Health and Safety

Health and Safety

Welcome

Victoria University is committed to being a safe, vibrant and welcoming community.

Our community

Find out more about health and safety for:

Associated Links

Worksafe New Zealand
The Worksafe New Zealand website provides a source of Health and Safety information, guidance material and resources to help manage safety in the workplace.

Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC)
The Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) website provides a source of information to help prevent injuries in the workplace and at home. The website also includes information relating to other ACC services.

Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management
A source of official information and updates regarding national and regional emergency events, warnings and advisories. The website has extensive information regarding preparation measures that can be undertaken before a disaster strikes.

Upcoming Events

Tuesday 24 April: Accident and incident Investigations, 10.00am, Room 102, 6 Waiteata Road, Kelburn.

Thursday 26 April: Victoria University's Health and Safety induction, 10.00am, Room 102, 6 Waiteata Road, Kelburn.

Thursday 26 April: Floor Warden Training, 2.00pm, Room 102, 6 Waiteata Road, Kelburn.

Thursday 3 May: Risk Management at Victoria, 10.00am, Room 102, 6 Waiteata Road, Kelburn.  

Tuesday 8 May: Victoria University's Health and Safety induction, 9.00am, Room 102, 6 Waiteata Road, Kelburn.

Wednesday 23 May: Victoria University's Health and Safety induction, 10.00am, Room 102, 6 Waiteata Road, Kelburn.

Thursday 24 May: Emergency Response Briefing, 2.00pm, TTR 106, Kelburn.

Thursday 24 May: Fire Extinguisher Training, 10.00am, AM 101, Kelburn.

Wednesday 30 May: Movement at Work, 2.00pm, AM 101, Kelburn.

For all training enquiries, email safety@vuw.ac.nz

Emergency graphic

What to do in an emergency

Watch this video to prepare yourself in case there is an emergency while you are studying at Victoria University.

2018 Influenza Vaccinations

View the 2018 Influenza Vaccination schedule

Victoria's H & S Representatives

View Victoria's H & S Representatives and members of the University's H & S Committee.

2018 Training Programme

View the Safety, Risk and Assurance training sessions provided for staff.  

Event Safety video

Watch the  safety video for events held at Victoria.

Staff Induction Form

Complete this form for new or transferred staff

Hazard Report Form

Complete this form to report a hazard.

Accident/Incident Report Form

Complete this form within 12 hours of a work-related accident, incident, injury or near miss.