Status and Details

WHS G004 Q-Fever Risk Mitigation Guideline

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Status	Current	Indicates if this version of the document is in effect (Current), yet to come into effect (Future), or expired (Historic).
Effective Date	31st May 2017	This is the date on which this version of the document came into effect.
Review Date	31st May 2020	The next review of this document is scheduled to commence on this date.
Approval Authority	Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive Officer	The noted authority approved this is version of the document.
Approval Date	31st May 2017	This is the date on which this version of the document was approved by the authorised authority.
Expiry Date	Not applicable	This is the date on which this version expires. It may still apply, conditionally, after this date.
Unit Head	Kirsten Clayton Director People and Culture	This is the officer generally responsible for day to day administrative matters.
Enquiries Contact	Diana Chambers Senior Manager, Health Safety and Wellbeing 0267735294 People and Culture +61 2 6773 3705	General enquiries should be directed to the officer/area listed.

Summary of Changes from Previous Version

This document provides information about Q-Fever and how to reduce the risk of University Representatives and Students who work with animals, from becoming infected with Coxiella burnettii bacterium, resulting in Q-Fever illness.

Clauses Amended:Guideline: All

05/03/2021: Division name changed from Facilities Management Service Directorate (FMS) to Estate and Built Environment (EBE)

16/07/2023: Position name changed from Director People & Culture (DirP&C) to Director People and Culture (DirP&C)

19/09/2024: Division name changed from UNE Medical Centre (UMC) to UNE Life Healthcare Centre (UMC)