Wearing of Footwear

Policy

Murdoch University has a ‘duty of care’ to provide a safe workplace and environment, and as such is committed to providing a safe, healthy and productive workplace for all staff, students, contractors and visitors.

The University recognizes its responsibilities and obligations under the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1984 (WA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Regulations 1996 (WA).

In fulfilment of its duty of care, the University requires that all staff, students, contractors and visitors on campus or otherwise engaged on University business must wear appropriate and suitable footwear. The type of footwear required will depend on the circumstances, including the area of the University being accessed and the presence of known hazards, e.g. hazardous chemical in laboratories.

The University’s staff, in particular managers and supervisors, will promote and ensure compliance with the Wearing of Footwear Policy.

All staff, students, contractors and visitors will abide by the provisions of the Policy.

This Policy is supported by the Policy and Procedures on the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and the Australian Standards, AS 2210.

OBJECTIVE:

• To safeguard the safety and health of staff, students, contractors and visitors.
• To meet the Universities obligations under the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1984 (WA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Regulations 1996 (WA).