OHSW & IM Induction and Training

OHSW & IM Services coordinates the provision of a range of Health Safety Welfare and Injury Management learning and development (L&D) short courses across the University. Individual Schools, Units, Centres and Institutes may also arrange training to suit local requirements.

This site provides detailed information about available L & D courses, facilitated either internally or externally and their method of delivery i.e. online or face to face.

Click here to view what training courses are currently available

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INDUCTION

All new and transferred employees including casual employees who are required to work on campus shall undergo an OHSW induction which is to be conducted by local areas and signed off by the relevant supervisors with records kept locally. This induction must occur as soon as possible on commencement and be completed within the first week of employment. Please refer to the documents below for more details

TRAINING

Training courses are divided into three categories:

Generic Training: Related to general responsibilities as employees of the University. Coordinated by OHSW&IM Services and delivered either online or face-to-face.

Risk Specific Training: Related to identified areas of health and safety risk. Coordinated by OHSW&IM Services and delivered either online or face-to-face.

Task Specific Training: Related to particular jobs/tasks in defined areas of the University. Coordinated by local areas and delivered in a face-to-face environment.

All online courses are identified by :

Relevant University Induction Procedures / Forms

- OHSW Induction and Training Procedure describes the induction and training process.

- OHSW Induction Checklist OHSW23 is to be used when inducting new or transferred employees to the workplace.

- OHSW Training Needs Guide OHSW13 is to be used to determine what training is relevant for particular roles.

Click an individual training course for further information, to make a booking or undertake an online course.

Generic Training

Related to general responsibilities as employees of the University. Select courses relevant to your role.

Health and Safety Fundamentals (Mandatory for all new continuing employees and fixed term contract employees)

Duty of Care (Employees)

Duty of Care (Line Managers)

Duty of Care (Supervisors)

Manual Handling

Office Ergonomics

Injury Management (Managers and Supervisors)

Managing Injury & Illness in the Workplace

Hazard Management

Hazard & Incident Reporting and Investigation

Environmental Awareness

Bullying and Harassment (Employees)

Bullying and Harassment (Supervisors)

Practical Leadership for a Safe and Healthy Workplace

Risk Specific Training

Related to identified areas of health and safety risk. Select courses relevant to your role.

Slips, Trips and Falls

Work Health and Safety Harmonisation

Practical Hazard Management

Workstation / Computer Ergonomics Workshop

Chemical Spills Management

Hazardous Substances (Employees Occasional Contact)

Hazardous Substances (Employees Regular Contact)

Hazardous Substances (Managers & Supervisors)

Driver Safety

Heavy Vehicle Driver Fatigue

Safe Driving Courses

Emergency Evacuation Officer – Warden , Building Evacuation Officer & Deputy, Marshall

Apply First Aid (New and Recertification)

OHSW&IM Committee Member Development

Health and Safety Representative Training

Working at Height

Working in Confined Spaces

Chemgold III

Task Specific Training

Related to particular jobs / tasks in defined areas of the University. Delivery is face to face and coordinated by local areas. Select courses relevant to your role.

Local Area Induction (Mandatory for all new and transferred employees, including casuals who work on campus)

Individual Job Safety & Environmental Analyses

Individual Safe Operating Procedures

Forklift

What about Sessional / Casual Employees ?

Casual employees who are expected to work on campus at any time are required, as a minimum, to complete a local area OHSW induction and any other relevant local task specific training relevant to the work being performed.

Casual employees are not required to complete any online training courses.

Casual employees who are not required to work on campus should refer to the relevant Quick Guides for OHSW&IM information.

Course Costs

All costs incurred for employees undertaking the generic learning programs and some risk specific will be funded by the Human Resources Unit through OHSW & IM Services. Other courses may incur a cost. Please refer to individual course information for further details.

Training Records Management

All generic training records are maintained within the HR Management System.

All online risk specific training records are maintained within the HR Management System.

For all face to face risk specific training conducted by OHSW&IM Services, training records are maintained within the HR Management System.

For all face to face risk specific training conducted by external training providers and task specific training, records shall be maintained by local areas.

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Available OHSW & IM Training Courses

UniSA Online OHSW & IM Learning Programs

OHSW & IM online learning programs covering a range of relevant topics are available as a learning tool for all University employees. It is a mandatory requirement that all new employees and fixed term contract employees complete the online learning course: Health and Safety Fundamentals. Other on-line modules can be completed if relevant to your role. There is no requirement to repeat online modules unless there is a need to do so because of an identified learning gap

Employees can automatically login to the Online Learning (actual URL https://my.unisa.edu.au/Public/SingleSignOn/GenerateURL.aspx?app=e3Learning ). Use your university username and your own personal password to access the learning portal.

