Work environment
Guidance on your work environment, including how to get advice and assistance with noise, temperature, lighting and ventilation issues.
Having the right work environment is well known to support you in having a productive day at work. This section gives advice and guidance on what is considered suitable and who to contact if you do have any issues in the area you work.
Noise
Guidance and advice on noise in the workplace.
Temperatures
Health and Safety legislation states that the temperature in indoor workplaces during working hours shall be reasonable, although the Regulations do not specify a minimum or maximum temperature.
Lighting
Guidance and advice on lighting in the workplace.
Indoor air quality / ventilation
Information about Indoor air quality / ventilation
Drinking water
Advice on the supply of drinking water in the University.
Legionella management
How the University manages the risk from legionella
Vibration hazard
Links to Code of practice and template risk assessment for any vibration hazards