OHS
Newsletter March 2003
Farewell to Alan Walker
 Alan
has worked in the OH&S Unit for almost 4 years —
but now he is leaving the University to take up a higher position
in OH&S.
In the time that he has been here Alan has assisted staff
in many areas of the University with OH&S advice, training,
accident prevention and accident investigation.
Alan’s cheerful approach to his work and attention
to detail have been much appreciated and he will be missed
by all involved in OH&S — especially the staff in
the OH&S Unit.
We wish Alan the best for the future.
Return Visit of Workcover Auditor
The WorkCover auditor, Mr Jim Craik, returned to the University
on 13th and 14th of February.
He checked documentation, visited some workshops and met
several staff as a follow up to matters that had not been
finalised at the time of his previous audit.
His comments about the quality of the internal OHS audits
carried out by staff were very encouraging and he also made
positive comments about improvements that had been made in
the workshops.
Mr Craik will be returning to the University in August this
year to check documentation relating to some of the specialised
hazard areas.
Free Tai Chi sessions — still popular!
The lunch time Tai Chi classes are run in 9 week blocks,
linked to Education Department School terms.
Next term Tai Chi Level 1 will be on Wednesdays from 12.10
to 12.55 p.m, followed by Tai Chi Level 2 from 1.10 to 1.55
p.m. Tai Chi Level 4 will be available on Fridays from 12.10
to 12.55 p.m.
Staff who have completed any of the Tai Chi levels previously
are welcome to drop into any of the classes at any time to
‘brush up’ on skills. Click
here for details.
OH&S Accident/Incident Summary Statistics
During the 4th quarter of 2002 there were 28 accidents and
incidents reported to the Occupational Health and Safety Unit.
Staff reported 20 accidents, students reported 5 and the others
were visitors or consultants.
Of the 20 accidents/incidents reported by staff members in
this quarter, 10 resulted in workers compensation claims.
No. staff accidents/incidents by cost centre
During the 4th quarter of 2002 prevention was "not reasonably
practicable" for 8 of the total 20 incidents and accidents
reported. However in 4 cases correct procedures were not followed.
Comparison of staff accidents/incidents for 4th quarter
of year over a 4 year period
Mechanism of accident/incident in each major cost centre
during 4th quarter of 2002
Accidents/incidents by month for 2002
Annual accident/incident by cost centre
Accident/incident by cost centre over 4 year period
Workers Compensation Costs
The costs listed below are for wages and medical expenses
only (medical consultation, medication, medical reports, surgery,
physiotherapy and so on).
Lump sum payments from Unisure to staff members to compensate
them for permanent disabilities are not included in these
figures.
Compensation claims 4th quarter
Annual compensation claims
Cost centre workers compensation costs for 4th quarter
*Staff absent from work - wages claims
Comparison of workers compensation costs for 4th quarter
of year over a 4 year period
*Staff absent from work - wages claims
Workers compensation costs over 4 year period
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