In building a safe and respectful university community, we encourage our staff, students, contractors, and visitors to proactively identify and report safety concerns.
If you see, hear of, or are involved in a safety-related matter, please report it as soon as possible, preferably within 24 hours.
Here's what you should report in our incident and risk management system:
Still unsure? See our examples for more information.
Examples could include but are not limited to:
Examples of near misses could be:
Examples can include but are not limited to:
Reporting safety incidents, near-misses, and hazards is crucial because it helps us identify and address potential issues, ensuring the well-being of everyone in our community.
If an injury has occurred, by reporting, we can help you access injury management resources for earlier intervention and faster recovery. It also helps the university to take action to prevent anyone else from being injured in the same way.
By reporting, you enable us to investigate and implement measures to prevent them from happening again. If you report a near-miss, we can take steps to ensure it doesn't result in harm in the future. Additionally, if you have concerns about anything that could cause harm, letting us know allows us to investigate and manage the situation appropriately. Your reports help us maintain a safe and supportive environment for all.
Once a report is submitted, you will receive a submission confirmation via email. Our Incident Management Coordinator will triage your report. A Health Safety and Wellbeing team member will be in touch to clarify and confirm the next steps. If required, you’ll be assigned someone to support you, and an investigator may be assigned.
For more information email safety@csu.edu.au or refer to Charles Sturt University’s Health, Safety and Wellbeing Procedure- Incident reporting and investigation.
