People and Culture

Occupational Health and Safety Training Program 2009

The Occupational Health and Safety Section co-ordinates a training program to support the health and safety programs in Faculties and Divisions.

All persons who want to attend a training course must arrange a booking via Ms Lyn Tang, who can be contacted on 9479 3265 or e-mail: lyn.tang@latrobe.edu.au

The OH&S Section does not charge an attendance fee unless otherwise indicated.

Scheduled training Courses for 2009

Note: Where dates have not been set please contact Lyn Tang on ext. 3265

All registrations for bookings for the above courses should be made to Lyn.Tang@latrobe.edu.au

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Induction for New Staff

Occupational health and safety induction for new staff is coordinated through the Division of Human Resources and is part of a comprehensive orientation program. For more information or to arrange a booking, visit the HR Website at http://www.latrobe.edu.au/hr/orientation/

Courses Available by request

In addition to the scheduled courses above, the Occupational Health and Safety Section can also arrange training or information sessions for specific groups to be delivered within the Faculty or Division. Some examples include:

• Hearing conservation
• Drugs, poisons and controlled substances
• Handling of cryogenic liquids
• Electrical testing and tagging
• Office safety
• Workplace injury management
• Contractor safety
• Driver and vehicle safety
• Risk assessment and control methods

Contact the Occupational Health and Safety Section on 9479 2186 to discuss specific training requirements.

ABOUT THE COURSES

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About the One Day OHS Course

The aim of the course is to provide participants with an overview of occupational health and safety concepts and an understanding of risk control measures. The course covers occupational health and safety legislation; hazard management and risk assessments; University committees, policies and procedures; and strategies to manage health and safety.

This course is suitable for:

• Managers and supervisors
• Laboratory technicians
• OHS Committee members

Course coordinator

Ms Joan Clipsham, telephone 9479 1186

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About the Five Day OHS Course

The aim of the course is to provide an in-depth understanding of occupational health and safety legislation, hazard management and control, incident investigation, health and safety committees and communication of health and safety issues. The course covers the topics included in the one day course and includes on-site practical work.

This course is suitable for:

• Staff with significant health and safety responsibilities
• Laboratory managers
• Health and Safety Representatives
• Executive officers
• Business managers

Course coordinator

Ms Joan Clipsham, telephone 9479 1186

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About the Emergency Preparedness for Wardens Course

The aim of the two hour course on emergency evacuations is to introduce building and floor wardens and other staff who have responsibilities in an emergency to the nature and types of emergencies for which evacuations are carried out and the procedures to carry out an evacuation. The course covers:

• Types of emergencies
• The University experience
• The University emergency response plan
• Emergency and non-emergency procedures

This course is suitable for:

• Building Wardens
• Floor Wardens

Course coordinator

Ms Joan Clipsham, telephone 9479 1186

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About the First Aid at La Trobe Course

The two hour course provides general information on University first aid procedures and first aid and incident reporting procedures

Note: First aid certification and update courses are provided by the Sports and Recreation Association (SARA).

• First Aid Course

This course is suitable for:

• Designated first aid staff

Course coordinator

Ms Joan Clipsham, telephone 9479 1186

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About the Fire Extinguisher Training Course

The aim of the half day course is to provide participants with the nature of fires and how to extinguish them. The course includes practical experience using fire extinguishers and hose reels and covers the following:

• The fire tetrahedron and fire classification
• methods of fire extinction,
• Fire extinguishers and their use

This course is suitable for:

• Lab technicians
• Resident assistants
• Maintenance staff
• Landscaping staff

Course coordinator

Ms Joan Clipsham, telephone 9479 1186

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About the Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus Course

The aim of the half day course is to provide designated staff with an understanding of the safe operation of self-contained breathing apparatus and procedures to follow in an emergency.

Note: The course requires participants to undergo a medical examination and includes practical work whilst using SCBA.

This course is suitable for:

• Designated SCBA Operators

Course coordinator

Mr Zisis Pouros, telephone 9479 1294

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About the Laboratory Safety Course

The aim of the two hour course on laboratory safety is to introduce students to the dangers in the research laboratory and to raise the profile of laboratory safety. The University accident experience is used to highlight the dangers and methods of control.

• Hazards in the laboratory
• Risk Assessment
• The University accident experience
• The most common laboratory accidents

Sources of information and how to use them

This course is suitable for:

• Honours and post-graduate students
• University staff working in laboratories or having responsibility for laboratory safety matters

Course coordinator

Mr Zisis Pouros, telephone 9479 1294

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About the Radiation Safety Course

The aim of the half day course is to provide new staff and students with the background to safely use radioisotopes in the laboratory. The course covers:

• Introduction to ionising radiation concepts and units
• Protection from external and internal hazards
• Radiobiology, dosimetry and dose limits
• Legal requirements and responsibilities
• Procedures for the storage, use, transport and disposal of radioisotopes
• Emergency procedures

This course is suitable for:

• Laboratory technicians
• Honours and post-graduate students working with radiation sources

Course coordinator

Mr Gary Nolan, telephone 9479 2186

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About the Hearing Conservation Course

The aim of the two hour course is to provide staff and students with an understanding of the hazards associated with excessive noise levels and the means to control exposures. The course covers the effects of noise; reducing noise exposure; hearing protection; regulations; and noise assessment and control procedures

This course is suitable for:

• Staff and students who are potentially exposed to noise levels exceeding the exposure standard
• Managers and supervisors of the above
• Staff responsible for the acquisition and maintenance of hearing protection devices and risk control measures

Course coordinator

Mr Gary Nolan, telephone 9479 1186

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About the Hazardous Substances Course

The two hour course covers legal requirements, University procedures and risk assessments associated with hazardous substances. Topics include:

• Legislative requirements
• Material safety data sheets and risk assessments
• Storage and handling requirements
• Laboratory technicians
• Staff and students working with hazardous substances

This course is suitable for:

Course coordinator

Mr Zisis Pouros, telephone 9479 1294

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About the Dangerous Goods Course

The aim of the two hour course is to provide participants with the legal requirements when using, storing or handling dangerous goods. The course covers:

• Legislative requirements
• Classification of dangerous goods
• Labelling
• Storage and handling requirements

This course is suitable for:

• Laboratory technicians
• Staff and students working with dangerous goods

Course coordinator

Mr Zisis Pouros, telephone 9479 1294

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About the Transport of Dangerous Goods Course

The aim of the two hour course is to provide participants with an understanding of the legal requirements when arranging the transport of dangerous goods. The course covers legislative requirements; classification of dangerous goods; packaging and labelling; and consignment forms and declarations

This course is suitable for:

• Laboratory technicians
• Staff and students who may be required to transport dangerous goods

Course coordinator

Mr Zisis Pouros, telephone 9479 1294

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About the Disposal of Hazardous Waste Course

The aim of the two hour course is to provide staff and students with an understanding of the safe means of disposal of hazardous material. The course covers:

• Legislative requirements and government agencies responsible for compliance
• Disposal of general laboratory waste
• Disposal of chemical, biological and radioactive waste
• The University hazardous waste facilities and procedures

This course is suitable for:

• Laboratory technicians
• Staff and students working with chemical, biological or radioactive material which is classed as hazardous

Course coordinator

Mr Zisis Pouros, telephone 9479 1294

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About the Manual Handling Course

The aim of the two hour course is to provide participants with an understanding of the risks associated with manual handling and the means to control those risks.

This course is suitable for:

• Managers and supervisors
• Staff required to perform manual handling tasks

Course coordinator

Ms Joan Clipsham, telephone 9479 1186

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