The health, safety and wellbeing of our staff and student community remains one of our highest priorities as a University. As an employer, we are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for all staff, students and visitors.
On this page you'll find the health and safety training modules we currently offer. Please ensure you review and complete any training which is relevant to your role. Please note, we will be developing and publishing additional mandatory courses throughout 2026, and will notify relevant colleagues when these go live.
Recommended training
| Course and link to further information | Format | Requirement | Refresher date |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Health and Safety Induction | Online | As a new member of staff, you will need to complete this short introduction to health and safety at the University. | N/a |
| Workstation setup and assessment | Online | This course is intended for all staff who routinely use display screen equipment, such as a computer, for an hour or more per day. | Every 12 months |
| Fire safety awareness | Online | Fire safety training is mandatory for all members of staff. | Every two years |
Role-specific training
| Course and link to further information | Format | Requirement | Refresher date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work related overseas travel | Online | This course is intended for anyone who travels overseas for work, or has line management responsibilities for those who do. | Every three years |
| Hazardous chemical and biological waste management: waste producers | Online | This training is intended for anyone who produces and works with chemical or biological (clinical) hazardous waste managed by the Safety, Health and Employee Wellbeing Hazardous Waste Service. | Every three years |
| Hazardous chemical and biological waste management: waste coordinators | Online | This training is intended for anyone who coordinates chemical or biological (clinical) hazardous waste managed by the Safety, Health and Employee Wellbeing Hazardous Waste Service. | Every three years |