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This policy identifies the key elements of our health and safety
management system and details the commitment the University
has for maintaining and improving the health, safety and welfare
of our staff, students and others who may be affected by our
activities.
Our staff and students are our key resource and it is essential that
risks to their health and safety are properly controlled through an
effective health and safety management system and commitment
at all levels within the university.
The University recognises the important role strong strategic
leadership and effective management control plays in establishing
a positive safety culture and preventing incidents, work related
ill-health and accidents. We are committed to improving health
and safety performance and this policy will provide the framework
for this goal to be achieved. The University values the important
contribution that staff and union appointed safety representatives
make in improving health and safety. A partnership approach to
managing health and safety is crucial to the University meeting
its objectives for maintaining and improving health and safety
performance.
Suggestions for improvement on any health and safety related
issue are always welcomed and should be addressed through
your manager or safety representative.
Vice-Chancellor
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Our
Commitment
Your
Commitment
Our Commitment
We are committed to high standards in health, safety and welfare
for all staff, students and others who may be affected by our
activities. We accept that reducing risks in the workplace reduces
costs and that good health and safety is good business.
This policy sits alongside and supports other University policies
and procedures.
The University recognises that the implementation of an effective health
and safety policy contributes to the performance of the University and is
committed to:
setting a clear direction for the University to follow
taking initiatives in establishing good practice
supporting staff needs and development
recognising that health, safety and welfare is an important line management
responsibility
recognising that the prevention of accidents, incidents or work-related ill
health requires effective management and leadership
believing that the development of a positive health and safety culture is
necessary to achieve adequate control of risks
minimising human and financial losses which arise from avoidable unplanned
events
supporting continuous improvement in health, safety and welfare
having a systematic approach to the identification and control of risks
supporting the health and well-being of our staff and students
meeting our responsibilities to people and the environment by the way we fulfil
the spirit and the letter of the law
having in place systems that will allow the University to maintain, monitor and
improve health and safety performance
maintaining effective means for communication and consultation on health and
safety matters
committing to a collaborative approach which recognises the important contribution
that staff and their representatives can make to improve health and safety
providing appropriate welfare support and positive health promotion
providing access to competent advice on health, safety and welfare
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Your Commitment
The University expects staff, students, contractors and visitors to
cooperate on health, safety and welfare matters, take care of their
own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by
their actions.
In particular by:
not undertaking any actions which constitutes a danger to yourself or others
cooperating with the University and supporting its policies and procedures on
health and safety
bringing to the attention of your manager/supervisor any situations or practices
that may lead to injuries or work-related ill-health
Strategic
Leadership
Management of
Health and
Safety
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Strategic Leadership
This section deals with the responsibilities of formal groups who
provide direction and oversight and agree the objectives on health
and safety.
The Directorate
The Directorate are the most senior management groups within the University
and are in a position to consider and implement policies and
procedures concerning health, safety and welfare.
The Directorate will:
accept its collective responsibility for providing health and safety leadership
keep abreast of health and safety legislation and its implications for the University
implement the health and safety policy commitments within the University
be informed of any significant health and safety compliance violations and instigate
appropriate action
assure that its actions and decisions reinforce the messages contained within the
health and safety policy
have a responsibility to be kept informed and alert to relevant health and safety risk
management issues
be informed of and be alert to relevant health and safety risk management issues
monitor that appropriate consultation takes place in respect of decisions that affect
health, safety and welfare of staff and students
consider that health and safety issues are integrated into their planning
receive regular updates on health, safety and welfare matters
be kept informed about any significant health and safety compliance violations and
the outcome of the investigations into their causes
consider the health and safety implications of all its decisions.
consider and approve health, safety and welfare policies on behalf of the University
consider the health and safety implications of all of its decisions
agree the health and safety priorities for inclusion in the annual health
and safety plan
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Organising for
Health and
Safety
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Vice-Chancellor
Deputy
Vice-Chancellors
Deans/
Pro ViceChancellors
Director of
Services
Human
Resources
Director*
Registrar
Consulting and
Communicating
on Health and
Safety
Chief
Operating
Officer and
Financial
Director
* The Human Resources Director acts on behalf of the Vice-Chancellor in respect of the Health
and Safety Policy.
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These panels support senior staff in promoting and monitoring health, safety and
welfare of a specific site. They are an essential tool for monitoring and measuring
health and safety performance at local level. Specific terms of reference and
membership details are contained in the health and safety manual.
They will:
provide a focal point for resolving site issues on health, safety and welfare
consider health and safety issues relevant to their site and decide on appropriate
responses
be representative of the areas based on the sites they cover
This statutory committee has the important role of promoting health, safety and
welfare throughout the University. It has full staff side representation and meets
at least three times a year. The committees terms of reference are contained in
the health and safety manual.
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Planning and
Performance
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Auditing and
Reviewing
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