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Health surveillance guidance Safety Office

WEBHealth surveillance is a system of ongoing health checks. These health checks may be required by law for employees who are exposed to noise or vibration, ionising radiation, solvents, fumes, dusts, biological agents and other substances hazardous to health, or work in compressed air.

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URL: https://safety.web.ox.ac.uk/guidance-on-health-surveillance

EveryDaySafe Safety Office

WEBKnow your safety signs - watch the video. Dr Chris Williams, University Safety Officer, provides a short, fun, informal explanation of the four types of safety signs you can find in different spaces around the University. EveryDaySafe is the result of a comprehensive two-year review of how we manage health and safety.

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Health and Safety at Oxford Safety Office

WEBThe University of Oxford's health and safety management is based upon the UCEA guidance. The University of Oxford's commitment to health and safety is stated within its Health and Safety Policy, signed by the Vice-Chancellor, and accessible below. The Health and Safety Policy outlines those with responsibility for managing health and safety.

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The EveryDaySafe programme Safety Office

WEBIn November 2021, Council approved a series of recommendations following a comprehensive review of health and safety during 2020-2021. A programme to implement these – EveryDaySafe – started to take shape in early 2022. An early priority was the creation of new structures of safety organisation.

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Training A-Z Safety Office

WEBDetails of Health and Safety training courses provided by the University Safety Office, in alphabetical order A to Z. The Safety Office provide a number of training courses which cover a range of health and safety related training requirements. These are listed alphabetically below. They are also provided via the University’s Cosy Training

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Health surveillance for hazardous substances Safety Office

WEBActions required to ensure health surveillance is correctly undertaken for hazardous substances (as covered by COSHH) The following provides guidance for those hazardous substances that are covered by the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH). Guidance on other hazardous substances, that are covered by …

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Safety Organisation Safety Office

WEBFind out how the University has changed how safety is led, managed and organised as part of the EveryDaySafe programme. We have established a five-level safety management system so that a consistent approach to planning, taking action, monitoring and reviewing takes place at all levels. Council. Safety Executive Group (SEG) supported by the

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Departmental safety officers Safety Office

WEBTo support the head of department, and individual supervisors, a departmental safety officer must be appointed. The duties of the departmental safety officer are outlined in the following document, including: ensuring a statement of safety organisation is reviewed annually. overseeing the risk assessment process. carrying out annual inspections.

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Safety Training Programme

WEB8 April 2024. Booking is now available for a range of in-person, online and eLearning safety training courses for Trinity Term 2024. Please take a look at what is available. Topics include facilities safety, fire prevention and safety in labs and on fieldwork. A number of courses will be launching soon, including a new Health and Safety Basics

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Laboratory safety rules Safety Office

WEBAlthough the rules should reflect the specific activities and risks, all laboratory safety rules must include the following statements: only authorised persons may enter and/or work in the laboratory. laboratory coats must be worn. all required personal protective equipment must be worn. sensible footwear must be worn eg no open sandals.

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A-Z Safety Office

WEBChemical weapons. Children and young people. Computer monitors, disposal of. Contingency planning for fire and flooding. Construction (design and management) Contractors working on university premises. Control of substances hazardous to health regulations (COSHH) COVID-19 and risk assessments. COVID-19 and ventilation.

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Incident investigation arrangements Safety Office

WEBAccident and incident investigations are an important part of the 'check' process of health and safety management. They take place after the immediate actions necessary to make an area safe following an incident. The aim of an investigation is to establish the immediate, underlying and root causes of an accident or incident. This helps identify

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Health Surveillance for Ionising Radiation Safety Office

WEBWork Place Activity or Hazard: Work with ionising radiation that is risk assessed to require formal classification of the individual as a “Classified Person”, as confirmed by the University Radiation Protection Officer (URPO) (and Radiation Protection Adviser (RPA)).. Health Surveillance requirements: Radiation medical by an HSE appointed doctor as …

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Incident reporting and investigation Safety Office

WEBThe University uses an online Incident Reporting and Investigation System (IRIS) to record, review and investigate health, safety and environmental incidents that take place at the University. The use of this system allows for a swift, managed response to any incidents allowing the University to comply with its legal and moral requirements to

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Laser risk assessments and control measures Safety Office

WEBRisk assessments. In line with the Management of Health & Safety at Work regulations, the risks associated with laser systems must be suitably and sufficiently assessed. The purpose of the assessment is to systematically identify all hazards associated with the laser system and assess the risk arising from both normal and/or non-routine use.

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Supervisor responsibilities Safety Office

WEBThe policy details the roles and responsibilities of supervisors, including information on: general responsibilities. safety responsibilities. risk assessment. competence. information, instruction and training. ongoing supervision. absences …

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Our offices Safety Office

WEBThe University Safety Office does have limited parking spaces for employee with disabilities and mobility restrictions. You will need to book a space in advance. Please contact our reception to book your space in advance of your appointment (please note we cannot guarantee a parking space but we will try to help you in any way we can).

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Overseas Travel and Fieldwork Safety Office

WEBIf you intend to undertake fieldwork or overseas travel, or you are involved with approving or administering this, please take a look at the tabs below for all the information required to ensure health and safety is fully considered, including a range of training opportunities and useful resources. Risk assessment and procedures. Policies.

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Risk Assessment and COVID-19 Safety Office

WEBFrom Friday 1 April there is no longer a legal requirement to have a separate and specific COVID-19 risk assessment. The HSE no longer expects businesses to consider COVID-19 in their risk assessment or to have specific measures in place. Employers may still choose to continue to cover COVID-19 in their risk assessments. In that regard, work

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