ECU recognises that our people are our greatest asset and have developed the Work, Health, Safety (WHS) and Wellbeing Plan 2023-2026 which outlines the university’s commitment to providing a healthy and safe workplace and study environment for all staff, students, contractors, volunteers and visitors.
The Plan also reflects a commitment to maturing our WHS Management system through continuous improvement and strategically moving beyond legal compliance to WHS best practice. It includes a shared vision for action through the implementation of key initiatives that will allow ECU to evolve into a values-based, proactive and responsive organisation that manages workplace hazards to protect our people across the spectrum of all activities we are engaged in.
The Work, Health, Safety (WHS) and Wellbeing Plan 2023-2026 supports the Edith Cowan University (ECU) strategic direction outlined within ECU’s Strategic Plan 2022-2026 and the People and Culture Plan 2023-2026. It is underpinned by five guiding principles: visible and active leaders, risk-based approaches, mutual accountability, practical and simple solutions and consistency.
The below content and links provide information on health and safety inductions, policies, guidelines and people you can call upon in a range of situations.
ECU's Work Health and Safety Committees facilitate consultation, communication, and the implementation of health and safety strategic policy aims and objectives.
Know where you can find your local First Aid Box, First Aider and defibrillators on campus. For initial First Aid attention, call Security on 6304 3333.
ECU's free and confidential program for staff and their immediate families aims to address any work-related or personal problems which may affect work performance, safety or health.
ECU has a range of resources to help you be more comfortable whilst you are at work and to determine the best way to complete manual tasks.
ECU have a system for the management of identified hazards.
ECU have a formal process for hazard identification, risk assessment and to manage work health and safety hazards within the University.
The work health and safety training staff, students, contractors, consultants and visitors are required to complete can depend on their role, work activities and previous experience and training.
All staff, students, contractors, consultants and visitors must complete the relevant Work Health and Safety Induction to ensure they are made aware of the hazards and risks in the workplace, safe work practices, work health and safety legislation, emergency procedures and how to report a hazard or incident.
Wellbeing at ECU is supported by the Wellbeing Framework, Annual plans and People and Culture’s Wellbeing at ECU SharePoint.
ECU have established a system for notification and management of hazards, near misses, incidents, injuries and emergencies. Staff, students, contractors and visitors have a responsibility to ensure these are reported to their supervisor and to the Safety and Employment Relations team.
ECU has a process to assist with work and non-work related injuries.
To find out how ECU manages radiation, biological and hazardous substances click the link above.
ECU has a Work Health and Safety reporting process that requires Schools and Services Centres to submit reports against Key Performance Indicators on a regular basis and this section includes information on reporting requirements and templates.
Riskware provides ECU with several modules that support ECU's work health and safety management system. These modules include: WHS Risk, Incident and Hazard, Biosafety, Event and Field Trip Management and Audit and Inspection.
Additional support
For further advice and support, contact Work Health and Safety Team: whs@ecu.edu.au or 6304 2302