Health & Safety Department

Hazard specific

Training available for specific hazards encountered at the University

Accident and Incident Reporting

Staff and students within the University are strongly encouraged to report all accidents and "near misses" which occur on University property or in the course of University work.

Chemical safety training

Information on chemical safety training

Control of Substances Hazardous to Health

The course is aimed at those who work with hazardous substances and who have the responsibility for carrying out risk assessments in accordance with the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations.

Safe Driving

There is a mandatory requirement that all employees who drive on University business undertake a safe driving course.

Laboratory animal allergens training courses

List of training courses which are mandatory to undertake if working with laboratory animals

Laboratory ergonomics

This training course covers specific aspect of ergonomics when working in a laboratory.

Laboratory Gases Safety Awareness

University staff who are involved in handling laboratory gases should receive appropriate training.

Safe working with liquid Nitrogen

Safe working with liquid Nitrogen training course

Lone and Out of Hours Working

This course should be completed by any staff who are required to work out of hours or alone.

Manual Handling

Staff who regularly handle loads should receive adequate instructions and training.

Risk Assessment

Those who contribute to, complete, and/or review risk assessments should be trained in how to undertake these.

Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE)

Short course outlining the purpose and selection of Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE)

Tight fitting respiratory protective equipment (RPE)

Training course on tight-fitting respiratory protective equipment

Powered hood RPE

Course on safely using a powered hood

Student ergonomics

Online ergonomic training for students from Cardinus Risk Management