Health and safety responsibilities and support

Report a premises hazard

Report a health and safety hazard on University premises via our Estates and Facilities Helpdesk.

Report a health and safety incident

Any health and safety incident on University premises or during the course of organised work or student activities must be reported.

Report unsafe behaviour

If you are concerned about someone behaving unsafely please report it as soon as possible.

Report a fire safety concern

It is vital that we maintain high standards of fire safety on our premises for the protection of the lives of our staff, students and other premises users.

Health and safety concerns about work or study

If you are concerned or have questions about the health and safety of your work or study report it as soon as possible.

Investigating health and safety incidents

Health and safety investigations are necessary to learn from incidents and so prevent a reoccurrence and for use in the event of a civil claim or HSE investigation.

Health and safety department contacts (HSLO / DHSO / DSE facilitators)

Find out who is your health and safety departmental contact.

Specialist safety help and advice

We have specialists who give advice on the use of ionising radiation, non-ionising radiation, noise and vibration and biological safety.

Union safety representatives

The University is committed to working with the union-appointed safety representatives to achieve a safe and healthy work environment for all.

Responsibilities

Employee health and safety responsibilities

As a member of staff you have a responsibility to look after your own health and safety and that of others who could be harmed by your work activities.

Manager and supervisor health and safety responsibilities

As a manager or supervisor, there are number of health and safety responsibilities you need to meet.

Senior manager health and safety responsibilities

All senior managers are responsible for showing leadership on health and safety.

Contractor health and safety

We are committed to ensuring that works are carried out in a safe and healthy environment for all.

DSE Facilitator responsibilities

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

Health and Safety Liaison Officers & Departmental Health and Safety Officers

Your role is to support and assist your Head of Department with co-ordinating, communicating and monitoring the arrangements for health and safety.