Assessing risks

Carrying out a health and safety risk assessment

It's a legal requirement to carry out health and safety risk assessments where significant risk has been identified.

People especially at risk

Our health and safety arrangements should take account of staff, students and visitors who may be at greater risk of harm from our activities.

Display screen equipment (DSE)

The University is required by law to ensure that staff who use computers are trained in their safe use and have their workstation assessed for risk to their health.

Stress management guidance for line managers

Line managers are responsible for the health and safety of their team and this includes ensuring that they are not affected by work-related stressors.

Activities

Driving for work

Driving can be a very hazardous activity, so it is vital suitable systems are in place to ensure you are safe whilst driving for work.

Event safety

If you are the event organiser you are responsible for ensuring that appropriate health and safety precautions are in place.

Field trips and off-site visits

This guidance assists staff responsible for organising field trips to ensure appropriate arrangements for health and safety are in place.

Flying small unmanned aircraft (SUA)

This guidance covers the flying of small unmanned aircraft (eg. drones or model aircraft) on the University’s campuses.

Lifting and carrying (manual handling)

The University is required to ensure the safety of those involved in manual handling, such as lifting, putting down, pushing, pulling or carrying.

Lone working health and safety

Work that includes elements of lone working needs to be risk assessed and steps taken to eliminate or control the risks where necessary.

Overseas travel health and safety

The University has a duty of care to all staff and students who wish to travel overseas.

Student placement health and safety

The University has a duty of care to its students when travelling and studying/researching/working both in the UK and abroad.

Student Social Action Projects

Risk assessments for off-campus Student Social Action Projects.

Working at height

Work at height needs to be properly planned, risk assessed, carried out by competent people and the right equipment used.

Work and study environments

Risk assessment for storage areas

It is the responsibility of managers of storage areas to identify risks with their storage areas and control the risks as is practicable.

Catering outlet environment hazards

Hazards to be aware of in catering outlet environments.

Office environment hazards

Hazards to be aware of in office environments.

Temperature and thermal comfort

The University aims to provide a thermal environment that satisfies the majority of people most of the time.

Water and coastal safety

Enjoy the lakes, but please take care as water can be dangerous. The following rules apply.

Workshop environment hazards

Hazards to be aware of in workshop environments.