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(1) To deliver the best health, safety and wellbeing outcomes for all workers and students at Western Sydney University. Through the promotion of the highest practicable standard of health, safety and wellbeing and to ensure compliance with the New South Wales, Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (WHS Act),associated regulations,standards and codes of practice. (2) To demonstrate the University leadership’s commitment to the promotion of a positive health, safety and wellbeing culture by providing the necessary direction and support to all workers, students and visitors (3) The following definitions apply for the purposes of this policy: (4) Western Sydney University is unequivocally committed to ensuring a safe and healthy environment for staff, students, visitors, engaged contractors, members of related entities and other individuals or external organisations which may be affected by its operations. This commitment recognises that every person has the right to a safe and healthy working environment and that each individual has a prime responsibility to co-operate in the preservation and improvement of all university work health, safety and wellbeing measures. (5) The University considers prevention of injury or ill-health to all individuals foremost in conducting its activities. Therefore, the University is not only committed to ensuring that all legislative requirements are met, but also to maintaining a position of excellence through a systematic and preventative approach in handling the workplace health, safety and wellbeing issues related to its activities. (6) Western Sydney University, as a PCBU, will ensure, so as far as is reasonably practicable, the health, safety and wellbeing of its workers, students, contractors, visitors and others in their engagement with the University. The implementation of this policy includes: (8) Relevant legislation and guidance material:Health Safety and Wellbeing Policy
Section 1 - Purpose and Context
Section 2 - Definitions
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Position
Responsibilities
Vice-Chancellor and President
The Vice-Chancellor and President has overall accountability for the safety of all activities conducted by the University and will provide adequate resources to meet the aims and objectives contained in the Health Safety and Wellbeing Policy. The Vice-Chancellor and President is empowered to enforce such actions as are considered necessary to protect the occupational health and safety of employees, students, contractors and other individuals, the environment and University premises and plant. The Vice-Chancellor and President is considered an "Officer" under the WHS Act. Refer to the WHS Act and WHS Regulation for further details of the responsibilities and requirements of all “Officers” for the University.
Campus Provosts
The Campus Provosts have overall responsibility for the safety of all activities within their campus of responsibility, and are accountable to the Vice-Chancellor and President for ensuring the health and safety of the University community within each campus. Campus Provosts are considered an "Officer" under the WHS Act. Refer to the WHS Act and WHS Regulation for further details of the responsibilities and requirements of all “Officers” for the University.
Senior Executive, Deans and Directors of Research Institutes
The Senior Executive, Deans and Directors of Research Institutes have overall responsibility for ensuring the health and safety of individuals under their supervision and are accountable to the Vice-Chancellor and President. They are responsible for the development of Safety Management Plans, Action Plans and consultative mechanisms within their Division, School, or Research Institute. The Senior Executive, Deans, and Directors of Research Institutes are considered to be an "Officer" under the WHS Act. Refer to the WHS Act and WHS Regulation for further details of the responsibilities and requirements of all “Officers” for the University.
Unit Heads, Line Management, Supervisory and Academic Staff
Director, Work Health, Safety and Wellbeing
The Work Health, Safety and Wellbeing Unit is responsible for providing professional advice, facilitation and consultancy to Schools and Operational Units and developing appropriate policy, strategic programs and maintaining the WHS and Wellbeing Management System. They are accountable to the Vice-President, People and Advancement through the Chief People Officer.
HSCs and HSRs
Employees, Students, Contractors and Others
Employees
Employees who enagage contractors and third parties must meet Western Sydney University requirements and ensure that all contractors and third parties are aware of their work health safety obligations.
Section 4 - Procedures
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