These tools and information will help to ensure that employees have a suitable health and safety induction.
All staff need to be competent to meet their responsibilities and the University's and departmental health and safety standards related to their work.
Health surveillance involves on-going health checks to detect ill-health effects from specific hazards, such as prolonged exposure to noise or vibrating tools.
University is required to protect employees and others from exposure to AOR by eliminating or reducing the risk.
The Electromagnetic Fields (EMF) Standard applies to EMF at the University that presents a significant risk to health and safety.
The University has strict rules on the use of ionising radiation such as x-rays and radioactive substances.
The University is required to protect the eyes and skin of staff and others from exposure to laser beams by eliminating or reducing the risk.
Guidance on preventing the risk of hearing damage from the effects of noise and vibration.
Non-ionising radiation is radiation that can interact with people, equipment and substances and cause health and safety effects.
The University has a legal obligation to maintain electrical equipment in a safe condition.
The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 requires employers to prevent exposure of asbestos to anyone using or working in the University's premises.
Our work, teaching and scientific research involves the use of physical agents that have the potential to cause disease or injury to staff and students.
The Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations require the risks from dangerous substances to be removed or controlled.
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) requires that risks arising from hazardous substances are prevented or controlled.
The University’s Legionella Management Policy and Plan sets out our arrangements for managing the risk from legionella.
Preventative measures for workers at risk of contracting Leptospirosis (Weil's Disease).
The University is required by law to select, test and install work equipment properly, use it carefully and make sure it is maintained in a safe condition.
When you purchase work equipment you are responsible for ensuring it complies with the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations.
Some items of work equipment require statutory examination and testing in addition to regular maintenance and pre-use checks.
This guidance is written to address the University’s products which have been designed and made/constructed at the University, such as research equipment and rigs (research rigs) that are for workplace use only.