Dear Colleagues
I wrote to staff on 25 September about the College of Arts and Social Sciences (CASS) cease work order and provisional improvement notice (PIN), noting that with staff agreement, the Health and Safety Representative (HSR) lifted the cease-work direction on 23 September.
Last Thursday, the HSR advised the PIN has now also been withdrawn.
On 30 September, Comcare informed the University that they are commencing a monitoring and compliance activity, in relation to WHS concerns raised by workers. These concerns relate to the management of psychosocial hazards associated with the Renew ANU change management process and the related consultation practices. We have commenced working with Comcare on this activity and will provide updates on any relevant matters as they progress. You can find out more about Comcare’s processes .
The University is committed to creating a safe, respectful and inclusive environment and our aim is to prevent as many incidents as possible. The earlier an issue is reported, the better chance we have of addressing matters before they escalate. If you wish to report health and safety concerns, please remember to report these through Figtree so that we can take appropriate action. Should privacy be a concern, you are encouraged to select the confidential option which means only members of the Safety and Wellbeing team have access to the details. If you need assistance using Figtree, please reach out to one of your local .
If anyone in our community requires onsite support, we now have additional Advisor to Staff capacity (email staff.adviser@anu.edu.au) as well as onsite counselling appointments from Converge International.
In addition, the is still out for consultation and you’re encouraged to send your feedback to whs@anu.edu.au.The Psychosocial Risk Register assists with effective risk management, and your input is important.
Jonathan Churchill
Chief Operating Officer
