University of Otago Health & Safety

Health & Safety Policies, Manuals & Guidelines

The University has a system of policies and guidelines identifying management of specific high-risk hazards within the University environment. The University Health and Safety Team manage policy development, including the appointment of members of working parties where required for policy development. Unions and employee representatives are involved in all policy development and drafts are forwarded for consultation.

Compliance with policies is mandatory where the hazard or situation applies within the University. The guidelines, codes of practice and guidelines are designed to provide sufficient information for the policies to be implemented at departmental level. If you require additional information, please contact a member of the Health and Safety Team.