Forms of Communication: WHS internet site, WHS intranet site for staff, WHS performance measures in the UOW Performance Indicators system, WHS committee minutes, workplace advisory committee minutes, hazard and incident reports in Safety Net, internal and external WHS training programs such as inductions, material safety data sheets via Chem Alert online, fire and emergency evacuation information, contractor safety induction guide.
Health and safety information: may also be made available: on workplace noticeboards, posters displayed around the workplace, through meetings such as toolbox talks, by email such as safety alerts, in newsletters, on safety signage.
Information Dissemination: Internal information is determined by organisational need. Relevant information which may be disseminated at the local level includes: changes to the workplace, the system or method of work, the plant or chemicals used, incidents and associated corrective actions that may arise, new or updated WHS legislation or associated requirements. External exchange of information with external parties such as customers, students, suppliers, contractors and public authorities occur as determined by organisational need and best practice. As a general rule, external parties can access UOW WHS information via the University WHS but is not limited to: displaying of WHS Policy in prominent locations such as staff noticeboards and visitor entry points, WHS procedures such as laboratory manuals or handbooks, WHS information is disseminated to suppliers for contractors and labour hire services via the WHS induction guide and local WHS induction meeting where appropriate. Further information can be found at the Contractor Safety webpage, material safety data sheets, emergency plans for emergency services, instructions for the safe installation, commissioning, operation and maintenance of plant or equipment, product recalls. Where the exchange of information is identified, local units should document procedures for identification, responsibility and processes for the communication of WHS information with external parties.