Human Resources
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Safety, Health and Employee Wellbeing
We provide help, advice and support to effectively manage health and safety and also provide wellbeing services to staff.
A comprehensive list of the Health, Safety, and Employee Wellbeing policies and standards that apply to work activities managed or undertaken by the University.
The University’s policy setting out our commitment to ensuring the health, safety and welfare of all members of the University community.
A customisable template for departments to describe and communicate their health and safety arrangements.
Guidance for Heads of Department and Directors of Professional Services on how to ensure you are managing your health and safety responsibilities.
This guidance supports line managers to make a suitable and sufficient assessment of significant hazards associated with the work activities they manage.
This guidance supports managers to make arrangements for a general health and safety inspection programme or perform general health and safety inspections.
We promote staff wellbeing at work by providing information, advice and support to create a community and workplace that is thriving, sustainable and safe.
Get involved in a range of wellbeing events across the organisation.
Learn about the Workplace Wellbeing Wheel and how to use it to support and build your wellbeing at work.
Free and confidential counselling for staff 24/7, 365 days a year, plus access to practical wellbeing support and information.
How to manage risks associated with the use of Display Screen Equipment (DSE) to reduce the chance of injury and eye strain.
The University's policy on managing work-related stress and for supporting employee wellbeing.
The arrangements for evacuating our buildings safely in event of an emergency.
Understand how to develop and implement a Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan.
A map showing the campus fire assembly points.
Guidance for Heads of Department in managing first aid.
Use TopDesk to report a health and safety incident or near-miss on or off-campus.
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.
The University’s policy and approach for managing risks associated with working away from University premises
Refer to the fieldwork safety standard and risk assessment to manage fieldwork safely.
This guidance sets out the health and safety requirements that applies to all work placements and Study Abroad programmes.
Safety advice and resources for staff and students travelling on University business.
Read the Code of Practice to understand how to use fume cupboards safely.
A comprehensive guide on lasers.
This guidance covers the general hazards and control measures required when working within laboratories.
Guidance for users of microbiological laboratories (code of practice).
Guidance for users of hazardous chemicals.
This guide provides information on the management of hazardous waste from all areas and activities at the University, including laboratories and workshops
This document describes how the University will manage risks associated with asbestos and asbestos-containing materials.
To ensure that works carried out by contractors do not pose a significant risk to them or other members of the University community.
For members of staff responsible for managing contractors.
This policy sets out the University’s approach to managing significant legionella risks associated with water systems.
A template for departments to induct contractors working on their behalf.