MFJ Occupational Health & Safety

This site provides guidelines and processes specific to the School of Media, Film & Journalism.

Important Links

Monash University Occupational Health and Safety

Emergencies

In an emergency

Call 000
Call security (333 from any wall phone, or 9905 3333 from mobile phones)
Notify a member of staff to help if possible

Evacuations

If you hear the alert tone ("beep beep beep" sound)

Stop what you are doing and prepare to evacuate. Do not immediately evacuate the building, instead wait for further instructions from the building warden, or you hear the evacuation tone.
Please note: Buildings B and C are considered separate buildings and can be evacuated independently or simultaneously, according to need. In the event of an alert situation in either building, the adjoining doors close automatically. These doors are fire rated and protect the integrity of the building. It is important that they are not obstructed (or kept open by other means, eg bricks/wedges).

If you hear the evacuation tone ("whoop whoop" sound) -

Evacuate via the nearest fire exit:
Do not use the lifts
Assemble at the closest assembly point:
- Caulfield: Assemble on the Green
- Clayton: Evacuate via the nearest exit depending on your location and follow the Floor Warden's directions to the assembly point

Please follow the instructions given to you by staff and Floor Wardens.

Note: Building B and Building C at Caulfield have independent fire and occupant warning systems, and can be triggered independently or together according to need. Fire isolation doors separate the two buildings, which are held open by electronic mechanisms during the day. In the event of an alarm situation, these doors automatically close. If you observe any fire door not releasing automatically, or likewise not staying in the held back position, inform the Building warden. It is crucial that these doors are not obstructed or held open by anything other than the automatic release mechanism.

For a full list of Safety personnel contact details please see below:

If someone is injured:
1. Call security (333 from any internal phone, or 9905 3333 from mobile phones)
2. Notify a member of staff
What if something is unsafe:
We try really hard to keep everybody safe. To do this, we rely on everyone to report hazards and incidents so that we can respond appropriately. If you have seen something unsafe, witnessed an accident or some other incident, please follow the following steps:
- Report in S.A.R.A.H. - Report an Incident/Hazard.
- Advise your Supervisor
- Ensure the MFJ Professional Staff Safety team are aware by emailing: arts-admin-mfj@monash.edu
Instructional videos of how to report a hazard or incident are located here.
Your responsibilities
- You must carry your Staff/Student card at all times
- If you have swipe-card access, you must not loan your swipe card or provide access to others that do not have swipe-card access (unless they are involved in your project)
Monash Media Lab (Caulfield Campus, Building B, Level 5)
- Use of Editing Rooms or Radio Studios requires a booking. Bookings should be made through the SiSo system - https://monash.siso.co/mfj/
- Do not consume food or drink in Computer Labs, Editing Rooms and Radio Studios
- Clean up after yourself and leave the space tidy
- Report all equipment faults to mml-technical-support@monash.edu
Your personal safety
- In an emergency, Security can be contacted by calling 333 from any internal phone, or 9905 3333 from mobile phones.
- For general Security enquiries, call 27777 from any internal phone, or 9902 7777 from mobile phones.
- Security officers can escort you to your car, public transport, and taxi/uber pick-up points. This free 24 hour service is available to all staff and students from anywhere on campus.
- Security also provides a free bus service from 5:30pm to midnight. More details can be found at https://www.monash.edu/about/safety-security/services
- If you are working or studying after-hours you should let someone (such as a friend or relative) know, where you will be, what time you think you will return home, and how they can contact Security if you do not return on time.
As a Visitor, it is important to familiarise yourself with the Occupational Health & Safety procedures within the school and of the University.
Long term visitors (visiting Academics or visitors here for an extended period of time) will need to meet with the School Safety Officer to complete a Local OHS Induction. This will be arranged by your supervisor within the first few days of your visit.
Please familiarise yourself with the MFJ Risk Assessments to ensure your safety during your stay (see 'Risk Assessments' section below).
HDR students who have been allocated a desk at either Caulfield or Clayton campus will need to complete a local OHS Induction which will be conducted by the School Manager - Jodie Wood.

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Seen something that could be improved? Whether it be equipment, safety or procedures, we are always open to feedback. Please contact us at arts.admin.mfj@monash.edu.

MFJ Occupational Health & Safety

This site provides guidelines and processes specific to the School of Media, Film & Journalism.

Important Links

Monash University Occupational Health and Safety

Emergencies

In an emergency

Evacuations

If someone is injured:

What if something is unsafe:

Your responsibilities

Your personal safety

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