Working & Studying Safely
This section contains information about strategies that are implemented across UTS in order to improve the health of staff and students and minimise the risk of harm occurring.
This is particularly important information for UTS managers and supervisors.
The EHS risk management programs at UTS across a variety of work environments and University functions are:
UTS Work Environments
UTS Functions
- Research
- Curriculum
- Fieldwork
- Clinical and industrial placements
- Overseas travel
- Contractor safety in construction work
Help with specific EHS issues
A contact listing of people and departments within UTS who can help to address specific workplace health and safety hazards and issues follows.
| HAZARD/ISSUE | CONTACT | TELEPHONE EXTENSION |
|---|---|---|
| Accident/Incident Reports | EHS | 1056 |
| Air Conditioning | Building Services | 7476/7477 or complete a Maintenance Request Form |
| Asbestos Enquiries | FMU | 2821 |
| Assault | Security | 1192 |
| Biological Safety | EHS | 1063 |
| Building Repairs/Maintenance | Building Services | 7476/7477 or complete a Maintenance Request Form |
| Carpet Repairs | Building Services | 7476/7477 or complete a Maintenance Request Form |
| Chemical Safety | EHS | 1063 |
| Cleaning | Cleaning Services | 1016 |
| Contractor Safety | FMU | 2830 |
| Disabled Access | Student Services | 1177 |
| Electrical Installation, Repairs & Maintenance | Maintenance | 7476/7477 or complete a Maintenance Request Form |
| Electrical Safety | EHS | 1063 |
| EMERGENCIES | SECURITY | 6 |
| AMBULANCE | 0000 | |
| Equipment Repairs | Suppliers | |
| Evacuation Procedures | Security | 1192 |
| Fire Extinguishers | Building Services | 7476/7477 or complete a Maintenance Request Form |
| Fire Safety | Security | 1192 |
| First Aid Supplies & Training | EHS | 1092 |
| Fume Hood Maintenance | Building Services | 7476/7477 or complete a Maintenance Request Form |
| Insurance | FSU | 2874 |
| Lighting | Building Services | 7476/7477 or complete a Maintenance Request Form |
| Office Safety | EHS | 1326 |
| Pest Control | Building Services | 7476/7477 or complete a Maintenance Request Form |
| Radiation Safety | EHS | 1063 |
| Recycling | Cleaning Services | 1016 or complete a Maintenance Request Form |
| Return to Work Coordinator | EHS | 1056 |
| Spills-Hazardous | EHS | 1063 |
| Vehicle Safety | Central Services | 1012 |
| Waste Disposal-Hazardous | EHS | 1063 |
| Workers' Compensation | EHS | 1056 |
| Workshop Safety | EHS | 1063 |
| Workstation Setup | EHS | 1056 |