MMC/MCH Safety Alert: Personal Safety

Please see important information below from Monash Health about your personal safety when coming to and from work.

Please also see attached our Staying Safe poster, with further details for our MMC site.

What has happened?

• Monash Health has been advised that an off-duty employee was attacked when walking near a Monash Health site after hours

What do I need to do?

• Remain Vigilant at all times when walking in local streets
• Increase your situational awareness when travelling to and from Monash Health sites
• In an Emergency contact the Police directly (( 000)

What personal safety strategies should I consider?

• Be alert for suspicious persons or vehicles at all times
• Avoid looking at, or listening to, personal devices while walking
• Never disclose personal information in the presence of strangers
• Walk confidently, with purpose
• Walk in groups where possible
• Notify colleagues, family or friends, of departure time and expected arrival time
• Keep car keys handy for quick access to your vehicle
• Remove Employee identification when you leave your workplace (eg: name badge, ID/Access card)

How do I get more information or report a concern or emergency?

• For Emergency assistance (Police, Fire Brigade, Ambulance) call the emergency number 000 from any telephone
• Refer to the Monash Health procedure on Prompt: “Reporting Crimes to Police”
• Notify Your Manager and Log an incident report in Riskman
• Seek assistance from Monash Health Wellbeing Resources EAP: 1300 OUR EAP (1300 687 327)
• For Emergency assistance within Monash Medical Centre or Monash Children’s Hospital please call the internal emergency number 999 from any desk telephone and state your emergency
• Download the Safety Alert to display on your team noticeboard
• For further information or assistance contact your OHS advisor or HSR
• 959 46140 (OHS Advice Line)
• safety@monashhealth.org