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

The RU Safety, Health & Environmental Officer (SHE Officer) works closely with the ERM Manager - see Enterprise Risk Management. 

Visit the links 

• HnS Reps: more about the role of Health and Safety Representatives at Rhodes University.

• Committees: more about Health & Safety Committee functions and meetings at Rhodes University.

• Checklists: templates to facilitate the submission of monthly health & safety inspection reports.

• Practices: more about responsible practices to support our health and safety.

• First Aid: more about First Aid at Rhodes University.

• Fire: more about responsible fire safety practices.

• EMP: more about Rhodes University's Emergency Management Plan, detailing procedures in the event of critical incidents or disasters.

• Incidents: dealing with health and safety incidents and accidents at Rhodes University.

• Resources: links to a selection of useful resources (Legislation, Major Events, Training, training materials and documents) that provide guidance on health and safety in the workplace.

• SHECASA: more about 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

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 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  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