Office of Health and Safety

Mission statement

To provide independent, authoritative and professional advice, guidance and training to ensure legal compliance, sensible risk management and promote best practice as part of securing the health and safety of the university's staff, students and others who are affected by its activities.

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/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 to monitor the health and safety management and 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

Office location

EB2/03, Estates Building