TTNA OHS Seminar

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• TTNA OHS Seminar
• Feb 2008

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Overview

• My Role
• RMIT University
• Challenges
• Drivers for OHS
• Systems and Support at RMIT
• Opportunities and benefits
• Elements for Success
• Snapshot (Where we are today)

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OHS Consultantancy model

• Provide OHS Advice to my Schools (19)
• OHS Management systems
• Develop and Deliver OHS training
• Liase with Regulatory Authorities
• Legislative compliance
• Incident Investigation
• Develop Policies procedures and guidlelines
• University wide programs

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RMIT University

• Dual Sector Higher Education and TAFE
• 4,500 Staff up to 8,500 including casuals
• 50,000 Students
• Permanent and Casual contractors
• Multi-Campus
• Courses covering every type of business TAFE
  Higher Education
• Off Shore activities Vietnam
• Industry Partnerships
• 24/7 operation
• Field activities ,Apprenticeships

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Challenges

• Multi disciplines
• Students
• Diverse activities and programs
• General staff
• Academics
• Aging workforce
• Compliance to legislative changes
• Workforce retention
• Health and Safety Planning

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Drivers for Health and Safety

• Altruistic motives
• Reduced number of Injuries
• Wellness and Wellbeing
• Legislative requirements
• Industry Expectations
• Value Adding to Programs
• Build a Positive OHS Culture
• Reduced Work cover Claims and Premiums
• Improved productivity and performance

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Systems and Support

• RMIT OHS Polices ,procedures and Guidelines
  (management system)
• Website
• OHS online Induction
• In house OHS Training
• Team of four OHS Consultants
• School based Health and Safety committees
• OHS Representatives
• Wardens
• First Aiders
• Staff EAP
• Wellness programs
• Industry Partnerships
• Forums / workshops/ AUSA conference
• School based self assessment Performance
  reporting

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Opportunities

• Impart OHS Knowledge and expectations to
  students-driver for industry change
• Build on industry partnerships and knowledge
  sharing.
• OHS improvements in Education sector

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Some elements for success

• Leadership
• Which Legislation applies to your activities
• OHS management system
• Regular OHS Item at management meetings
• Incident reporting
• Issue resolution process
• Proactive Shared responsibility
• Build a positive culture of support
• Regularly conduct inspections of the workplace
• Evaluate OHS Risks
• Consultation and Communication
• Training
• OHS Reps , Wardens ,First Aiders

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Where are we today
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Discussion Questions?
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Thank you !