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

Wednesday 30 January: First Aid Level 1, 8.30am, St John, 55 Waterloo Quay, Wellington.

Thursday 31 January: Victoria University's Health and Safety Induction , 9.00am, Room 102, 6 Waiteata Road, Kelburn.

Wednesday 13 February: Victoria University's Health and Safety Induction, 10.00am, Room 102, 6 Waiteata Road, Kelburn.

Thursday 14 February: Fieldwork Procedure, 11.00am, Room 102, 6 Waiteata Road, Kelburn.

Tuesday 19 February: Safety and Risk Induiction for Managers, 10.00am, Room 102, 6 Waiteata Road, Kelburn.

Wednesday 20 February: First Aid Refresher, 9.00am, St John, 55 Waterloo Quay, Wellington.

Thursday 21 February: Victoria University's Health and Safety Committee meeting, 11.00am, Venue TBC.

Tuesday 26 February: Floor Warden training, 10.00am, Room 102, 6 Waiteata Road, Kelburn.

Thursday 28 February: Victoria University's Health and Safety Induction, 10.00am, Room 102, 6 Waiteata Road, 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.

Training Calendar and Registration

View and regisiter for training courses available for staff

Victoria's H & S Representatives

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

Event Safety video

Watch the  safety video for events held at Victoria.

Staff Induction Form

Complete this form for new or transferred staff

Accident/Incident Report Form

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