Breadcrumbs List.
Health, Safety and Wellbeing training and competency
We have a range of workshops and courses available to help staff gain greater knowledge of key health, safety and wellbeing issues.
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Fire Safety and Warden Training
A course designed to brief building and floor wardens on emergency evacuation policy and procedures.
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First aid
Find out more about the first aid courses available at the University of Auckland.
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Health and safety representative training
Find out more about these workshops for stages one, two and three.
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Risk Assessment
University staff and students often work in situations where they can be exposed to risk. Effective risk assessments are essential to ensuring the health, safety and wellbeing of staff, students, contractors and visitors. This workshop will assist staff in understanding how to undertake a successful work-related risk assessment for activities and locations.
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SciTrack for designated laboratory persons (DLPs)
A computer-based training session that covers key DLP tasks in SciTrack, including tips and troubleshooting.
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Health and safety: Role of a leader and manager
As a manager, you have a legal responsibility to keep your workplace safe for students and staff.
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An Introduction to Personal Safety & De-escalation
This course will provide participants with an introduction to violence and aggression, providing an overview of the importance of managing these occurrences in the workplace. Emphasis is placed on the importance of de-escalation and implementing preventive measures against incidents of violence and aggression. The objective is to equip participants with the skills to identify and de-escalate potentially violent situations, encompassing aspects of customer care and diversity.
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Incident Management & Investigation Course
This course will equip individuals responsible for conducting incident investigations with the skills needed to effectively manage an incident scene and conduct effective investigations. Upon completion, delegates will possess the necessary skills to conduct comprehensive and concise investigation reports, contributing to a safer and more informed work environment.
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Moving and Handling Training (Manual Handling)
This interactive and practical workshop is designed to raise awareness of how injuries can occur, their impact on our lives, and how we can reduce risks. It will enable attendees to assess and find solutions to their specific moving and handling work-related tasks and how to make safe and efficient decisions when faced with a handling risk. Methods for preparing and restoring the body movements before and after tasks are also included.
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Damstra Safety (Vault) user support
Find out how to report and manage Damstra incidents by completing the online training modules below. Each module is 15 minutes long.
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Safetyhub online health and safety videos
Safetyhub features high-quality workplace health and safety video content. This video bank is available for The University of Auckland staff members.