UC security and UC H&S will be holding sessions to discuss safe zones within buildings in the event of an emergency or lockdown. The sessions will be hosted by Arthur Dredge and Grant Craig.
These sessions are to support the new emergency flip charts that have been distributed throughout the university which mention “building safe spots” (on the lockdown tab).
Location:
Forestry F3 lecture Theatre
Session times:
Session one: Thursday 5th September, 10.30 to 11.30am
Session two: Thursday 5th September, 1 to 2pm.
Invitations have been sent to all Health and safety reps but others who are interested are welcome.
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for the next couple of weeks, we will have Amanda from the Grounds staff working with us, as she is undertaking alternative duties due to an injury. Amanda will be doing a variety of tasks, and will begin by giving some care and further attention to the pot plants in the PJH Level 5 tearoom.
just a reminder that you can still get a flu injection at the Health Centre – either by booking an appointment on 03 369 4444 or extn 94444 or attending at the flu clinic times.
Flu vaccinations are free for UC employees and its easiest if you take your staff ID card with you.
Click one of the links above to book in for a session
Come along and hear about how you can help prevent DPI while at work.
Please attend if you are due for a refresher. You can find out if you are due for a refresher – there’s a register here (K:/LIBR-Library/Health-Safety/Staff_induction _training_and_duties/LIBRARY_TRAINING_REGISTER.xlsx). 52 library staff are due for DPI refresher training this year.
The DPI team is aware that these dates won’t work for everyone and so we expect to run an additional session(s) later in the year for those who can’t make any of the July dates. However, if you can attend one of these dates we would appreciate it so we can keep the number of additional sessions required to a reasonable minimum.
The Central Library now has two basketballs for loan. Borrow one from the Information Desk using your Canterbury Card. They’re a great way to get some exercise during your breaks!
This year the DPI group will continue to post a tip each month for working safely to avoid discomfort, pain and injury. This month’s tip is that head and neck posture matters when working at a computer or on a device. This recent article is a useful reminder about working on laptops and other devices and what that does to our head-neck position and muscle tension
The 2019 H&S Training Schedule has been finalised and enrolments are now open for the H&S Core Training.
Comprehensive First Aid (Unit Standards 06400, 06401, 06402) – If your role requires that you have First Aid Certification please enrol onto this course. Enrolments for General First Aiders are reviewed, and approved based on the level of cover per area. If you have several First Aiders in your area your enrolment may not be approved.
First Aid Revalidation – If you are a First Aid Certificate holder please check you expiry date (can be found here), and book onto a corresponding Revalidation course. You have 3 months from the expiry of your certificate to revalidate, otherwise you will need to take the 2 day Comprehensive course.
Field Activities Training – If your role requires you be a Field Activity Leader or Deputy Leader, you will need ensure that you have attended the Field Activity Training. If you have not attended the training in over 2 years, now would be a good time to refresh your training. Should anything happen on any Field Trip that you are leading the investigators will be looking at your training record to ensure that you have met your obligations.
Fire Extinguisher and Evacuation Training – This course is relevant to all staff, particularly named Building and Floor wardens, but as important to any staff who work in areas that are ‘First to Armband’ such as teaching spaces. It is facilitated by Fire Fighting Pacific, and includes a practical Fire Extinguisher use, which increases your confidence to pick up an extinguisher and use it to clear your exit if needed.
Risk Management – This course should be attended by all staff who identify, control, and monitor hazards and risks in their area of work (that is possibly everyone).
Health and Safety Rep Training – Please contact Angie Willington for information relating to your H&S Rep training.
Please discuss your training requirements with your manager and complete any enrolments via UCPeople. If you have any questions regarding enrolling in a course please contact learningdevelopment@canterbury.ac.nz, or phone Marjorie Blake.
