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Newsletter December 2007

Safety and Health Newsletter – December 2007

 

 

UWA Safety Awards 2007

The UWA Safety Awards 2007 were presented by the Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Professor Margaret Seares on Tuesday 23rd October. The awards recognise initiatives, successful implementation of processes and outstanding service for safety by groups and individuals. The Group Award was made to the School of Anatomy and Human Biology, the Individual Award was made to Mr Ross Oxwell (Physiology, BBCS) and the Group Rehabilitation Award was made to the University Club.  All awardees receive a framed certificate and gift voucher sponsored by the University Co-operative Bookshop. For further information on the awards see:  http://www.safety.uwa.edu.au/people/committees/safety/university_safety_awards_2007

An article on the awards appeared in UWA News on 19th November, page 13:  http://www.safety.uwa.edu.au/people/committees/safety/http://uwanews.publishing.uwa.edu.au/__data/page/111890/uwanews20071119.pdf

 

Working Safely in Hot Weather

This SafetyLine bulletin provides information about identifying, assessing and controlling hazards associated with working in hot conditions.

http://www.worksafe.wa.gov.au/newsite/worksafe/content/topics/personal_other/workhazd0005.html

 

Sun Safety

Australia has the highest rate of skin cancer in the world. It is well established that exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun is the major cause of skin cancer and eye damage. Outdoor workers are at greater risk from skin cancer and damage to the eyes because they are exposed to the sun throughout the year and receive significantly more UV radiation than indoor workers.

http://www.worksafe.wa.gov.au/newsite/worksafe/content/topics/health/disegenl0004.html

 

Social and Christmas Functions

Work related social events can be particularly enjoyable and are a way of developing better working relationships.  Don't allow this possibility to be spoiled.  By being aware of, and being prepared for the potential unintended consequences, many of the risks associated with these events can be reduced or removed.  For further information see : 

http://www.safety.uwa.edu.au/policy/social

 

University Prosecution

An Australian University was prosecuted on 12th October 2007 following the failure of a pressure vessel on 1st June 2005, which resulted in injuries to a staff member and a research student. The vessel had been designed and assembled at the University and was being pressurised for the first time when the incident occurred.  The University was convicted on two charges, including the failure to conduct an adequate risk assessment and hazard identification and failure to have in place an adequate system for ensuring that plant was checked and inspected prior to first use, and was fined $37,500.  The proceedings from this case are available on request to Safety and Health.

 

Staffing Changes

Safety and Health welcomes Peter Carlyon (Safety and Health Adviser, 6488 7934) who commenced on 29th October and provides general safety and heath consultancy services, investigations, training, safety management system audits and assistance with the University fire safety and emergency response programs.  Peter was previously employed as Technical Officer (Buildings) in UWA Facilities Management.

 

University Safety Committee

The USC next meets on 11th December 2007.  Morning tea will be provided after the meeting at 10 am.  All safety personnel are welcome.  Please RSVP to Bonnie on 6488 3938 by COB Monday 10th December.   Approved minutes from previous meetings are available from the Safety and Health website. 

 

 

 

Previous Safety & Health Newsletters

For those who have missed out on our earlier editions, copies of previous newsletters can be obtained from the following web site:  http://www.safety.uwa.edu.au/newsletter.  All are encouraged to share relevant safety information in each edition others in your respective workplaces.

 

Festive Greetings

Safety and Health wish all an enjoyable and safe festive season with best wishes for 2008.

 

 

The University of Western Australia

Safety and Health

Bus.     08 6488 3938

Fax.      08 6488 1179

Web:    www.safety.uwa.edu.au

Email:   safety@uwa.edu.au

 

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