The University Health, Safety and Wellbeing Team
Our role is to provide a harmonised approach to health, safety, wellbeing (HSW) and injury management to the University and its staff. This includes:
- setting the direction and policy for HSW across the University;
- ensuring a consistent approach to the management of HSW across the University;
- providing advice and support for our clients on general health and safety matters in specialist areas such as bio safety, chemicals, radiation, rehabilitation and injury management;
- providing specialist support and advice for regulated areas such as bio safety, bio security and radiation;
- managing early intervention programs and coordinating staff well being initiatives and programs (including employee assistance program and injury management) to provide support to staff with injury, illness or disability including management of the staff counselling program.
The HSW team have developed a Health, Safety and Wellbeing (HSW) Management System which continues to improve Griffith University's health, safety and wellbeing performance. Staff can also access our HSW Hub Sharepoint site for the latest information.
Easy access to Griffith Health, Safety and Wellbeing resources here!
GSafe - Safety management system
Log an incident / injury / hazard / near miss. Complete a risk assessment / audit / lab application
Responsibilities
Everyone in the organisation has responsibilities and accountabilities for the health, safety and wellbeing of themselves and others. Responsibilities and accountabilities for health, safety and wellbeing vary from the Vice Chancellor down to all staff (whether paid or unpaid), students, visitors and contractors.
The Health, Safety and Wellbeing team provides advice, support and assistance to meet these responsibilities.
Consultative mechanisms are in place across the University, including, Health and Safety Committees and Local Health and Safety Contacts. Health and Safety Committee meeting minutes are available.
RiskWare
RiskWare app enables you to use GSafe+ to report incidents and hazards from your mobile devices anytime, anywhere.
Health, Safety and Wellbeing Contacts
Health, Safety and Wellbeing are the first point of contact for university staff for all general health and safety enquiries including those related to training, first aid, risk management, wellbeing, and injury and disability support.
The Health, Safety and Wellbeing team is led by the Director of Health and Safety, Mike Powell, with Executive Assistant, Bethany Hunter.
Wellbeing
Griffith University is committed to supporting and enhancing the wellbeing of its staff. The Wellbeing Program provides opportunities for employees to improve their wellbeing, and focuses on four key areas; healthy lifestyle, community, minds and places.
Healthy lifestyle
Healthy community
Healthy minds
Staff yoga
Available at Gold Coast and Nathan campuses for only $5 per session.
For times and locations, please contact Nicole Graham: n.graham@griffith.edu.au (Nathan and Gold Coast)
Healthy university
Our vision:To create a thriving University community by supporting our staff and students to achieve their health and wellbeing goals.
Safe work month
Bupa Life Skills
Register for Bupa Life Skills! Click the link to access the QR code and register!
Advice from Bupa Australia
Staff counselling program
A confidential wellbeing resource available for all employees and their immediate family members.
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Health, Safety and Wellbeing General Enquiries
Health, Safety and Wellbeing are the first point of contact for university staff for all general health and safety enquiries including those related to training, first aid, risk management, wellbeing, and injury and disability support.
