Sessional Staff Induction

CHERYL ROBERTSSchool Resources Manager

School Safety Officer9905 3930

Rm 546, bld 17, Clayton Campus

Part 1 - Occupational Health & SafetyPart 2 - Resources

Part 1 - Occupational Health & Safety

Online Induction - COMPULSORY FOR ALL NEW STAFF

http://www.adm.monash.edu.au/ohse/training/safety-induction.html

The online induction has been split into the following components:• A general induction (including various special hazards modules) - 30 minutes; and • Campus specific modules (2-3 minutes each)

The primary aim of the online induction is to provide new staff with a brief overview of occupational health and safety policies, procedures and practices at Monash and to provide them with a basic understanding of their own occupational health and safety responsibilities. New staff should complete the Monash Safety Induction Program within the first few days of their arrival.

NOTE: Unless both modules are completed in their entirety, a record of the person's induction will not be successfully recorded.

You should download and be familiar with this documenthttp://www.adm.monash.edu.au/ohse/assets/docs/procedures/health-and-safety-of-students-in-labs.pdf

As the class supervisor you need to make sure your students are aware of their responsibility to OHS

The Unit Coordinator will be responsible for reviewing the laboratory/workshop content, determining if there are components of the class which could harm the health and safety of students or staff involved in the class, and, if necessary, have completed the relevant RISK ASSESSMENT.

If a risk assessment has been completed for a class it must be made available to you to review prior to the class.

SEEK FURTHER ADVICE ON RISK CONTROL FROM THE UNIT COORDINATOR

Identify components of the class which could harm the health and

safety of students or staff involved

Occupational Health & Safety

BE PREPARED

Should an emergency situation arise during your class (eg student looses consciousness) you should already have an idea of :•Where the nearest phone is located•Where the nearest first-aid kit is•Who are the local first-aiders•Who should you ring in case of an emergency•In an evacuation which direction should I direct the students to leave by. Once we have left the building where is the local assembly point.

All CAMPUS buildings have Emergency Evacuation Plans, similar to the one below, located near EXIT points on each floor.

When you know the location of your class take the time to familiarise yourself with the local Emergency Evacuation Plan.

Occupational Health & Safety

All university buildings are equipped with an emergency warning and intercommunication system. Full details on the process of evacuation is available in the OHS “PROCEDURES FOR THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF STUDENTS UNDERTAKING STUDIES IN LABORATORIES, STUDIOS, WORKSHOPS OR CLINICAL ACTIVITIES”.

Appendix 1 – EMERGENCY EVACUATION INFORMATION FOR LECTURERS/TUTORS/DEMONSTRATORS

Some suggested phone numbers which you may wish to add to your mobile contact list:

UNIT COORDINATOR

ASSISTANT COORDINATOR

CAMPUS SECURITY Caulfield - 03 9903 2131 Clayton - 03 9905 3059 Gippsland - 03 5122 6999Peninsula - 03 9904 4318

CAMPUS Security from internal phone 333 – regardless of campus location

School appointed Safety Officer (Campus)

For reporting of incidents which may occur in class or to discuss any local concerns

Caulfield Campus – Lisa Blair (9903 1482)Clayton Campus – Nichola Thompson (9905 3487)Peninsula – no local representative. Contact Cheryl Roberts (9905 3930)Gippsland – no local representative. Contact Cheryl Roberts (9905 3930)

What about you?One of the most intensive activities you will undertake during your time as Tutor will be that of marking assignments. With 30 + assignments, and a relatively short turn-around period in which to mark them, you may well experience some tiredness and body sprains and strains if you do not manage the task appropriately.

SOME TIPS!

•Plan ahead – do not leave marking to the last minute and try to cram it into a single day.•Do your marking in a well lit, well ventilated environment•Ensure you maintain good body posture while marking – no sustained awkward postures!•Take frequent breaks, to stretch or to grab a glass of water. A number of small, micro breaks can be very effective.•If you notice you are getting aches & pains review your work practice and make adjustments.

VERY USEFUL DOCUMENTS (Please download from http://www.adm.monash.edu.au/ohse/documents/index.html)

•ERGONOMICS - Computer user guidelines•ERGONOMICS – Computer workplace design guidelines

Part 2 - ResourcesCAULFIELD CLAYTON GIPPSLAND PENINSULA

Building access – Electronic swipe card(only required if you are taking a class after 6.00pm or on a weekend)

•Only available for F block•Forward your ID# and ID card issue Number to:Carol.freeman@monash.edu

•Only available for bld 17•Forward your ID# and ID card issue Number to:Cheryl.roberrts@monash.edu

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Keys to teaching roomsNote: security is responsible for ensuring teaching locations are unlocked

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Keys to Tutors Room Carol Freeman, rm 601, F Block

Cheryl Roberts, bld 17 Cheryl Roberts, bld 17

Photocopying Please request access to the local copier by sending an email to cheryl.roberts@monash.edu Ensure you specify which campus you are from and which year level you need.

A single code is available

Printing Computers in the Tutors room are set to default to a local printer

THANK YOU