The University Health, Safety and Wellbeing Policy is issued upon the authority of the University Court. It is accompanied by two documents - the 'Framework for Managing Health and Safety' and the 'Framework to Support Wellbeing Activity: commitment to staff mental health'. The previous version of the Policy has been rescinded as well as the Framework: Organisation, however, the document named 'Framework: Arrangements' is still current and will be reviewed in 2025/26.Main changes to highlight:The University’s updated organisational statement on health, safety and wellbeing reflects our commitment to reducing harm to both physical and mental health. Two new frameworks set out responsibilities for staff at all levels of the University. The policy now clearly defines what University activity it covers, including responsibilities for on and off campus work.Schools and Departments will now review their risk profile each year. These reviews will be shared with the six management groups and used to support local objective setting.The network of health and safety colleagues in Schools and Departments will receive enhanced support. The School Safety Adviser title has been amended to Health and Safety Coordinator, with refreshed duties. The local professional roles will benefit from increased support and mentorship.We maintain our guiding ethos: taking a proportionate, risk-based approach informed by the guidance available, and seeking specialist advice when it is needed for complex risk University Health, Safety and Wellbeing Policy The University manages health, safety and wellbeing through its arrangements in frameworks, which describe our objectives and management systems in place to ensure that we remove and reduce risk to all in our community. University Health, Safety and Wellbeing Policy Framework for Managing Health and Safety This Framework, with its associated management standards and guidance, constitutes the written arrangements which implement the Health, Safety and Wellbeing Policy. Framework for Managing Health and Safety Framework to Support Wellbeing Activity: commitment to staff mental health The University is committed to supporting staff wellbeing and mental health. This document provides an overarching framework to support the translation of the University’s commitment into practical action. Framework to Support Wellbeing Activity: commitment to staff mental health Framework: Arrangements The Framework: Arrangements details out how to comply with the University Health, Safety and Wellbeing Policy and accompanying Frameworks. It will be reviewed in 2025/26.The index of the document can be found under the 'Bookmarks' section in Adobe reader which is on the left hand side of the document. Framework: Arrangements University Health and Safety Policy and Framework: Organisation Please note the University Health and Safety Policy (dated 2015) and Framework: Organisation have both been rescinded by the new Policy and Frameworks published above. Local copies should be destroyed and no longer regarded. Related links University Health, Safety and Wellbeing Committee University Court This article was published on 2024-07-22
