Health and safety news and bulletins to keep you up to date with information you need to manage health and safety or work safely.
The University, UECS and Wivenhoe House Hotel (WHH) each have a policy which sets out our commitment to health and safety and responsibilities.
Our health and safety standards describe how we do things safely at Essex and are our arrangements for meeting legal requirements.
The law requires that the University consults with staff and their safety representatives before implementing changes that may substantially affect their health and safety.
Find out what our arrangements are for managing health and safety.
Routine inspections check that health and safety standards are being followed and meeting legal requirements.
As a student, tenant, contractor or member of staff, you need to be aware of what to do in relation to PAT and the electrical equipment you are responsible for.
It is the responsibility of the Head of Department/section/business unit to ensure PAT is carried out at the appropriate intervals.
External facility management services provided to the University must follow the University’s PAT Standard.
The University is required to have arrangements in place for monitoring health and safety, this includes routine inspections and periodical auditing.
Reporting on health and safety performance is necessary so that the University is aware of any risks and potential shortcomings.
The Health and Safety Group and specialist sub-committees consult on health and safety matters that affect the University as a whole.