You will need to obtain a quiz score of 80% or more to pass a course. You can print a certificate as a record of our achievement.

Students may participate in online learning courses however, require an account to be created. Contact OHSW & IM Services on 21634 to arrange for an account to be created. Students will then be able to access Online Learning using the above link.

Please refer to information below for further details of all available programs.

Generic OHSW Training

Note: If a course is mandatory it will be stated under 'Audience' in the tables below.

Health and Safety Fundamentals :

Content	Provide an understanding the roles of everyone in the workplace in relation to health and safety Gaining an overview of the hazard management process Provide an understanding of what you should expect to find in the workplace to help you work safely Provide an understanding of the different kinds of hazards there are and the preferred ways to manage them
Audience	Mandatory for all new continuing employees and fixed-term contract employees, excluding casuals / sessional
Facilitator	E3 Learning – on line course
Employees can automatically login to the Online Learning

Content	Provide an understanding of your duty of care responsibilities as an employee Provide a practical understanding of how you are required to fulfill your duty of care responsibilities
Audience	All employees
Facilitator	E3 Learning – on line course
Employees can automatically login to the Online Learning

Content	An understanding of duty of care responsibilities as a line manager A practical understanding of how to fulfil duty of care responsibilities
Audience	All Line Managers
Facilitator	E3 Learning – on line course
Employees can automatically login to the Online Learning

Content	An understanding of OHSW duty of care responsibilities as a supervisor A practical understanding of how to fulfil duty of care responsibilities
Audience	All Supervisors
Facilitator	E3 Learning – on line course
Employees can automatically login to the Online Learning

Content	The duties of employers, employees, health and safety representatives and health and safety committees Active consultation between employers and employees or their representatives A systematic hazard management process Implementation of a hierarchy of controls The provision of accurate and timely information The provision of appropriate training The systematic keeping of records
Audience	All employees where manual handling is part of their role
Facilitator	E3 Learning – on line course
Employees can automatically login to the Online Learning

Content	To provide an understanding of ergonomics principles in relation to computer work To provide an understanding of the University policies and procedures in relation to working safely at computer workstations, including the computer workstation checklist To provide an understanding of the interaction of the components of the computer workstation To provide basic skills for identifying and correcting common problems associated with computer workstations in an interactive setting
Audience	All employees who work in office environments
Facilitator	E3 Learning – on line course
Employees can automatically login to the Online Learning

Content	Injury management (IM) at UniSA The injury management system and effective practice The responsibilities of managers and supervisors in the event of an incident in the workplace When to refer to rehabilitation consultant (RC) The responsibilities of rehabilitation consultant The injured employee’s capacity for work Rehabilitation and return to work plans (RRTWP) The key requirements to identify the need for a RRTWP Workers’ compensation claims, and The responsibilities of the claims
Audience	All Managers and Supervisors
Facilitator	E3 Learning – on line course
Employees can automatically login to the Online Learning

Content	Explore the dilemmas that arise when managing illness or injury at work in a hypothetical case study Discussion on inherent requirements, reasonable adjustments and legislation while balancing rights & responsibilities of employers and employees with our panel of experienced HR managers Facilitated discussion based on a Hypothetical, examining Gulzar's story. Be guided through a series of conversations and dilemmas and at different stages of the story Panel members will offer insights and guidance on legislative, process and practice issues that must be considered when managing illness or injury at work Difference between work related and non work related illness or injury Terminology explained - 'inherent requirements of the job', 'reasonable adjustments' Balancing employer and employee rights and responsibilities.
Audience	All Managers and Supervisors
Facilitator	Internal – OHSW&IM Services and Human Resources Consultants
Contact Pam Gomes, pam.gomes@unisa.edu.au or 21634 for further details

Content	Identify the hazard management principles of the OHSW Regulations Describe the hazard management process Use a risk assessment tool to analyse and prioritise risks Describe the hierarchy of control for managing workplace hazards and risks Identify the roles of employers and workers in the management of hazards in the workplace
Audience	All employees and HDR students
Facilitator	E3 Learning – on line course
Employees can automatically login to the Online Learning

Content	Identify the need for incident and hazard investigation State what an incident is State what a hazard is Identify a strategy for investigating incidents and hazards State the benefits of incident and hazard investigations
Audience	All employees and HDR students
Facilitator	E3 Learning – on line course
Employees can automatically login to the Online Learning

Content	Develop an understanding of why environmental management is important Ensure you know what to do should you identify, witness or become aware of a chemical spill within UniSA
Audience	All employees and HDR students
Facilitator	E3 Learning – on line course
Employees can automatically login to the Online Learning

