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Health and Safety Key Risk Area Procedures

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Section 1 - Introduction

(1) The University of Newcastle (University) has the following key risk area procedure documents which provide guidance on controlling risks associated with activities undertaken across the University's campuses.

(2) A full list of all documents is also available at Working Here - Work Health and Safety - HSMS Framework.

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Section 2 - Key Risk Areas 1 – Hazards and Risks Related to Research and Teaching.

(3) KRA 1.1: Hazardous Substances & Dangerous Goods (under review) – Refer to the Chemical Management Procedure.

(4) KRA 1.2: Genetically Modified Organisms & Hazardous Biological Substances (being developed) – refer to Laboratory Safety.

(5) KRA 1.3: Fieldwork

(6) KRA 1.4: Plant and Equipment

(7) KRA 1.5: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

(8) KRA 1.6: Noise Management

(9) KRA 1.7: Laboratory Safety

(10) KRA 1.8: Biological Hazards and Infection Control (being developed) – Refer to Laboratory Safety.

(11) KRA 1.9: Radiation Management (being developed) – Refer to Radiation Management Plan.

(12) KRA 1.10: Scuba Diving / Water Based Activities

(13) KRA 1.11: Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) (Drone) Operations

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Section 3 - Hazards and Risks Related to University Environment

(14) KRA 2.1: Manual Handling and Ergonomics.

(15) KRA 2.2: Smoke Free University.

(16) KRA 2.3: Working from home (under development).

(17) KRA 2.4: Working alone or in isolated situations.

(18) KRA 2.5: Travelling on University business.

(19) KRA 2.6: Managing behavioural risks.

(20) KRA 2.7: Campus environment.

(21) KRA 2.8 – Rescinded, please refer to Health & Safety Guideline 3.4.

(22) KRA 2.9: Guidelines for Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

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Section 4 - Hazards and Risks Related to Resources Division

(23) KRA 3.1: Working at heights.

(24) KRA 3.2: Working in confined spaces.

(25) KRA 3.3: Asbestos and hazardous materials management.

(26) KRA 3.4: Excavation and demolition.

(27) KRA 3.5: Hot work (including welding).

(28) KRA 3.6: Electrical safety and isolation.

(29) KRA 3.7: Testing and tagging.

(30) KRA 3.8: Travelling crane procedure.

(31) KRA 3.9: Pallet racking.