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Health and Safety Policy

Section 1 - Key Information

Policy Type and Approval Body Administrative – Vice-Chancellor
Accountable Executive – Policy Chief Operating Officer
Responsible Manager – Policy Senior Manager, Health and Safety
Review Date 23 August 2027
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Section 2 - Purpose

(1) This Policy and associated procedures affirm the commitment La Trobe University has to the health and safety of all members within the University Community in preventing both physical and psychological workplace injuries, disease and ill health through a prevention led, systematic and risk-based approach.

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Section 3 - Scope

(2) This Policy applies to:

  1. all staff and members of the University Community (including Council members, volunteers, students, contractors and associates);
  2. all University campuses and research areas.
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Section 4 - Key Decisions

Key decisions  Role
See Health & Safety Procedures  
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Section 5 - Policy Statement

(3) La Trobe University confirms its commitment to promoting a healthy and safe environment through:

  1. compliance with all relevant legislation, regulations including model WHS regulations, licensing requirements, applicable industry standards (such as Australian Standards) and recognised codes of practice including compliance codes to ensure lawful and lead-practice operations;
  2. preventative approaches to hazard identification and risk management, ensuring risks are systematically identified, assessed, controlled, and regularly reviewed to minimise harm;
  3. a structured and systematic framework for the management of health and safety, integrating governance, accountability, planning, implementation, and continuous evaluation;
  4. establishment of measurable objectives, targets, and key performance indicators to monitor performance and drive ongoing improvement in health and safety outcomes;
  5. active engagement through meaningful consultation and clear communication with staff, students, and other stakeholders to support informed decision-making and shared responsibility;
  6. encouragement of innovation and continuous improvement, fostering adaptive practices and learning to enhance health and safety performance over time;
  7. promotion of positive role modelling, capability development, and knowledge building that not only supports the University community but also equips individuals with lifelong health and safety awareness beyond their time at the University.
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Section 6 - Procedures

(4) Refer to:

  1. Health and Safety Procedure - Chemical Safety
  2. Health and Safety Procedure - Confined Spaces
  3. Health and Safety Procedure - Consultation and Communication
  4. Health and Safety Procedure - Emergency Control Organisation
  5. Health and Safety Procedure - Fieldwork Safety
  6. Health and Safety Procedure - Governance and Leadership
  7. Health and Safety Procedure - Hazard and Incident Reporting
  8. Health and Safety Procedure - Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment and Control
  9. Health and Safety Procedure - Incident Investigation
  10. Health and Safety Procedure - Inspections, Assessment and Review
  11. Health and Safety Procedure - Ionising Radiation
  12. Health and Safety Procedure - Incident Investigation
  13. Health and Safety Procedure - Induction and Training
  14. Health and Safety Procedure - Laboratory (Research) Safety
  15. Health and Safety Procedure - Laboratory (Teaching) Safety
  16. Health and Safety Procedure - Contractor Management
  17. Health and Safety Procedure - Safe Driving
  18. Health and Safety Procedure - Pet and Assistance Animals
  19. Health and Safety Procedure - Plant, Machinery and Equipment
  20. Health and Safety Procedure - Smoke Free Environment
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Section 7 - Definitions

(5) Nil.

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Section 8 - Authority and Associated Information

(6) This Policy is made under the La Trobe University Act 2009.

(7) Associated information includes:

  1. Health and Safety intranet