Health and Safety at Rhodes University

Rhodes University is committed to providing an environment that is safe, healthy and secure, in line with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (1993) - download the SA Dept of Labour document. Staff and students are encouraged to familiarise themselves with health and safety concerns on campus - most of which is common knowledge and common sense.

Safety:

• RU Safety Committee: more about Health & Safety Committee functions and meetings at Rhodes University.
• RU Health & Safety Representatives: more about the role of Health and Safety Representatives at Rhodes University.
• RU Emergency Management Plan: re about Rhodes University procedures in the event of critical incidents or disasters.
• First Aid: more about First Aid at Rhodes University.
• Fire Safety: more about responsible fire safety practices.
• Safe Practices: more about responsible practices to support our health and safety.
• Health & Safety Checklist: templates to facilitate the submission of monthly health & safety inspection reports.
• Health & Safety Resources: links to a selection of useful resources (legislation, training materials, documents, etc) that provide guidance on health and safety in the workplace.
• Major Events: resources and documents pertaining to safety at sporting and recreational events.
• Incidents & Accidents: dealing with health and safety incidents and accidents at Rhodes University.

More info:

• Read the guidelines: RU Health & Safety Guide 1 Introduction to Health & Safety 

• SA Labour Guide's simple explanation of health and safety in the workplace.

• RU Safety, Health & Environmental Officer: +27-046-603-7205 or safety(at)ru.ac.za

Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)

Enterprise Risk Management at Rhodes University aims to assist, advise and help management and all staff to be informed and to implement good Risk Management practice. It is informed by a vision of providing assurance to all stakeholders that all aspects of risk - strategic, operational and process (financial and non-financial) - at Rhodes University are managed in a substantive, controlled and methodical manner. More info: ERM

Environment

Rhodes University is committed to playing a leading role in the Eastern Cape and South Africa with respect to environmental concerns, in order to promote practices that support a safe, healthy and sustainable environment. More info: Environment

Security:

The Campus Protection Unit - located in Rhodes Avenue, telephone +27-046-603-8146/7 - is responsible for providing on-campus security services, including the Blue Security Route, fire safety and guidance on personal safety and security.

Well Being

Rhodes University aims to provide an environment that supports staff Wellness and quality of work life. This includes a staff HIV/AIDS Peer Support Programme that addresses related concerns in the workplace. More info: Human Resources Division Health and Wellness.

Questions/Suggestions? Contact safety(at)ru.ac.za