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OHS POLICIES, PROCEDURES & GUIDELINES

Policies

• Occupational Health & Safety
• Code of Conduct (Staff)  
• Code of Practice for Teaching & Learning
• Laboratory Safety
• Clothing & Footwear in Laboratories
• Ethical & Safety Aspects of Student Class Expirements & Practical Exercises
• First Aid
• Laser Eye Safety - Eye Examinations for Laser Workers
• Occupational Noise Policy
• Alcohol & Other Drugs
• Smoke-Free Environment
• Policy on Minimum Standards for Blood Collection from, Students, Staff or Others during Teaching and Research Activities

Procedures

• Emergency Procedures - Callaghan Campus
• Emergency Procedures - Ourimbah Campus
• Emergency Procedures - Failure of Essential Services - Callaghan Campus & Newcastle CBD
• Emergency Procedures - Failure of Essential Services - Ourimbah Campus
• Procedures & Information for Evacuation Wardens - Callaghan and City Campuses
• First Aid Officer Procedures
• General Infection Control Policy
• Use of Hydrofluric Acid Procedures (Under Review)
• Return to Work Program Procedures
• Injury Management Flowchart

Guidelines

• Roles & Responsibilities
• Resolving an OHS Issue
• Guidelines & Regulations for Implementation of the Policy on alcohol & Other Drugs
• Infection Prevention & Control for Blood Borne Pathogens
• Safe Working with Electricity
• Developing Safe Laboratory Practices
• Thermal Comfort Guidelines
• After Hours Access (Under Review)
• Offsite Visit/Interview Safety Guidelines (PDF) or (WORD)
• Manual Handling Guideline for Staff and Students