Concept - Why SHEWS?

CQUniversity in developing a Management System which addresses Health, Safety, Environment, Workcover and Sustainability (SHEWS) will enable the University to further improve, streamline and simplify the management of  Safety, Health, Environment, Workcover and Sustainability - making it clear to all staff and managers exactly what their responsibilities are. 

Safety: The University is committed to developing and implementing best practice safety controls that will lead us Towards Zero injuries to staff, students, contractors and members of the public.

Health: Health and wellbeing, both physical and psychological is extremely important. The University is committed to programs which lead us Towards Zero health impacts from work and study activities.

Environment: The University is committed Towards Zero environmental impacts from its campus operations including research, teaching and support activities. 

Workcover: The University aims to have best practice rehabilitation and injury management process, our aim is Towards Zero Common Law Claims and reduction in statutory claims.

Sustainability:   Environmental Sustainability is a priority of the University. We are committed to fulfilling our obligations and aiming Towards Zero harmful local and global effects through careful planning and decision-making.

SHEWS will be driven from one central policy - Health Safety and Environmental Policy, and the Goals for all of the University. Through the active demonstration of this policy all staff, students, contractors and visitors will contribute to achieving a healthy, safe and environmentally sustainable workplace.

These SHEWS Goals then feed into the Health, Safety and Environment Committees structure which in turn develop specific and measurable Action Plans for the systematic development and monitoring of the Health Safety and Environmental Risks.

The University has established Consultation Procedures which provides a structure between staff and management to identify hazards and control risk present at the University. The purpose of this procedure is to provide a framework for Safety, Health and Environment Consultation, which encompasses Workplace Health and Safety Representatives (WHSR), Health, Safety and Environmental Advisors and the Health, Safety and Environmental Committees.

Other Links:

• Rehabilitation and Return to Work Coordinators