Health and safety

Vision

To be a Supportive, Approachable, Flexible and Enabling advisory service.

Mission

To be recognised as an authoritative and competent advisory service which supports a practical and flexible approach to integrated risk management and fosters a culture of personal responsibility throughout the university.

Roles within the university

To promote health, safety and welfare awareness as good practice for all members of staff and students.
To advise the Vice-Chancellor and University Council on the implementation of the university’s health and safety policy document.
Provide a specialist advisory service to all university personnel relating to all matters concerning health, safety and welfare at work.

Areas of activity

Advise on and implement schemes to ensure health, safety and welfare at work.
Maintain accident and incident records to monitor trends and statistics.
Carry out investigations of serious accidents and dangerous occurrences.
Advise on safety and fire precautions in the design and use of buildings, plant and equipment.
Advise on and undertake health and safety training.
Carry out periodic inspections to identify any unsafe practices, equipment or premises.
Carry out audits of health and safety risk management arrangements within individual schools and services.
Formulate and provide codes of practice and guidance documents relating to matters of health, safety and welfare.
Liaison with key external organisations such as: Health and Safety Executive; West Yorkshire Fire Service; West Yorkshire Police; and Kirklees Metropolitan Council