Health and safety induction

Each member of staff should receive a health and safety induction session when starting in the University or when moving to a new Department / School.

Induction guidance

All the elements of what should be included in an induction can be found in the guidance.

Induction checklist

In addition, a template induction checklist can be downloaded and amended to suit each department or school.

School Health and Safety Induction Checklist (Word)

Training

A list of required and other training courses is available. This must be supplemented by local training where appropriate.

Training requirements

Short introduction video

This video outlines health and safety at the University and what the Health and Safety Department do. You may use this video in your own training if desired.

Introducing health and safety at the University of Edinburgh