At PolyU, we are committed to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment by ensuring all team members have access to essential health and safety resources. Here’s a look at the latest updates and support available:

Support for Head of Units & Departmental Health and Safety Officers

To equip newly appointed Heads of Units (HoUs) and Departmental Health and Safety Officers (DHSOs) with the knowledge and tools they need, we’ve developed a comprehensive self-study training resource pack. This pack will be distributed upon appointment and refreshed every six months to ensure up-to-date safety awareness.

Fire Safety Training for Newly Appointed Fire Wardens

Fire safety remains a top priority. All newly appointed Fire Wardens (FWs) will be invited to complete an online fire safety training programme upon nomination by their unit. This ensures they are well-prepared to manage fire safety protocols effectively.

To streamline reporting, the timeline for submitting accident and incident reports has been adjusted. Departments must now submit the e-Accident Report Form to HSO within 3 working days after:

(i) receiving notification of the accident/ incident from the concerned staff/ student, or
(ii) the relevant department becomes aware of the accident/ incident.

DHSOs should notify HSO promptly and prepare the report for approval by their Head.