Background
It is a legal requirement that the university retains and communicates how health and safety is managed in the workplace.
The health and safety policy sets out the universities general approach to health and safety. It explains how we, as an employer, will manage health and safety.
The university has an obligation to share the policies and statement of intent. This can be found by following the links below.
Health & safety policy roles & responsibilities
Health & Safety Law Poster (What you need to know)
The Health and Safety Information for Employees Regulations 1989, requires employers make available the HSE-approved law poster. The poster explains British health and safety laws and lists what workers and their employers should do.
A number of posters are displayed in suitably prominent locations, which are accessible to University employees (these tend to be kitchen areas).
Health & Safety Law “what you need to know” can be found here.
Virtual Employee Safety Handbook (ESH)
The ESH provides important information for all staff regarding health and safety arrangements at the University. This is completed when staff start employment with the University and every two years for refresher training. This is available on the University home pages under Learn upon, search Health and Safety.
Policies Safety Arrangements
The following links will direct you to the university health & safety policies and safety arrangements.
Access to Work Scheme Guidance
Accident – Incident – Ill-health Reporting & Investigation
Asbestos (TBC)
Assistance Animal Behaviour agreement for Students – UEB approved
Assistance Animal Behaviour agreement for Staff – UEB approved
Catering at Public Events Organised by Staff within the University .docx
Construction Design & Management – CDM
Control of Contractors (Non-CDM)
COVID-19 and Other Respiratory Infections Policy Updated November 2023
Dangerous Substances & Explosive Atmospheres
Display Screen Equipment (DSE)
Fire Safety (TBC)
Ionising & Non-Ionising Radiation
Lifting Operations & Lifting Equipment
Legionella – SCoP 03 Legionella PolicyV7_Issued_June22
Needlestick – Sharps Injuries (TBC)
Public Events Organised by Staff within the University
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE)
Process for disposing illegal – prescription drugs and weapons