Statutory Bodies and Committees

Health and Safety Committee

The Health and Safety Committee advises the University Executive Committee on Health and Safety and Welfare issues.

Secretary to the Committee: If you would like further information about the Health and Safety Committee, please contact Sue Stove, ext 6080.

Membership 2012/13

Terms of office expire on 31st July in the year stated.

Mr Mark Humphriss University Secretary, Chair ex-officio
Mr Ian Cheetham Director of Human Resources* ex-officio
Mr Greg Dargue Deputy Director of Estates* ex-officio
Mrs Cathy Day Head of University Health, Safety and Environment Unit* ex -officio
Mrs Sara Hickman Facilities and Services Manager, Accommodation and Hospitality* ex-officio
Mr Malcolm Holley Faculty of Science, Management Representative* ex-officio
Mr Brian Schofield Head of Security Services* ex-officio
Mr Ronald Stewart Facilities Manager, Sports Development and Recreation* ex-officio
Mr Julian Sulley Faculty of Engineering and Design, Management Representative* ex-officio

Elected Trades Union Safety Representatives:

Mr Paul Brooks UNISON*  
Dr Michael Carley UCU*  
Ms Jo Carter UNITE*  
Ms Marie Morley UCU*  
Mr Steve Nicholson UNISON*  

Elected Staff Representatives:

Mr Graham Mott Techncial and Experimental 2015
Dr Mareike Posner Education and Research  2015
Mrs Sarah Richardson Management, Specialist and Administration 2015
Mr Graham Mott Technical and Experimental 2015
Mr Rodney Vowler Operation and Facilities Support 2015
     
Miss Alix Chadwell Students' Union Sabbatical Member 2013

Notes:

  1. The following will be invited to attend to present an annual report and to attend at other times when required:
    • Radiation Protection Adviser
    • Biological GM Safety Officer
    • Microbiological Protection Officer
    • Chemical Safety Adviser
    • Laser Safety Adviser
  2. One or more other members of the UHS&E Service will attend the Committee's meetings as appropriate.
  3. Alternates are permitted for those asterisked.

Terms of Reference

Approved by Executive Committee 16 January 2013.

  1. Be assured that a suitable and sufficient health and safety management system is in place for the protection and prevention of all those who may be affected by the University's activities, including students.
  2. Monitor performance in respect of health, safety and wellbeing to ensure compliance with legislation as a minimum requirement.
  3. Consider, and take action as appropriate on, reports from staff representatives.
  4. Monitor effectiveness of health and safety training through the analysis of feedback evaluation and percentage of those trained.
  5. Provide a forum for dissemination of information, sharing best practice and relevant discussion.
  6. Receive accident and incident statistics and monitor action on the findings.
  7. Monitor the performance of audits and inspections through the receipt of regular reports identifying further action where required.
  8. Consider enforcement reports from the Health and Safety Executive and other external authorising bodies, supporting action as appropriate.
  9. Approve Health & Safety policies where these do not require the approval of the Executive Committee.
 
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