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To ensure consistency, the Radiation Briefing Note (agreed by the University and trade unions in 2009) has been refreshed in the new protocol style. We’re running this consultation to hear your views. Read the most important documents and let us know what you think by 5pm on Friday 2nd March.
Health and Safety Services announced the award-winners for the Vice-Chancellor's Awards for Health and Safety 2011 at a special prize-giving ceremony on campus. Thank you to all applicants and congratulations to the winners - more information see the awards page.
New Procedure for eye tests – Health and Safety Services and University Vision are giving all staff members a free eye test every two years. From Monday 1st August 2011, appointments for eye tests can be made directly with University Vision without the need to complete an eye test voucher form. As well as the free eye test, staff can claim a £50 contribution off a range of frames and lenses - terms and conditions apply. DSE Users must still complete the online DSE training and risk assessment modules and take their Risk Assessment certificate to the appointment. More details are available at the DSE protocol.
Periods of study abroad can be exciting and desirable part of the learning and development of students studying at the University of Leeds. Find out what you need to do to help ensure the health and safety of students as they undertake this by reading our Study Abroad pages.
If you work in a Faculty and come into contact with hazardous biological materials (e.g. in a lab, or through fieldwork etc), read this information.
If your work in a Service might bring you into contact with biological hazards (e.g. faeces, blood, vomit, wildlife (live or dead), needles or in soil), read this information.
Health and Safety Services offer independent advice, support and expertise to staff and students on a whole range of areas – for more information see the attached leaflet.
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The new protocol on monitoring health and safety uses inspections, audit, benchmarking and health and safety review to help us ensure that the ‘on the ground’ practice lives up to our plans. It gives Deans and Heads of Service Group valuable information on their health and safety strengths, as well as flagging up areas where future resources should be focused.
The University has developed a new protocol on the ‘Risk management of student placements’. This is now live and information can be found here.
If you are involved in running any events at the University you’ll need to ensure that your event runs smoothly and safely. See the new ‘Risk management of events’ protocol for more details of the process being introduced from 1st January 2011.
The University is setting up health and safety committees to support co-operation, communication and consultation between staff, senior managers and trade unions around health and safety issues – see this link for more information.
If you use hazardous substances at the University of Leeds you need to know what the University expects from you – see this link to find out about the new protocols that are now being introduced.
A new health and safety training programme is now available. The programme provides bespoke training for staff, and particularly Health and Safety Co-ordinators, on key areas including risk assessment and inspections. More information available here
Find out more about the changes to the University's radiation protection governance and processes that will happen on Monday 1st February 2010. Read more.
Risk assessment – new software and training
New software is available which is designed to help and support managers in risk management, read more.
Do your online DSE assessment here.
Please ensure that you complete the DSE training and DSE assessment modules. In order to recieve your free eye test the DSE assessment must be completed.