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OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SAFETY & DISMAC OPERATIONS

Welcome to the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) webpage, where we are dedicated to ensuring the safety and well-being of all employees, students, and visitors within the university. Our goal is to promote a culture of safety, health, and wellness throughout the organization.

This webpage serves as an essential resource, providing comprehensive information, tools, and support to help create a safer environment for all. Whether you’re seeking guidance on policies, procedures, inductions, training programs, evacuation drills, or the latest updates on regulatory compliance, you’ll find the information you need to stay well-informed and prepared.

We encourage you to explore the page and take advantage of the knowledge and expertise available. Together, we can strengthen a university where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered.

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POLICIES & PROCEDURES

Health, Safety and Wellness Policy
Disaster Management Policy
Environmental Sustainability Policy
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Staff Induction Procedure
Injury / Incident Reporting Procedure
HESS Guidelines
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Contractor Supervision Procedure
Working at Heights Procedure
Hot Works Procedure
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Cyclone Procedure
Cyclone Procedure

SERVICES

Staff Induction 

Student Induction

Lecturers, tutors, and supervisors responsible for teaching or supervising students are required to conduct a basic Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) induction for their students specific to the venues where activities are being held.

The induction must include information on emergency procedures, contact numbers, safe work practices, and the use of personal protective equipment.

Below is a general OHS induction video for students which can be utilized:

Student Induction Video

Contractor Induction

Although contractors are not employees of the university, the institution as well as the contractors hold a duty of care to ensure their health and safety while performing work on university campuses and facilities, safeguarding them from any potential harm during the course of their activities.

Training

Apart from compliance with legal and regulatory requirements the University is committed to promote a culture of safety through OHS trainings. OHS training fosters a safety-conscious culture within the organization. It empowers everyone to take responsibility for their own safety and the safety of others around them, creating a collective commitment to maintaining a safe environment.

If you are interested in attending training sessions organized by the OHS Team, please complete the application form below and submit endorsed copy of the form to maintenance@usp.ac.fj, ensuring that all training prerequisites are fulfilled.

Evacuation Drills

Aside from compliance with legal requirements emergency evacuation drills are critical within an organization to ensure swift and safe evacuation. Evacuation drills familiarizes everyone with evacuation procedures, exist routes and assembly areas. As a result, in the event of an emergency, everyone knows exactly what actions to take.

Fire Evacuation Evacuee Register : USP OHS Form E01

USP E01 forms are to be distributed by Emergency Wardens to the evacuees for filling out following a building or campus evacuation during a drill or actual emergency.

Fire Alarm / Evacuation Report Form: USP OHS Form E02

USP E02 Forms are to be filled by Chief Emergency Wardens following a building or campus evacuation during a drill or actual emergency.

Injuries and Incidents

Reporting is a critical part of an organization’s continuous improvement process. It is essential to improve workplace safety, preventing recurrence, providing support to the person involved and maintaining legal compliance.

To ensure Accidents, Injuries, Death, and Near Misses are reported to the relevant authorities, USP Insurers, the respective supervisors and Human Resources please complete the form below with reference to the Injury / Incident Reporting Procedure

Hazards

For any maintenance related issues/hazards please raise a job request through Estates & Infrastructure Job Request System

 

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The establishment of Occupational Health & Safety Committees is a legal requirement for workplaces in countries that have health and safety laws.

USP health safety and wellness policy promotes the establishment of Occupational health safety and wellness committees ( OHSWC ) for schools, departments, and campuses.

Occupational Health Safety and Wellness Committee Members 

  • Fiji Campuses
  • Regional Campus

OHSWC Meeting Forms 

DISMAC OPERATIONS

The purpose of DISMAC operations is to effectively manage and coordinate resources, personnel, and actions to minimize the impact of disasters on communities, reducing loss of life and property damage. This involves enhancing resilience through strategic planning, communication, and response efforts. The goal is to safeguard the well-being of all stakeholders across USP campuses and ensure a swift recovery in the aftermath of a disaster.

Disaster Management Policy
Disaster Management Plan
USP Campus Disaster Management Plan
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Disaster Management Committee TOR
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Office Location

Our office is located at the Estate and Infrastructure at Middle Campus Laucala, Suva, Fiji Islands.

Contacts

Ph: ( 679 ) 323 2440

Email: maintenance@usp.ac.fj