History

In late 2005 the University's Emergency Management role was restructured and is now a part of the Environment Health & Safety Unit reporting to the General Manager EHS.

In 2004 a review of Warden training was commenced. Changes to the Wardens course were introduced and a new booking system introduced through this website. Approximately 400 staff were training in Warden and Chief Warden duties across the University including some rural campuses.

During 2003 a review of the University’s Emergency Management procedures was undertaken by the Risk Management Office and Property & Campus Services.

The key outcomes of this review were:

• P&CS were the appropriate department to have responsibility for management of site and building emergency management issues
• A new position of Emergency Management Coordinator (EMC) has been established in P&B. Operational responsibilities previously with the RMO have now been transferred to this role.
• An Emergency Management Coordinator (Matthew Bennett) has been appointed by P&B, reporting to the General Manager EHS, Mr Stefan Delaney.
• The Emergency Response procedures in the Environment, Health & Safety Manual have been modified to clearly reflect roles and responsibilities.
• The EHS Unit will continue to oversee policy and procedures and include auditing of Emergency Management within the Environment, Health & Safety audit process.