The School of Mechanical Engineering has a strong commitment
to workplace health and safety. 1996 saw the introduction
into the School of new Occupational Health and Safety regulations.
Our School Safety Officer is
Joel Walker ,
our Deputy School Safety Officer is
Mr. Richard Pateman.
Our OHS represenative is
Vicky Samra
Regular workplace inspections are carried out,
and problems which are noted were will be considered at School
Occupational Health and Safety Committee meetings and appropriate action taken.
Postgraduate students who are new to the School are given an
occupational health and safety briefing as part of their induction course
and notes are included in the laboratory notes for all undergraduate students.