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HIRO Frequently Asked Questions - OHS hazard reporting

How do I specify the on-campus location where a hazard was noticed?

Select the On Campus button and then click the Search Location (magnifying glass) icon. Then click on the down-arrow icon to select the campus, click again to select the building, then the floor and finally the room. Click the Select button.

How do I specify the location of an on-campus hazard which isn't listed in the Find Location window?

Enter as much information as possible - such as the Campus, Building or Level - in the Find Location window. Click the Select button, then enter further details in the Location Details text box to identify the location.

How do I enter the details of UTS staff that have noticed a hazard?

Select UTS Staff from the drop-down menu, then click the Search Location (magnifying glass) icon. Search for the UTS staff member who noticed the hazard, then click on their name to select them.

Whose name should appear in the "Assign to:" field?

For students, the person whose name appears in the Assign To: field is the default role for your Faculty. Unless you know the name of the UTS staff member to whom this hazard should be assigned, please do not change this setting.


For staff, this is the supervisor of your primary UTS role. If you need to report this hazard to a different supervisor, select the Search (magnifying glass) icon to search for and select the appropriate person.

How do I enter the details of UTS staff that I've notified of a hazard?

You can enter the details of UTS staff that you've notified of an hazard in two ways.

  • Type their name and details in the Staff text box, or
  • Click on the Search (magnifying glass) icon and search for them, then click on their name to select them.

What limits apply to file attachments?

When attaching files to hazard or incident reports, please note that a size limit of 4 MB per file applies.