Your privacy is important to us. This privacy notice outlines how UOW manages your personal information (which includes health information) in SafetyNet. By using SafetyNet, you acknowledge that you have read and understand this Privacy Notice.
Information we collect
When you log a SafetyNet report, you will be asked to provide personal information which may include your name and UOW email address. Depending on the nature of the hazard or incident, other personal information may also be collected from you.
How we use your information
The information collected in SafetyNet is used to ensure that all identified hazards can be brought to the attention of your supervisor and/or the WHS Unit personnel for appropriate action. The WHS Unit will conduct an assessment of the hazards and take steps to eliminate or minimise any health and safety risks to an acceptable level.
Sharing your information
Once a SafetyNet Report is submitted, a copy will be automatically sent to your nominated supervisor unless it is market ‘Confidential’.
Some reports may be referred by the WHS Unit to specialist units across UOW so that they can be managed by staff with the appropriate subject matter expertise. For example, matters relating to building hazards will be referred to the Infrastructure and Property Division. Matters relating to psychosocial hazards will be referred to the People and Culture Division or the Safe and Respectful Communities Unit.
In some instances, the report may need to be shared externally with agencies such as SafeWork NSW due to reporting requirements according to the WHS Act 2011.
Security of your information
The SafetyNet portal is stored on a private cloud instance accessible only to the UOW network and information submitted in SafetyNet is protected by user access controls.
All information collected by the University is governed by UOW’s Privacy Policy. Please visit UOW’s Privacy homepage for further information
Contact Us
If you wish to make an enquiry, lodge a complaint or request access to your information, contact us using the details below.
Darren Smith
Senior Manager
WHS Unit
People and Culture.
Email: dsmith@uow.edu.au
