Health and safety corporate information

A list of our health and safety corporate information

Type

Policy

Alcohol, drug, and substance misuse policy

Policy detailing the system under which the University may refer for help those members of staff with alcohol, drug, or substance related problems.
Type

Policy

Artificial Optical Radiation Policy

The University’s responsibilities and procedures to protect staff from Artificial Optical Radiation (AOR)
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Policy

Asbestos Policy

How we follow best practices in asbestos management and provide full information on asbestos to anyone exposed and affected by asbestos under the University’s control
Type

Policy

Bicycles in Buildings Policy

Over the past few years the University has encouraged staff and students to use bicycles as a means of sustainable transport. The University has made significant investment in providing bicycle racks close to buildings and secure compounds and lockers.
Type

Policy

Building opening and out of hours policy

This policy applies to the City Campus open hours and out-of-hour access to buildings
Type

Policy

Catering at Public Events Organised by Staff within the University Policy

Measures necessary to avoid the risk to health from incorrectly prepared or stored food at public events
Type

Policy

Compressed gas cylinders policy

How the University reduces and manages the risks arising from the storage, handling, and use of compressed gas cylinders.
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Policy

Construction Work Policy

How the University recognises its legal responsibilities under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007.
Type

Policy

Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)

This policy is to ensure the University complies with the requirements of the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002.
Type

Policy

Core health and safety arrangements

Health and safety policy for schools and directorates
Type

Terms and conditions

Counselling Service terms and conditions
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Policy

Cryogenic Materials Policy

A policy detailing how the University reduces risks arising from the storage, handling, and use of cryogenic materials.
Type

Policy

Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Policy

How the university ensures Schools and Directorates have appropriate arrangements in place for complying with the requirements of the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002
Type

Policy

Display Screen Equipment Policy

This policy sets out procedures to minimise the health risks of using Display Screen Equipment and to ensure compliance with regulations
Type

Policy

E-scooters, e-bikes and mobility scooters policy

A policy on e-scooters, e-bikes and mobility scooters, covering campus use, safety, storage, charging and accessibility requirements
Type

Policy

Electricity policy

How we protect the health, safety, and welfare of staff, students, and visitors to the University from potential hazards associated with the use of electricity
Type

Policy

Equipment used at work policy

How equipment should be used and maintained in order to minimise the risk of injuries to staff, students, and visitors.
Type

Policy

Events Management

A policy for the health, safety and welfare of staff, students and visitors associated with attendance at events.
Type

Policy

Fieldwork Policy

How the University manages risk in relation to staff and student fieldwork
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Policy

Fire Safety Induction Training Policy

The University of Dundee recognises the importance of training all new staff and students in what to do if they find a fire, and if they hear the fire alarm.
Type

Policy

Fire safety policy

The University of Dundee’s policy on the legal requirements to control fire risks and fire safety procedures
Type

Policy

First aid policy

The University of Dundee has a duty to provide first aid for staff. This policy details the arrangements made for this.
Type

Policy

Gas Safety Policy

How we protect the health, safety, and welfare of staff, students, and visitors to the University from potential hazards associated with the use of gas
Type

Statement

Gender-based violence statement

The University of Dundee is committed to opposing and tackling gender-based violence in all its forms.
Type

Policy

General Procedure for Emergency Fire Evacuation and for those People with Disabilities

We have a legal obligation, under the Fire Scotland Act 2005 to have a safe fire evacuation procedure for everyone on our campuses
Type

Policy

Good Laboratory Practice Policy

How the University adopts good laboratory practice to reduce the risks to staff and students carrying out research in a laboratory.
Type

Policy

Home Working Policy

Hybrid working is a formal arrangement, so workplace health and safety measures are formally extended to off-campus working.
Type

Policy

Ionising Radiation Management Policy

A policy detailing how the University manages risks from sources of ionising radiation.
Type

Policy

Laser Safety Management

This policy details the procedures put in place to minimise the health risks of using laser equipment
Type

Policy

Legionella and Water Hygiene Policy

This policy sets out the arrangements for controlling legionella in the University’s water systems, plant and specialist equipment
Type

Policy

Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Policy

How the university follows statutory regulations and manages the operation of lifting equipment.
Type

Policy

Management of Biological Safety Policy

How the University manages risks from biological materials.
Type

Policy

Noise and vibration policy

Our aim is to reduce noise and vibration in the workplace to as low a level as is reasonably practicable for its staff, students, contractors and visitors
Type

Policy

Personal Protective Equipment Policy

This policy details the requirements for personal protective equipment to protect individuals from a range of hazards.
Type

Factsheet

Post Covid Syndrome (Long Covid)

Information for staff on Post Covid Syndrome (Long Covid) and the support available if you have symptoms.
Type

Policy

Pregnant and new birth parents policy

The University of Dundee will support the health, safety and welfare needs of employees through pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Type

Policy

Pressure Systems Policy

How the University manages risk in relation to the installation and use of pressure systems.
Type

Policy

Refurbishments policy

A policy detailing how the University manages refurbishments to ensure health and safety risks are minimised.
Type

Policy

School / Directorate Health and Safety Management Policy

This policy is to ensure School and Directorate management are aware of their responsibilities towards health and safety
Type

Policy

Smoking policy

This policy defines the no-smoking areas on campus, what happens if you breach the policy and how to register a complaint
Type

Policy

Storage and Disposal Policy

How storage should be used on our campuses
Type

Policy

Student Work Experience Policy

How the University manages risks in relation to student work experience.
Type

Policy

The University of Dundee Health and Safety Policy

Our legal and moral obligations relating to the health and safety of staff, students and any other persons
Type

Policy

Travelling on University work overseas policy

How the University manages risk in relation to staff and students when travelling and working overseas.
Type

Policy

Travelling on University Work within the UK Policy

A policy detailing the University's accountability for the safety of staff undertaking journeys on University business.
Type

Policy

Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (Drone) Safety Management

Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (Drone) Safety Management Policy and Dundee University UAV Flight Unit Management Agreement with Terms of Operation form.
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Policy

Working and assistance animals policy

Policy for staff, students, or visitors who wish to bring an assistance animal on to campus or into a University vehicle.