Hazards and risks

Identifying and managing hazards and risks is one of the key foundations of good health, safety, and wellbeing. UC encourages a proactive, robust culture to identify and manage risks and hazards. Learn more about hazard identification at UC.

UC uses biological material in research and teaching activities. Our biological hazards protocol includes procedures and policies that prevent harm to people, protect the environment, and make sure the security of potential biological contaminants. Learn more about biological risks at UC.

UC has a great range of purpose built laboratory facilities. We undertake a diverse array of research activity and use a wide range of hazardous substances. We're committed to responsibly managing hazardous substances throughout their life cycle, from procurement to eventual disposal. Learn more about managing hazardous substances at UC.

UC offers opportunities to engage in learning and research in a wide variety of stimulating environments. We have procedures in place to manage the risks and hazards associated with learning and research away from our main campus environment. Find out about staying safe when working and teaching in the field.

UC has a duty to promote the health and safety of contractors, subcontractors and their workers, and people affected by the work we do. Find out about managing risks with contractors.

UC has a duty to consult, coordinate and cooperate when working with other organisations. This includes where UC staff or students are working at a site or with other organisation(s) where there are elevated risks and shared risk management.

UC has a variety of work environments and processes that are considered hazardous and require a greater level of control. From confined space entry to danger tagging, learn more about hazardous work at UC.

We have well-established processes for making sure electrical fittings and equipment are used safely. These are set out in the Protocol: Electrical Inspection & Testing Requirements and Protocol: Electrical Safety. Learn more about electrical safety at UC.

UC uses radioactive sources and irradiating apparatus for research and teaching. As the managing entity, we have the primary obligation to make sure we comply with relevant safety and compliance legislation. Learn more about how we monitor radiation sources at UC.

We use laser products for teaching and research. Anyone using a laser must make sure their activities don't pose undue risk to themselves or others. Learn more about laser safety at UC and check out the laser safety protocol on established safe management best-practice.