Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S)
The Department has the responsibility of ensuring that the workplace is a safe working environment for its employees and students. This is achieved by:
- Properly documented work procedures which ensure the safety of the individual.
- Appropriate induction and training for staff and students.
- Regular inspections of the workplace for hazards.
- Ensure that their work practices are safe by documenting procedures so that safety concerns are addressed.
- Participate in training or review programs as appropriate.
- Undertake regular self-audits where necessary.
Emergency Information & Procedures
Includes: Fire, Flood, Chemical Spills, Injury or Poisoning, Threatening or Suspicious Persons, Bomb Threat, Evacuation of the Building.
Emergency Contact Details
Includes: Lists of Departmental and University Contacts
Spills - Chemical Spills, Blood Spills, Infectious Material and Radioactive Material
Reporting Accidents
Includes: Information on reporting accidents and incidents together with links to appropriate forms which need to be completed.
Departmental Safety Management, EHS Policies, Officers and Representatives
Includes: Safety Message from Head of Department, Departmental Safety Policy, Designated Work Group, Health and Safety Representative, and a List of Safety Personnel within the Department
Safety Management For Laboratories and Workgroups (rules and guidelines)
Safety Information
Includes: University of Melbourne Safety Resources - including Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), Victorian Safety Resource, National Safety Resources, International Safety Resource (Information on Infectious Agents)
Waste Disposal
Biological Hazards and Safety
Includes: Biological Hazards and Safety, Biological Safety Cabinets
Chemical Hazards and Safety
Radioactive Hazards and Safety
Physical Hazards and Safety
Environmental Management
Downloads: Forms, Templates, Labels, Signs