OH&S Training

The due diligence requirements of the NSW OH&S Act 2000 requires employers to develop and implement OH&S training programs that will ensure all employees have the requisite knowledge, experience and qualifications to keep the workplace safe.
 

OH&S Training Portal 

OH&S Training Services

Safety Induction

OH&S Training Portal

At the University of Western Sydney, OH&S training and information is delivered in a timely manner, using the OH&S Online Training Portal.

Modules include:

• OH&S Induction
• Office Safety
• Hazard Identification and control
• Manual Handling
• Induction training – this includes basic OH&S information that an every staff member requires at the commencement of their employment, e.g. emergency procedures, location of first aid kits, general safety related responsibilities, accident reporting, use of safety equipment, etc.
• On the Job – this is OH&S training that covers the safety requirements of a specific job or type of work, e.g. laboratory technician or fieldwork
• Compulsory certified or accredited training - this is training that has been mandated by statute, e.g. first aid, certificates of competency etc  that is often provided by licensed and/or accredited individuals and/or organisations either in house or externally
• Organisation and/or need specific - this is training that is identified as necessary by University and is based on perceived needs and may cover supervisor/managerial, risk assessment, hazard management, etc.

This OH&S Training Portal is available to UWS staff only and is login and password protected. Should you experience any difficulties accessing these training modules, please contact the OH&S Unit for assistance.

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OH&S Training Services

The Professional Development Unit (PDU) is responsible for the marketing and co ordination of the University’s OHS training program in consultation with the Occupational Health and Safety Risk Management Unit.

To obtain more information about the courses offered by the PDU or to enrol in a specific course, see Professional Development.

The OHS&R Unit also offers a range of OH&S training related services including:

• OH&S training needs analysis
• OH&S training course design, development and delivery
• Ready access to OH&S training videos on loan. Please see the Video Library - Titles List (MS Word, 68Kb).
• Access to OH&S training venues
• Advice on how to contact accredited OH&S related trainers and/or other reputable OH&S training providers.

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Safety Induction

'Safety Induction' is a well recognised and accepted process adopted by employers for ensuring that persons who may be required to enter workplaces under their control, are provided with essential safety information, instruction, training and equipment.

At the University of Western Sydney, management is required to ensure that all who visit, are contracted to, work or learn in the University are provided with appropriate safety induction information, instruction, training and equipment so that they are able to carry on their learning, working and business activities in a manner that is conducive to ensuring the safety of people, the environment and /or property.

The University has developed the OHS and Rehabilitation Staff and Student Induction Handbook which forms part of the University’s wider safety induction program.

The University encourages every person who visits, is contracted to, works or learns in the University to familiarise themselves with the Handbook, and complete the online training.

The Handbook provides information about the concepts, plans, principles, polices, procedures, systems and measures that exemplify the University’s strategic response to sound occupational risk management in the workplace.

The Handbook also provides specific information about how visitors, staff, students and contractors can adhere to the University’s safety requirements and meet their respective OH&S obligations whilst at the University. 

Managers who, as part of their role engage contractors to carry out work for or on behalf of the University are for required to ensure that contractors are provided with appropriate safety induction training and information before they commence work.

The University also provides a range of Training Courses and Services to ensure staff, students and contractors are able access essential safety information, instruction and training appropriate for their work and learning activities.

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