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It's a legal requirement to carry out health and safety risk assessments where significant risk has been identified.
Hazards to be aware of in catering outlet environments.
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.
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.
If you are the event organiser you are responsible for ensuring that appropriate health and safety precautions are in place.
This guidance assists staff responsible for organising field trips ensure appropriate arrangements for health and safety are in place.
This guidance covers the flying of small unmanned aircraft (eg. drones or model aircraft) on the University’s campuses.
The University is required to ensure the safety of those involved in manual handling, such as lifting, putting down, pushing, pulling or carrying.
Work that includes elements of lone working needs to be risk assessed and steps taken to eliminate or control the risks where necessary.
Hazards to be aware of in office environments.