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Reporting of electric shock incidents to the Office of the Technical Regulator

Recent incidents in the University reporting electric shock have involved notification to the (OTR) in addition to .

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Safety alert - unenclosed laser cutters

Online vendors are selling high powered lasers without adequate safety provisions.

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Site supervisor receives a conviction and personal fine of $10,000 over serious injury to worker

A site supervisor working for a land development company in WA has been personally fined under the WHS Act for not implementing the company safety procedures.

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HSW Handbook chapter update - COVID guiding principles for running an event in 2022

A new appendix has been added to the Events Safety Management information sheet.

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HR Service Centre is closed on 9 December 2021 from 2.40pm

HR Service Centre is closed

Please note that the HR Service Centre will be closed from 2.40pm today and will re-open at 8.30 am on Friday, 10 December 2021.

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Coping with anxiety as COVID-19 restrictions ease

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The easing of public health restrictions in South Australia on November 23rd, 2021, is a big milestone and something to celebrate.

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Annual Leave loading Payments 2021

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In accordance with clause 4.1.4. of the Enterprise Agreement, leave loading payments will be made to eligible staff on pay day 03 December 2021.

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Men's Health Seminar

November newsletter

Men’s Health Seminar 24 November 12.00-13.45, Benham G10 Lecture Theatre

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HR Tips Q4 2021 - Casual Conversion to Continuing Employment Assessment

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This Quarter’s HR Tip will guide you through the recent amendments to the Fair Work Act 2009 and the University’s new practices with respect to the assessment of a casual staff member’s eligibility for conversion to continuing employment.

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New HSW Information Sheets and Updated Health and Safety Representative (HSR) Portal

In alignment with the new Health and Safety Representative and HSW Consultation Chapter of the ³ÉÈË´óƬ’s Health, Safety and Wellbeing Handbook, new Health and Safety Representatives and HSW consultation information sheets (frequently asked questions) have been uploaded to the HSW website providing additional information and guidance on consultation processes and the role of HSRs.

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