General health and safety policies

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How the University follows best practice in asbestos management and provides full information on asbestos to anyone who may be exposed and affected by asbestos under the University’s control.

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How the University controls the risks to people and property when using autoclaves.

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

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

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

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

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Health and safety policy for schools and directorates

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

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This policy sets out procedures to minimise the health risks of using DSE and to ensure compliance with the Display Screen Equipment Regulations 1992 as amended by the Health and Safety (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2002.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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As hybrid working is now a formal arrangement, workplace health and safety measures are also formally extended to off-campus working.

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How the University safeguards anyone who may be affected by legionella or similar bacteria within or close to University premises and ensures an effective management system is in place.

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How the University reduce exposure to noise in the workplace to as low a level as is reasonably practicable for its staff, students, contractors and visitors.

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

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

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

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

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

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How the University fulfils the requirements of the Smoking, Health and Social Care (Scotland) Act 2005 and The Prohibition of Smoking in Certain Premises (Scotland) Regulations 2006, and minimises exposure to second hand smoke.

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

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How the University of Dundee complies with its legal and moral obligations relating to the health and safety of its staff, students and any other person who may be affected by its undertakings.

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

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

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