Rate My Professor Steve Eastall

Steve Eastall holds the positions of Facilities Manager, Manager of Property Services, and Health and Safety Adviser at the University of Otago, Wellington, within the Division of Health Sciences. As Health and Safety Adviser, he is responsible for managing the school's Health and Safety policies and emergency management procedures. He ensures full compliance with all relevant university policies, procedures, and legislative requirements, such as the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 and the University's own Health and Safety policy. Eastall chairs the University of Otago Wellington (UOW) Health and Safety Committee. He oversees the development, maintenance, and implementation of the UOW Emergency Plan, while also ensuring the campus remains prepared for any emergencies. In his role as Chief Fire Officer and Civil Defence Coordinator, he manages evacuations during critical incidents including fires, earthquakes, bomb threats, and other emergencies. Additionally, he familiarizes new staff with health and safety policies—particularly those related to computer safety—and arranges and supervises staff training in areas such as computer safety, emergency procedures, fire safety, and civil defence responsibilities. His office is available Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 12:45pm.

As Facilities Manager, Steve Eastall manages a wide range of campus property-related matters at the University of Otago, Wellington. This includes oversight of cleaning management, building management, and custodial management. He facilitates university staff requests for repairs and other services through the Property Services online request form. Eastall is listed as a key contact in the Dean's Office for the Wellington campus. He has contributed to campus development initiatives, working as part of project teams that include campus development coordinators and other key personnel. Through his dual expertise in facilities management and health and safety, he plays a vital role in maintaining a safe, functional, and compliant environment for the university's staff, students, and visitors at the Wellington campus.