The induction is a two step process, with your supervisor (or delegate) giving you a tour of the facilities and explaining important information to help you settle into your role and life within the School of Chemistry. Followed by completion of the online induction components as outlined in the General SoC Induction Handbook.
The School of Chemistry is located across a number of sites. Your supervisor is responsible for your induction, and the HSW delegates can be contacted to assist with HSW induction (see the HSW section of the site).
INDUCTION HANDBOOK
Please ensure that you have an active Monash account and consult/meet with your supervisor.
Watch the University OHS Induction video located in the my.monash portal under HR & Employment/myDevelopment/Browse for Learning - Mandatory Compliance Training. *(please note that the link is available 24-48 hrs after enrolment). Research students can access the University OHS Induction Video via this link (http://www.intranet.monash/staff-development/myDevelopment/student-access).
Complete the online School of Chemistry OHS Induction Module. This will take approx. 45 mins and can only be completed whilst on the Clayton campus and connected to eduroam. You must submit the completion form at the end.
Read the School of Chemistry Safety Manual.
Undertake a face to face building induction with your supervisor or delegate as directed by your supervisor and then complete the General OHS/Building Induction Form.
If you are working in the lab, please complete:
i) the Online Risk Assessment for your proposed laboratory work via the SARAH system and refer to the Chemistry Risk Assessment procedure. Please note that it may take up to 1 week for you to have access to SARAH. And please ensure that you add Dr. Craig Forsyth or Dr. Boujemaa Moubaraki (Safety Officers) as reviewers so that they can check your risk assessments. It would be preferred that you consult with the Safety officers prior to filling out your online Risk Assessment.
ii) Print and complete the Lab OHS Form with safety officers signing on completion and sign up for OHS training as required (see below) specific to your labs in consultation with your Lab Head/ Manager or School Safety Officers.
If you need office/lab keys, please work out which keys you need then make a key deposit online through the Monash Shop. The deposit required to secure one key is $20, for two or more keys, however, this is capped at $40. When you return the keys, the deposit is refunded back via the shop (the transaction is reversed).
Once all the above steps are completed you can apply for access to the School buildings by completing the Access & Key Request Form.
ADDITIONAL OHS RELATED INDUCTION & TRAINING
OHS related training and courses can be accessed through the my.monash portal under HR & Employment/myDevelopment/Browse for learning – Occupational Health and Safety. *(please note that the link is available 24-48 hrs after enrolment). Please discuss with your supervisor on the OHS training you may require.
Gas Cylinders and Cryogenics (required if handling gas cylinders or liquid N2) - online and practical component
Ergonomic and Manual Handling - online and practical component
First Aid - face to face training
Fire Safety Training - to be arrange through the safety officers
Radiation Safety Training - online and practical component
Other OHS Training - as determined by your Risk Assessment or through discussion with your Supervisor or as recommended by the Safety Officer.
You will be granted access to the School buildings & facilities on completion of all the above forms.
Please ensure you that have an active Monash account and consult/meet with your supervisor.
Complete the online School of Chemistry OHS Induction Module. This will take approx. 45 mins and can only be completed whilst on the Clayton campus and connected to eduroam. You must submit the completion form at the end. This link is available via Moodle as well.
Undertake a building induction with your supervisor or delegate as directed by your supervisor.
Complete the General OHS /Building Induction Form.
Print and complete Lab OHS Form in consultation with Safety Officers.
Complete Online Risk Assessment for your proposed work via the SARAH system and please refer to the Chemistry Risk Assessment procedure.
Access & Key Request Form - Once all the above are completed, your supervisor or you can apply for access to the School buildings.
Note - You must be supervised at all times in the laboratory.
Complete the online School of Chemistry OHS Induction Module. This will take approx. 45 mins. You must submit the completion form at the end.
Complete the Contractor Induction Form.
Also, complete the Contractor Declaration Form.
The first line of communication on OHS matters is between you and your supervisor.
OHS policies, information sheets and hazard alerts
These are issued by the University OHS administration from time to time and deal with matters of concern to many or all members of the University.
Copies may be downloaded from the OHS web site.
Chemistry Zone OHS notice board
The Official Chemistry Zone Occupational Health, Safety Notice Board is located opposite the door to the school tea room (Room 137/23).
First Aid lists are maintained by the First Aid Coordinator and located beside each First Aid box and School defibrillator. The first aid boxes are located in the following locations:
First Aid Box
Building 19: by G12 & 112
Building 23: by G48, G17A, 150, 131, 249 & 225
Building 86: by G01, 101, 219, 214, 312, 321 & 411
Defibrillator Location
Outside HoS office *(For a full list of campus location see here)
Building 86 Fourth Floor (opposite stairs, next to first aid box)
First Aid Reporting
Should you need to report a First Aid incident, please complete the following form.
Vacant
Dr Boujemaa Moubaraki
Bld 23/G39A
+61 3 990 54798
Prof. Cameron Jones - Chair of the Safety Committee - Bldg 23/108 ext 20391
Tracy McGregor - School Manager - Bldg 19/133 ext 54310
Debra Bartolo - OHS Consultant - Bldg 25 ext 50222
Dr Boujemma Moubaraki - School Safety Officer/Building Warden - Bldg 23/G39A ext 54798
Dr Rebekah Duffin - Biosafety Officer - Bldg 23/G229 0418392409
Dr Irina Siminova - Building 86 Warden - Bldg 86/237 ext 54573
A/Prof. Toby Bell - Laser Safety Officer - Bldg 23S/G32C ext 54566
Vacant - Health and Wellbeing Officer - Bldg 23/123 ext 55511
Manny Nagpal - First Aid Coordinator - Bldg 19/127 ext54544