Guidance
Guidance and advice on health and safety issues for University staff and students.
Policy and codes of practice
Below are links to guidance on general hazards, including hazardous substances, associated with working in the University. You should also consult the University Health and Safety Policy, Framework:Arrangements Section 26 Chemical safety and the accompanying Codes of Practice which also have useful information.
Specific guidance on biological, radiation and fire safety can be found on their respective website.
Information on occupational health and health and wellbeing can be found at:
Guidance and advice on business travel can be found at:
Workplaces / General
Guidance information and publications produced by the Health and Safety Department which are relevant to general health and safety and occupational hygiene issues.
Work environment
Guidance on your work environment, including how to get advice and assistance with noise, temperature, lighting and ventilation issues.
Hazardous Substances
Guidance information and publications produced by the Health and Safety Department which are relevant to hazardous substances used within the University.
Laboratories
Codes of Practice and guidance documents produced by the Health and Safety Department which are relevant to work within Laboratories (mainly Chemical) or Workshops within the University.
Personal Protective Equipment
Guidance information and publications produced by the Health and Safety Department which are relevant to the selection and use of personal protective equipment.
Electrical hazards
Guidance information produced by the Health and Safety Department which are relevant to electrical hazards.
Workshops / Maintenance / Contractors
Guidance information and publications produced by the Health and Safety Department which are relevant to work in maintenance or construction.
Students / Young Persons
Guidance information and publications produced by the Health and Safety Department which are relevant to students and young persons on University Premises.
Transport / Travel / Fieldwork
Guidance information and publications produced by the Health and Safety Department which are relevant to transport in and outwith University Premises as well as travelling on University Business including fieldwork.
Auditing
The audit programme is intended to examine the systems that are in place to effectively manage health and safety in University work areas.
Communicable (Infectious) Diseases
Information on communicable diseases and what procedures to follow if there is an outbreak at the University
External Links
Links to external organisations with health and safety affilliations.