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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 2025
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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 workplace injuries, disease and ill health.

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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 relevant legislation, regulations including model WHS regulations, licensing, industry standards including Australian Standards and recognised codes of practice including compliance codes.
  2. Preventative hazard identification and risk management practices
  3. A framework of systematic management of Health and Safety
  4. Measurable objectives and targets to drive improvement
  5. Engagement through consultation and communication
  6. Encouragement of innovation and continuous improvement
  7. Positive role modelling and knowledge building that spans beyond university life
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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 - OHS Contractor
  17. Health and Safety Procedure - Safe Driving
  18. Health and Safety Procedure - Pet and Assistance Animals
  19. 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