Guidance information and publications produced by the Health and Safety Department which are relevant to work in maintenance or construction. Asbestos guidance All guidance on asbestos in the University can now be found on the Estates Department asbestos webpages.Asbestos information Local exhaust ventilation 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 workshopsGuidance document for managing a mechanical workshop: Workshop guidance (based on old policy part 4), also see the specific subject areas below.Confined SpacesGuidance and advice on working in confined spacesConfined SpacesWeldingGuidance and advice on weldingWelding guidanceWelding and contact lensesWood WorkshopsGuidance and advice on working in Wood WorkshopsWood Workshops HSE Guidance PageAccess to PremisesGuidance and advice regarding access to premisesGuidance for Maintenance Staff and ContractorsPermit to Work FormWork at HeightGuidance and advice for working at heightsWork at Height RegulationsStepladders - Guidance on use and selectionWater safetyLegionella managementVibration hazardsVibration hazardsVibration at Work - Health and Safety Executive websiteRelated LinksFalls from Height HSE Guidance Website This article was published on 2024-07-22
