# Health and safety topics
**Source**: https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/health-safety-wellbeing/health-safety-topics.html
**Parent**: https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/study/international-students.html
## [Asbestos](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/health-safety-wellbeing/health-safety-topics/asbestos.html)
Learn about asbestos and the actions the University is taking to ensure that all our buildings are safe.
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## [Biological materials](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/health-safety-wellbeing/health-safety-topics/laboratory-safety/biological-risk.html)
Learn about the University's biological safety and containment requirements.
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## [Chemical safety](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/health-safety-wellbeing/health-safety-topics/laboratory-safety/chemical-safety.html)
Find out about chemical safety, including how to transport and store chemicals, important rules to follow and more.
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## [Cryogenic safety](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/health-safety-wellbeing/health-safety-topics/laboratory-safety/cryogenic-safety.html)
These can cause serious harm. Learn about the hazards and how to protect yourself and others.
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## [Electrical safety](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/health-safety-wellbeing/health-safety-topics/electrical-safety.html)
Find out more about electrical safety, including our requirements, training and general information.
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## [Emergency information](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/about-us/emergency-information.html)
Stop, think, act! Learn more about how you can protect yourself and others in an emergency situation.
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## [Event safety](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/health-safety-wellbeing/health-safety-topics/event-safety0.html)
We have an obligation to ensure all safety contingencies are planned for and managed when hosting an event.
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## [Fieldwork, placement and travel](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/health-safety-wellbeing/health-safety-topics/fieldwork-placement-travel.html)
Field activities are vital to learning and teaching, but it is essential that safety measures including risk assessments are undertaken.
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## [Fire safety](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/health-safety-wellbeing/health-safety-topics/fire-safety.html)
Find out about fire emergencies, fire fighting, our buildings' safety systems, prevention and more.
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## [Gas safety](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/health-safety-wellbeing/health-safety-topics/gas.html)
Find out where to get the information you need to stay safe around gas when working or studying at the University.
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## [General safety](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/health-safety-wellbeing/health-safety-topics/general-safety.html)
Find out more about general health and safety issues at the University, including vehicle safety and manual handling.
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## [Governance, monitoring and committees](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/health-safety-wellbeing/health-safety-topics/governance-monitoring-committees.html)
Find out more about how University staff and students work side by side to maintain a high standard of health and safety.
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## [Inspections](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/health-safety-wellbeing/health-safety-topics/inspections.html)
Workplace inspections are one way in which the University monitors and measures its health and safety performance.
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## [Injury management](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/health-safety-wellbeing/health-safety-topics/injury-management.html)
Find out how to manage your work or non-work related injury, so you can get as much help to recover as possible.
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## [Laboratory safety](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/health-safety-wellbeing/health-safety-topics/laboratory-safety.html)
The rules, procedures and guidelines for our labs help to keep you safe.
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## [Laser safety](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/health-safety-wellbeing/health-safety-topics/laser-safety.html)
Learn more about laser safety, including our official standard and the processes and guidelines that support it.
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## [Machinery and plant safety](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/health-safety-wellbeing/health-safety-topics/machinery-plant-safety.html)
Find out more about machinery and plant safety, including our standard and the procedures you must follow.
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## [Manual handling](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/health-safety-wellbeing/health-safety-topics/personal-health-safety/manual-handling.html)
Always follow safe working practices to help you avoid injuries caused by manual handling.
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## [Natural disasters](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/health-safety-wellbeing/health-safety-topics/natural-disasters.html)
Learn about the actions you can take before, during and after a natural disaster emergency to help yourself and others.
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## [Office and work environment safety](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/health-safety-wellbeing/health-safety-topics/general-safety/office-work-safety.html)
Learn about how you can manage and control hazards in the office and the general work environment.
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## [Personal safety](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/health-safety-wellbeing/health-safety-topics/personal-health-safety.html)
Explore how to stay safe and well, including what to do in an emergency situation.
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## [Policy and protocols](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/health-safety-wellbeing/policy-and-protocols.html)
Read our overarching Health, Safety and Wellbeing policy, and the collection of University standards and procedure documents that support it.
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## [Radiation risk](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/health-safety-wellbeing/health-safety-topics/laboratory-safety/radiation-risk.html)
Get safety information on ionising radiation and ultraviolet light, and be sure to follow our guidelines to help prevent harm.
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## [Report concerns and incidents](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/health-safety-wellbeing/report-concerns-hazards.html)
Make sure you report concerns, incidents and hazards as soon as possible. It's information that helps keep everyone safe.
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## [Resources](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/health-safety-wellbeing/resources.html)
Discover our range of health, safety and wellbeing resources for staff and students.
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## [Risk assessments](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/health-safety-wellbeing/health-safety-topics/risk-assessments.html)
Learn more about risk assessments, an important step in protecting yourself and others. They are also a legal requirement.
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## [Training](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/health-safety-wellbeing/training.html)
We have a range of workshops available to help staff gain greater knowledge of key health, safety and wellbeing issues.
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## [Vehicle safety](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/health-safety-wellbeing/health-safety-topics/general-safety/vehicle-safety.html)
The University uses vehicles for many of its operations. Find out more about how to operate vehicles safely.
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## [Water safety](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/health-safety-wellbeing/health-safety-topics/fieldwork-placement-travel/water-safety.html)
Find out more about how to stay safe when undertaking water activities.
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## [Working at heights](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/health-safety-wellbeing/health-safety-topics/working-at-heights0.html)
Learn more about safely working at heights, with information from our official standard and more.
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## [Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/health-safety-wellbeing/health-safety-topics/PersonalProtectiveEquipment.html)
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) helps keep you safe on the job. It should be the last line of defence. Here you will find information about PPE.
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## [Wellbeing](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/health-safety-wellbeing/wellbeing.html)
Find out more about how to grow and maintain your wellbeing.
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## [First aid](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/about-us/emergency-information/first-aid-kits-and-defibrillators.html)
Find out more about how to purchase first aid kits and defibrillators (AEDs)
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