Occupational Health and Safety

The University of Waikato is firmly committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment for staff members, students, contractors and other visitors and to continually improving the systems, practices and appropriate resources to achieve this. A safe and healthy work environment is achieved through the co-operation and compliance of every staff member with University procedures and relevant work standards which are developed through a participatory approach.

Health and Safety Policies

• Occupational Health & Safety Policy
• Work Related Accidents and Injuries Policy
• Children on Campus Policy
• Employee Participation in Health and Safety Policy
• Rehabilitation Policy
• Safe Driving Policy
• Smoke Free Policy

Guidelines, Procedures and Forms

INTRODUCTION AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Accident Reporting Procedures
  • Accident and Incident Reporting Form (online)
  • Work Related Accident Procedure
  • Non Work Related Accident Procedure
• Contractor Health and Safety Process
  • Health and Safety Job Manager Site Induction Checklist
• Employee Assistance Programme
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • EAP Flyer
  • EAP Poster
• Emergency Planning
• Field Trips Guidelines
• Hazard Management
  • Hazard Identification Form
  • Hazard Management Form
  • Office Health and Safety Checklist
  • Guidelines for Workstation Equipment
  • University Hazard Register
• Health and Safety Inspections and Audits
  • Health and Safety Quarterly Checklist
• Rehabilitation Procedures
• Staff Development, Training and Supervision
• Stress at Work
  • GP Certification for Stress
• Work Related Gradual Process
  • Work Related Gradual Process Prevention Flowchart
  • Online Gradual Process Training Module
  • Self Report of Pain and Discomfort
  • Workstation Self Assessment