The Online Occupational Health and Safety induction is provided for anyone who carries out tasks or activities under the auspices of UWA.

The UWA Health and Safety induction unit is located within the University's Learning Management System (LMS). There are three modules in this unit. Please work through each of the training modules commencing with the “OHS Introduction”.

After each module you must complete the related quiz. You may attempt each quiz repeatedly to maximise your score with the best score being retained as the electronic record. You will complete the course when you score 80 per cent or more in each quiz. You can then obtain your certificate of completion.

Browser compatibility: Please note some users have reported issues when using Internet Explorer in the LMS. It is recommended that you use Firefox, Chrome or Safari instead.

1. Online modules
2. Online enrollment
3. Local workplace induction
   

Online modules

OHS introduction

• why safety is important
• obligations of employers and employees
• legislative framework
• Safety and Health Representatives and committees
• hazard reporting
• University policy
• procedures and supporting information

Managing occupational risk

• how to apply the principles of hazard management
• how to manage occupational risks at the workplace
• accident and incident investigation
• workplace inspections

Manual tasks and ergonomics

• task handling injuries and their prevention
  
• tasks handling techniques
  
• basic principles of ergonomics
  
• how to set up your desktop computer ergonomically (specific to your requirements)
  
• musculoskeletal disorders and their prevention

Note: The University’s workers’ compensation insurance policy and access to the UWA Employee Assistance Program are only available to University employees and employees of approved affiliates (University Hall, Guild, Perth International Arts Festival, The University Club and Sport and Recreation Association). Ergonomic assessments and advice is provided to University employees, employees of the above approved affiliates and to UWA post-graduate students with dedicated office space.

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Online enrollment

UWA staff

If you have a UWA staff number, you will automatically be enrolled in the induction. To access the induction:

1. Go to the University’s learning management system
2. Log in using your staff number and Pheme password
3. Select ‘UWA Health and Safety Induction’ from the ‘Unit overview’ section.

When you have completed your induction:

1. Obtain your certificate of completion from the Unit Completion section at the bottom of the induction page.
2. Provide your certificate to your supervisor as evidence of completion.

UWA students

Students who are required to do the induction will have to go through the self-enrollment process. To access the induction:

1. Go to the University's learning management system
2. Log in using your student number and Pheme password
3. At the bottom of the learning management system home page enter UWA Health and Safety Induction
4. Click on the unit title: UWA Health and Safety Induction
5. Click the Enroll Me button.

You only need to go through the self-enrollment process once. Subsequent access can be achieved by following steps (1) and (2), then selecting UWA Health and Safety Induction from the Unit overview section.

When you have completed your induction:

1. Obtain your certificate of completion from the Unit Completion section at the bottom of the induction page.
2. Provide your certificate to your supervisor as evidence of completion.

Visitors

Visitors who are required to do the induction will need to:

1. Fill in the form for the Commencement of Non-University Staff and send it to Human Resources.
2. Apply for and activate their Pheme account.
3. Enrol and complete the unit by following the process for UWA students above.

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Local workplace induction

This on-line induction also needs to be supported by local workplace health and safety information including:

• Health and Safety Manual
• Local rules
• Information on first aid
• Emergency equipment
• Procedures
• Introduction to management
• Introduction to health and safety personnel

The following proforma local workplace induction form may be used as presented or downloaded and extended to suit specific local requirements.

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