Work health and safety

The Research School of Physics has an extensive work, health and safety (WHS) program that aims to provide staff and students with the structures, systems and support to ensure the health, safety and welfare of all people within the school. The School has many and varied potential hazards. These potential hazards must be identified, risk assessed, and appropriate controls implemented. The goal is to eliminate harmful incidents or injury.

For life threatening emergencies you should first call:

(0) 000 - then call ANU Security on 612 52249


Chief Warden - Graeme Cornish - 612 53062 / 0404 857 302.

RSPhys WHS Manager - Rick Walsh - 612 50105


RSPhys Work, Health and Safety Committee chair - Prof Tim Senden. Quick link to RSPhys WHS committee

HSR (Health and Safety Representative)

     Ilya Shadrivov - 612 58095


Incidents: If a hazardous incident or injury occurs, please contact your supervisor immediately or the appropriate person for assistance.

All Hazards/Incidents/Exposures MUST be reported as quickly as practical via Figtree

Contents

Risk Assessment and Safe Work Procedure Templates

Please complete the various risk assessment templates and forward to WHS.Physics@anu.edu.au when approved and signed. Contact our WHS team for assistance.

WHS contacts

Occupational strain liason officers

NameLocationPhoneEmail
Kriszti ThurzoBuilding 160, P3.35, u1134422@anu.edu.au
Julie ArnoldOliphant Bld: OL4.30, 50020julie.a.arnold@anu.edu.au
Last Updated: 30/05/2024