General health and safety policies

Find policies and procedures for general, fire, biological and radiation safety

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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

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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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Construction Work Policy

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

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Cryogenic Materials Policy

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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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Events Management

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

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Fieldwork Policy

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

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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.

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Fire safety policy

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

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First aid policy

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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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

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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.

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Home Working Policy

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

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Laser Safety Management

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

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Legionella and Water Hygiene Policy

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

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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

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Pressure Systems Policy

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

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Refurbishments policy

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

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Smoking policy

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