Status and Details

Status and Details

This page contains information about:

  • the status, ownership, approval, review and implementation of this version of this document
  • contact details for who can help with enquiries about application and interpretation and
  • a brief summary of changes between this and the previous version.

Because committees and positions can change over time, current information about policy approval pathways should be obtained from policies@melbournepolytechnic.edu.au.   

Health, Safety and Wellbeing Policy

Show Field Notes
Status Current Indicates if this version of the document is in effect (Current), yet to come into effect (Future), or expired (Historic).
Effective Date 28th February 2025 This is the date on which this version of the document came into effect.
Review Date 28th February 2030 The next review of this document is scheduled to commence on this date.
Approval Authority Chief Executive The noted authority approved this version of the document. The Policy Framework Policy defines the current positions and committees that have authority to approve policies and procedures
Approval Date 28th February 2025 This is the date on which this version of the document was approved by the authorised authority.
Expiry Date Not Applicable This is the date on which this version expires. It may still apply, conditionally, after this date.
Policy Implementation Officer David Thorsen
Director People and Culture
 This is the designated subject matter expert and contact person for enquiries relating to content and implementation
Policy Owner Cathy Frazer
Executive Director People and Student Success
 This is the member of Executive with responsibility for the document
Enquiries Contact Amanda Kaufmann
Health Safety & Well Being Manager
Health Safety and Wellbeing 		General enquiries should be directed to the officer/area listed.

Summary of Changes from Previous Version

Occupational Health and Safety Policy reviewed and updated. Tile amended to Health, Safety and Wellbeing Policy.
The HSW Policy was refreshed to ensure Melbourne Polytechnic meets it’s OHS duties and obligations, a minimum burden assessment can’t be applied. The provision of a current and relevant OHS/HSW Policy is an OHS regulatory requirement in the state of Victoria. Content reviewed and aligned against the requirements of the OHS Act 2004, OHS Regulations 2017 and AS/NZS ISO 45001:2018.


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