UNE Compliance Register
This Register lists the compliance drivers (Commonwealth, NSW and international laws and other statutory instruments, and industry, community and ethical standards and codes) that impact on University activities and operations, to the extent that the University has some obligation of compliance or accountability.
The currently documented drivers are listed below in alpha-order by title. Click on the title to access a detailed overview. You can also search the register to find all of the compliance drivers and obligations relevant to your activities and the people who can help with your compliance responsibilities.
Note: the Register is being continually enhanced, with drivers and obligations added and amended as required.
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- to protect the health and safety of workers
- to improve safety outcomes in workplaces
- to reduce compliance costs for business, and
- to improve efficiency for regulatory agencies.
As a 'person conducting a business or undertaking' (PCBU) the University must meet its obligations, so far as is reasonably practicable, to ensure the health and safety of workers (persons who perform work for a PCBU) and other people like visitors and volunteers. These obligations include:
1. safe systems of work
2. safe use of plant, structures and substances
3. adequate facilities for the welfare of workers
4. notification and recording of workplace incidents
5. adequate information, training, instruction and supervision
6. compliance with requirements under the Work Health and Safety Regulation
7. effective systems for monitoring the health of workers and workplace conditions
8. a safe work environment
9. maintain the premises used for accommodation for workers, if required
A PCBU has further obligations if involved in specific kinds of activities like:
1. the management and control of workplaces, or fixtures, fittings or plant at workplaces
2. the design, manufacture, import or supply of plant, substances or structures
3. installation, construction or commissioning of plant or structures.
PCBUs must also have meaningful and open consultation about work health and safety with workers, health and safety
representatives, and health and safety committees.
As a PCBU the University must also consult, cooperate and coordinate with other PCBUs if duties are shared.