Health and Safety Policy
The University’s policy setting out our commitment to ensuring the health, safety and welfare of all members of the University community.
Safety, Health and Employee Wellbeing
We provide help, advice and support to effectively manage health and safety and also provide wellbeing services to staff.
Safety management
Read the policies, standards and procedures we have in place to help you manage workplace risks.
Manage health and safety in your department
Guidance for Heads of Department and Directors of Professional Services on how they can ensure they are managing their health and safety responsibilities.
Risk assessment
This guidance enables employees to make a suitable and sufficient assessment of significant hazards associated with their work activities.
Health and Safety Inspections
This guidance supports managers to make arrangements for a general health and safety inspection programme or perform general health and safety inspections
Health and safety checklist and leaflet for Heads of academic departments
Guidance and a checklist to help you manage the safety of your team.
Health and wellbeing
Find out about keeping yourself healthy in the workplace, including how you can get support through the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
Work-Related Stress Management Standard
An overview of roles and responsibilities and how to implement the Stress Management Policy including where to go to for advice.
Employee Assistance Programme general leaflet
Details of the counselling support available to staff who are feeling stressed and unhappy.
Safe Use of DSE Safety Standard
How to managing risks associated with the use of Display Screen Equipment (DSE) so that you reduce the chance of injury and eye strain.
Fire safety and emergency arrangements
How we reduce the risk of fire and make sure we can respond effectively to emergencies and unnexpected incidents.
Fire Safety Policy
The University’s fire safety policy sets out our commitment to ensuring the safety of all members of the University in the event of a fire.
Fire evacuation
Describes the arrangements for evacuating our buildings safely in event of an emergency.
PEEPS - Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans
This guide provides information on how to develop and implement a Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan.
Fire Assembly Point Map
A map showing the campus fire assembly points
First Aid Guidance
Guidance for Heads of Department in Managing First Aid
Report a health and safety incident
Use TopDesk to report a health and safety incident or near-miss on or off-campus.
Travel and work off campus
Keep safe while working and travelling off campus.
Working Away From University Premises Policy
This document describes the University’s policy and approach for managing risks associated with working away from University premises
Fieldwork safety standard and risk assessment
Refer to the fieldwork safety standard and risk assessment to manage fieldwork safely.
Placements and Study Abroad Programmes Safety Standard
This sets out the health and safety requirements that applies to all work placements and Study Abroad programmes.
Overseas travel safety guidance
This guidance provides safety advice and resources for staff and students travelling on University business.
International travel for staff and students on University business
Provides guidance for staff and students seeking authorisation for international travel on University business
Driving in snow and ice
Read guidance from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) about how to drive safely in winter weather.
Science and engineering
Find out about staying safe when using specialist equipment and techniques in science and engineering work.
Safe use of fume cupboards guidance
Read the guidance to understand safe use of fume cupboards.
Guidance for the users of lasers
Comprehensive guide on lasers.
Management of hazardous chemical and biological waste
The requirements for safe management of hazardous waste generated from University activities until transferred to the Hazardous Waste Service.
Safe Working in Laboratories
This guidance covers the general hazards and control measures required when working within laboratories.
Biological safety guidance
Guidance for users of microbiological laboratories (code of practice)
Chemical safety guidance
Guidance for users of hazardous chemicals
Building and estates safety
Read about how we maintain safety standards in University buildings and for contractors working on campus.
Asbestos management policy
This document describes how the University will manage risks associated with asbestos and asbestos-containing materials.
The management of contractors policy
To ensure that works carried out by contractors, do not pose a significant risk to them or other members of the University community.
Management of contractors policy competency check
For members of staff responsible for managing contractors.
Legionella Control Policy
This policy sets out the University’s approach to managing significant legionella risks associated with water systems.
Contractor Health and Safety Induction Template
This presentation provides a template for departments to induct contractors working on their behalf.
About us
We advise on all health and safety matters connected with the work of the University. This includes providing advice, guidance and support on:
- compling with legal and best practice standards
- policy standards and guidance
- health, safety and wellbeing risks associated with University activities
We manage the University's Occupational Health and Employee Assistance Programme contracts and lead on the staff-facing elements of the University's Wellbeing Action Plan.