Guidance information and publications produced by the Health and Safety Department which are relevant to work in maintenance or construction. HTML Asbestos guidance All guidance on asbestos in the University can now be found on the Estates Department asbestos webpages. Asbestos information Local exhaust ventilation HTML CS CoP004 Local Exhaust Ventilation details the safe management of local exhaust ventilation (LEV) systems. This CoP was approved by the University Safety, Health and Wellbeing Committee at it's November 2022 meeting. A Guidance note accompanies this CoP which covers the general safety guidance, installation and design, safe use, environmental considerations and recirculatory fume cupboards. In addition, a short Guide for Schools and Departments has been produced to assist Schools/Departments in implementing the new CS CoP004. Appendix 2 - example log book in WORD format for local amending. Appendix 3 - contractor induction in WORD format for local amending. Mechanical workshops Guidance document for managing a mechanical workshop: Workshop guidance (based on old policy part 4), also see the specific subject areas below. Confined Spaces Guidance and advice on working in confined spaces Confined Spaces Welding Guidance and advice on welding Welding guidance Welding and contact lenses Wood Workshops Guidance and advice on working in Wood Workshops Wood Workshops HSE Guidance Page Access to Premises Guidance and advice regarding access to premises Guidance for Maintenance Staff and Contractors Permit to Work Form Work at Height Guidance and advice for working at heights Work at Height Regulations Stepladders - Guidance on use and selection Water safety Legionella management Vibration hazards Vibration hazards Vibration at Work - Health and Safety Executive website Related Links Falls from Height HSE Guidance Website This article was published on 2024-07-22
HTML Asbestos guidance All guidance on asbestos in the University can now be found on the Estates Department asbestos webpages. Asbestos information
HTML CS CoP004 Local Exhaust Ventilation details the safe management of local exhaust ventilation (LEV) systems. This CoP was approved by the University Safety, Health and Wellbeing Committee at it's November 2022 meeting. A Guidance note accompanies this CoP which covers the general safety guidance, installation and design, safe use, environmental considerations and recirculatory fume cupboards. In addition, a short Guide for Schools and Departments has been produced to assist Schools/Departments in implementing the new CS CoP004. Appendix 2 - example log book in WORD format for local amending. Appendix 3 - contractor induction in WORD format for local amending.