Introduction to the Health and Safety Department Welcome to our website, we hope you will find everything you need.A short staff induction video as well as a more in depth video which outlines health and safety at the University and the role of the Health and Safety Department is available as part of staff induction on our 'Health and safety induction' page.All of the Health and Safety Department can be contacted via MS Teams or by email, please note that each unit has different working hours and hybrid work patterns. If you are unsure who to contact, please email health.safety@ed.ac.uk and your query will be directed to the most suitable member of staff. Quick links Staff Disability Advice Service Homeworking Accident and Incident Reporting form Latest News Blog Auditing COSHH Health Passport System (CHPS)(secured) Biosafety Training Institute Health and Wellbeing website Business travel website Health and Safety Department staff blog Units Radiation Protection Fire Safety Biosafety Occupational Health Occupational Hygiene Training and Audit Training Health and safety training provided for staff and students by the Health and Safety Department. Training available includes face to face training on first aid, biological, fire and radiation safety, as well as online training packages. Guidance Guidance and advice on general health and safety issues, such as working in offices, working with hazardous substances, travel or transport, personal protective equipment, which may affect University staff and students. Safety Responsibilities Guidance and resources available from the Health and Safety Department to assist staff in fulfilling their health and safety responsibilities. Policy / Codes of Practice The University Health and Safety Policy, Framework (Organisation and Arrangements) and supporting Codes of Practice. Risk assessments and forms Model templates, generic risk assessments and checklists to assist schools etc. to comply with Health and Safety legislation This article was published on 2024-07-22
