepurchase Risk Assessment Checklist
• Table 35: Document Control: 11.8.New. EHS Purchasing Requirements
• Table 36: Document control: 11.9.New. Manual Handling and Ergonomics
• Table 37: Document control: 11.11.New. Travel and Off-Campus Risk
• Table 38: Document Control: 11.12.New. Smoking in the Workplace
• Table 39: Document control: 11.13.New.Alcohol and Drugs in the Workplace
• Table 40: Document control: 11.14.1.New. Safe Use of Ducted Fume Cupboards
• Table 41: Document control: 11.14.2.New. Plant Regulations
• Table 42: Document control: 11.14.3.New. Withdrawal of Unsafe Equipment from Use
• Table 43: Document control: 11.15.New. Scientific Diving
• Table 44: Document Control: 11.16.New. Confined Spaces
• Table 45: Document control: 11.17.New. Working at Heights
• Table 46: Document control: 11.18.New. Asbestos Policy
• Table 47: Document Control: 11.20.New. Cooling Tower Management
• Table 48: Document control: 11.21.New. Workplace Environment and Facilities
• Table 49: Document control: 11.23.New. Noise - Occupational, Environmental
• Table 50: Document control: 11.24.New. Personal Protective Equipment
• Table 51: Responsible officers for management of safety signage
• Table 52: Document Control: 11.25.New. EHS Signage
• Table 53: Document Control: 11.30.New. Hot Work
• Table 54: Document Control: 11.31.New. EHS Waste Management
• Table 55: Document control: 11.33.New. Driving Safety
• Table 56: Document control: 11.34.New. Policy on Clearways in Corridors
• Table 57: Commonly used chemicals
• Table 58: Document control: 11.35.New. Pregnancy
• Table 59: Document control: 11.36.New. Thermal Comfort Policy
• Table 60: Document Control: 12.1.New. Emergency Preparedness & Response
• Table 61: Document control: 12.2.1.New. Installed Fire Protection Systems
• Table 62: Document control: 12.2.2.New. Portable Fire Fighting Equipment
• Table 63: Document Control: 12.3.New. First Aid
• Table 64: Document control: 12.4.New. Spill Control
• Table 65: Workplace Inspection Checklists
• Table 66: Corrective action timeframes for hazards/risks identified in Workplace Inspections
• Table 67: Document Control: 13.1.New. EHS Workplace Inspection
• Table 68: Document control: 13.4.New. Occupational Health & Health Monitoring
• Table 69: Document Control: 14.1.New. Incident Reporting & Investigation
• Table 70: Document control: 15.1.New. Records Management
• Table 71: Internal EHS Audit Results Reporting Schedule
• Table 72: External EHS Audit Results Reporting Schedule
• Table 73: Document Control 16.1.New. EHSMS Audit
• Table 74: Frequency of Review
• Table 75: Frequency of Review of Faculty/Administrative Division Documents
• Table 76: Document control: 17.1.New. EHSMS Management Review
• Table 77: Document control: B.11.New. EHS Noticeboard Guidelines

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