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
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.
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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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:
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
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
OHSWC Meeting Forms
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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Our office is located at the Estate and Infrastructure at Middle Campus Laucala, Suva, Fiji Islands.
Ph: ( 679 ) 323 2440
Email: maintenance@usp.ac.fj