These procedures are the fourth and last component of the University of South Australia's Emergency Response Plan. The purpose of these schedules is to summarize the training and testing measures the University takes to reduce the likelihood of emergency and crisis situations and to minimise the extent of damage arising from these situations.
The University's training and testing measures are designed to comply with all the relevant government regulations, in particular:
Mandatory training is coordinated by the Director: People, Talent and Culture and is conducted throughout the year. Specific training modules are conducted for external contractors.
The crisis management process also support an annual schedule of reviews and exercise.
The University complies with essential safety provisions as detailed in the Development Act of 1993. The Director: Facilities Management maintains a detailed testing schedule covering:
The University recognizes that regular inspections are effective mechanisms for identifying workplace hazards. The University requires each Academic/Business Unit to:
The Safety and Wellbeing team perform periodic review of each Unit's performance against their WHS Local Action Plan which incorporates the above responsibilities.
The Facilities Management Unit is involved in student orientation each year which includes providing information on safety and security on campus, security escorts and emergency contact procedures.