Figtree frequently asked questions

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Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

Question	Answer
What is Figtree?	Figtree is the University’s workplace safety incident and hazard reporting tool. ANU launched the online system on 1 July 2017.
How do I access Figtree?	Users can access Figtree: By navigating the Figtree Workplace Safety Incident and Hazard Reporting Tool webpage using the ‘Login to Figtree’ button; Through the link available on the Human Resources > Health & Safety webpage; Via the Campus environment > Safety & security webpage; By searching for ‘Figtree’ on the search bar.
How can students report an incident or hazard?	ANU students can directly report incidents and or hazards through the Figtree online system. Further information is available on the Figtree information pack for students. If you are not a staff member or student and wish to report an incident please complete and submit the ANU Incident Notification Form via email to ohsincidents@anu.edu.au or post to: WHS Incidents Work Environment Group Chancelry Building, 10B East Road, Lower Ground ACTION ACT 2601
What is an incident?	An incident is an event that exposes a worker or any other person to a risk to their health and safety.
What is a hazard?	A hazard is a situation that may currently exist or could arise out of a set of circumstances. There is a potential risk that the hazard may lead to a dangerous situation.
What is a near miss?	A near miss is an incident where no one was injured.
Is there a Figtree app available for mobile phone devices?	DTT Data are in the process of developing an app for mobile phone devices and we will let staff/students know when this is available. Currently available is a mobile device user friendly version of the website version.
Who will see the information that I enter into Figtree?	Your supervisor and Work Health and Safety (WHS) Consultants/Officers will have access to the information entered in the reporting tool. If other people are allocated an action, such as an incident investigation, then they will have access to view the incident record but not your injury details. Injury details can only be viewed by you, your supervisor and WEG staff.
What will happen when I select the confidential checkbox on the form?	Selecting the ‘confidential’ checkbox prevents your email notification from being sent to your ‘Supervisor’; the submitted incident will be reviewed by the Associate Director of Work Environment Group (WEG), then actioned appropriately.
Does the new reporting tool integrate with Maximo?	The new reporting tool does not currently integrate with Maximo. This has been noted as a future requirement and is being investigated.
Who will see the information that I enter into Figtree?	Your supervisor and Work Health and Safety (WHS) Consultants/Officers will have access to the information entered in the reporting tool. If other people are allocated an action, such as an incident investigation, then they will have access to view the incident record but not your injury details. Injury details can only be viewed by you, your supervisor and WEG staff.
Can I access Figtree from home?	Yes, users can access the system from home by navigating to the Figtree login page.