The genetics and bioenergetics of mitochondrial metabolism and its association with the processes of ageing is one of Professor Bill Ballard's research strengths.
OHS Committees
OHS Committees
UNSW recognises the valuable contribution employees make to ensuring that the workplace is safe and healthy. The University is committed to the principle of consultation on matters pertaining to health, safety and welfare to capitalise on the knowledge, skills and dedication to OHS within the UNSW community and to meet the OHS consultation requirements with UNSW employees specified in sections 13-18 of the NSW Occupational Health and Safety Act 2000.
OHS consultation processes, resources and tools are defined in UNSW OHSMS Element 3 - Consultation
Institutional Biosafety Committee
The role of the University's Institutional Biosafety Committee (UNSW IBC) is to:
- Assess and monitor dealings with genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and the containment facilities in which they are conducted; and
- Provide oversight for biosafety matters at UNSW.
Matters that Require UNSW IBC Approval or Notification
- Projects (research and teaching) that involve dealing with genetically modified organisms (GMOs);
- Applications for certification of physical containment facilities in which GMO dealings will be conducted;
- Proposed variation of a current project or facility certification;
- Incident reports relating to actual or potential risk to people or the environment from GMOs, such as loss/spill during transport.
Further detail is provided in the Gene Technology Procedure and Gene Technology web page.
Contact Details All correspondence must be directed to the Secretary of UNSW IBC, c/o OHS & Workers Compensation, Human Resources, UNSW (telephone 9385-2911 or fax 9385-2365). The UNSW IBC meets quarterly, on the first Thursday of the month.
Links:
Gene Technology Web Page
Gene Technology Procedure
Radiation Safety Committee
The role of the University's Radiation Safety Committee (UNSW RSC) is to:
- Assess and monitor the environmental and safety risk management aspects of University activities that involve ionising and non-ionising radiation;
- Advise senior management on identified radiation hazards and proposed risk control measures.
Matters that Require UNSW RSC Approval or Notification
- Projects (research and teaching) that involve radioactive isotopes, irradating apparatus or work with class IIIB or IV lasers;
- Applications for registration of radiation premises;
- Proposed variation of a current project or facility registration;
- Incident reports relating to actual or potential risk to people or the environment from radiation, such as unintentional exposure to radiation.
Further detail is provided in the Radiation Procedure and Radiation safety web page.
Contact Details: All correspondence must be directed to the Secretary of UNSW RSC, c/o OHS & Workers Compensation, Human Resources, UNSW (telephone 9385-2912 or fax 9385-2365). The UNSW RSC meets quarterly.