Chapter 2 – Student and general information

Environment, health, safety and security

This information is current as at January 2008. The latest information is available from Environment, Health and Safety.

The University is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace for students, staff, contractors and visitors, and to adopting a socially responsible approach towards protecting and sustaining the environment. Students and staff must take reasonable care of themselves and others, cooperate with steps taken to protect health and safety and not willfully place at risk the health, safety or wellbeing of others.

Emergency procedures

To report emergencies to Security, dial '6' from any internal telephone or 1800 249 559 (freecall, 24 hours).

Let the Security Officer know:

Emergency and evacuation procedures are available on posters near lifts and from emergency procedures and crisis planning.

Hazards and risks

Report hazards to a staff member or Security Officer.

To report a serious hazard, contact Security immediately by dialling '6' from any internal telephone or 1800 249 559 (freecall, 24 hours).

Safe work practices

Always follow safe work practices. This includes wearing any personal protective equipment (e.g. gloves, safety glasses, protective mask). Ask for help if unsure about how to use a piece of equipment or undertake a task.

Accident/incident reporting

Report any accident or incident to a staff member or Security Officer and then complete a UTS Accident/Incident Report Form.

If the accident is serious, call Security immediately by dialling '6' from any internal telephone or 1800 249 559 (freecall, 24 hours).

First aid

The name, location and phone number of First Aid Officers are available from First Aid posters in work or study areas.

If a First Aid Officer cannot be located, contact Security by dialling '6' from any internal telephone or 1800 249 559 (freecall, 24 hours).

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted inside any building on any University campus, nor in any University vehicle. This ban is legally enforceable. Dispose of cigarette butts in the bins provided outside University buildings.

Bicycle storage

Bicycle racks are located outside major buildings, such as those at the Alumni Green, City campus, and in the courtyard of B Block, Haymarket campus, and are often covered by a security camera. Bicycle parking is not permitted in front of the Tower Building (CB01).

Campus shuttle bus

The University operates a number of shuttle bus services. Timetables are also available from the Security Office on campus.

Lost and found

The Security Office on campus is the first point of call to check for lost property or to hand in found items. Items are kept for three months and become the property of the finder if unclaimed.

email lostnfound@uts.edu.au

Recycling

UTS has facilities for recycling paper, cardboard, glass and aluminium. Reduce, reuse and recycle.

Inquiries

Environment, Health and Safety

telephone +61 2 9514 1326
or +61 2 9514 1063
or +61 2 9514 1062
email ehs.branch@uts.edu.au
http://www.ehs.uts.edu.au

Security

All buildings are accessible by a Personal Identification Number (PIN). PINs can be obtained from faculty offices. PINs are not transferable and must not be misused.

Inquiries

telephone 6 (from any internal telephone)
or 1800 249 559 (freecall, 24 hours)
http://www.fmu.uts.edu.au/security

City campus, Broadway

telephone +61 2 9514 1192
email security.general@uts.edu.au

City campus, Haymarket

telephone +61 2 9514 3399
email security.haymarket@uts.edu.au

Kuring-gai campus

telephone +61 2 9514 5551
email security.kuring-gai@uts.edu.au

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