Content	A facilitated discussion based workshop to identify actions that can be taken to lead or influence others in the pursuit of a safe and healthy workplace for all concerned. The workshop provides a forum to test your theories about health and safety leadership and interact with others from around the university. It is an opportunity to hear how others tackle this topic, what works in practice and what doesn’t.
Audience	Managers, supervisors, directors, HR officers, health and safety committee members, elected health and safety representatives, technical officers, school, institute or centre managers and anyone else who would like to discuss leading and influencing others with a view to improving our health and safety culture.
Facilitator	Internal – OHSW&IM Services
For dates, location and bookings please click here

Content	It is important that employees are equipped to drive each particular type of vehicle safely. Drive To Live and the Transport Training Centre provide a range of different types of driving courses to suit each particular need
Audience	Employees required to drive vehicles in the course of their work
Facilitator	- Drive To Live - Transport Training Centre - Red Earth Expeditions (4WD)
To register, please contact external provider

Content	Covers a broad range of topics to enable participants to confidently manage emergency situations, providing care for the ill or injured until medical aid arrives
Audience	All Designated First Aiders
Facilitator	- Tactical Training Australia contact 8331 1620 (Internal and External) - 4Life Training contact 1300 245 433 (External) - St John South Australia Inc. contact 8306 6900 (External) - Australian Red Cross contact 1300 367 428 (External)
Internally ONLY - for dates, location and bookings please click here Please email OHSW&IM Enquiries for details Externally - please contact provider

Content	What bullying and harassment are The effects of workplace bullying and harassment Why people harass Different sorts of harassment Which legislation covers workplace bullying and harassment
Audience	All employees
Facilitator	E3 Learning – on line course
Employees can automatically login to the Online Learning

Content	This short course provides an understanding of the measures required to minimise the health and safety risks associated with slip and trip hazards.
Audience	All employees
Facilitator	E3 Learning – on line course
Employees can automatically login to the Online Learning

Content	Key terms in the legislation Key changes in the legislation The duties associated with particular roles in the workplace How the legislation is enforced, and Strategies for managing health and safety in the workplace to help meet the requirements of the legislation
Audience	All employees
Facilitator	E3 Learning – on line course
Employees can automatically login to the Online Learning

Content	Understand more about the hazard management process within the university Hazard Identification Risk assessment, documentation and control measures Monitor effectiveness of selected risk control
Audience	All employees and HDR students
Facilitator	Internal - OHSW&IM Services
For dates, locations and bookings please click here

Content	Ergonomics principles in relation to computer work The University policies and procedures in relation to working safely at computer workstations, including the computer workstation checklist The interaction of the components of the computer workstation The basic skills for identifying and correcting common problems associated with computer workstations in an interactive setting The session includes a written assessment of knowledge for problem solving common computer workstation problems. Enables participants to conduct assessments locally including for other employees or students
Audience	All employees and HDR students who use computers
Facilitator	Internal – OHSW&IM Services
For dates, locations and bookings please click here

Content	The equipment and terms used in relation to chemical management and spills Responsibilities in relation to chemical management and spills Procedures and guidelines for managing chemicals and preparing for chemical spills How to clean up chemical spills
Audience	All employees and HDR students who work with chemicals
Facilitator	E3 Learning – on line course
Employees can automatically login to the Online Learning

Content	Provide information to develop safe attitude and actions when using hazardous chemicals in the workplace Rights, responsibilities and regulations Methods and consequences of exposure Methods of hazard control Risk Assessments
Audience	All employees and students who have occasional contact with hazardous substances
Facilitator	E3 Learning – on line course
Employees can automatically login to the Online Learning

Content	Health effects Methods of exposure Legal requirements Working with hazardous substances Labelling Safety Data Sheets Controlling risks from hazardous substances Safe Operating Procedures Ventilation Personal Protective Equipment Incidents
Audience	All employees and research students who have regular contact with hazardous substances
Facilitator	E3 Learning – on line course
Employees can automatically login to the Online Learning

Content	Provide knowledge of the importance of University policies and procedures to provide a safe working environment Standard Operating Procedures Material Safety Data Sheets Methods of Control when using hazardous substances Signage – Types and use Personal Protective Equipment Ventilation Spill Management
Audience	All employees and HDR students who have regular contact with hazardous substances
Facilitator	E3 Learning – on line course
Employees can automatically login to the Online Learning

Content	What causes work-related motor vehicle incidents Why driver safety is important Issues relating to driver safety, and Ways of maintaining driver safety
Audience	All employees who are required to drive vehicles for work related purposes
Facilitator	E3 Learning – on line course
Employees can automatically login to the Online Learning