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 Labourdocument. 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
The RU Safety, Health & Environmental Officer (SHE Officer) works closely with the ERM Manager - see Enterprise Risk Management.
Visit the links
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HnS Reps: info on the role of Health and Safety Representatives at RU.
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Committees: info on Health & Safety Committee functions and meetings.
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Checklists: for monthly health & safety inspection reports.
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Training: health and safety courses at RU.
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Resources: links providing guidance on workplace health and safety.
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First Aid: info about first aid at RU.
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Fire: info on fire safety.
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EMP: RU's Emergency Management Plan, in case of critical incidents or disasters.
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Incidents: how to deal with health and safety incidents and accidents at RU.
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SHECASA: info on the Safety Health and Environment Campus Association of South Africa.
Further info:
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Contact the SHE Officer on (+27) 046 603 7205 or safety(at)ru.ac.za
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Read the guidelines: RU Health & Safety Guide 1 Introduction to Health & Safety
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SA Labour Guide's simple explanation of health and safety in the workplace
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Who to contact for maintenance/repairs at RU: Services
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: Enterprise Risk Management
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 safetyand 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 and Health Centre Services.
Questions/Suggestions? Contact safety(at)ru.ac.za
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 Labourdocument. 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
The RU Safety, Health & Environmental Officer (SHE Officer) works closely with the ERM Manager - see Enterprise Risk Management.
Visit the links
-
HnS Reps: info on the role of Health and Safety Representatives at RU.
-
Committees: info on Health & Safety Committee functions and meetings.
-
Checklists: for monthly health & safety inspection reports.
-
Training: health and safety courses at RU.
-
Resources: links providing guidance on workplace health and safety.
-
First Aid: info about first aid at RU.
-
Fire: info on fire safety.
-
EMP: RU's Emergency Management Plan, in case of critical incidents or disasters.
-
Incidents: how to deal with health and safety incidents and accidents at RU.
-
SHECASA: info on the Safety Health and Environment Campus Association of South Africa.
Further info:
-
Contact the SHE Officer on (+27) 046 603 7205 or safety(at)ru.ac.za
-
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
-
Who to contact for maintenance/repairs at RU: Services
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: Enterprise Risk Management
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 safetyand 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 and Health Centre Services.
Questions/Suggestions? Contact safety(at)ru.ac.za
