Many staff within the wider University community also have, in conjunction with their ‘normal’ roles, a health and safety function to perform. This section details these responsibilities and lists the available guidance and resources available from the Health and Safety Department to assist staff in carrying out those roles successfully. Fire Stewards and Coordinators We rely on volunteers to take responsibility for fire safety in particular areas and guidance can be found on the Fire Safety Unit sub-site. Fire Stewards and Coordinators Radiation Protection and Laser Supervisors Radiation Protection Supervisors are responsible for ensuring that the local rules are complied with. School Laser Supervisors are responsible for the supervision of laser operations within the school. Guidance can be found on the Radiation Protection Unit sub-site. Radiation Protection and Laser Supervisors Biosafety and GM Safety Officers Biological safety responsibilities in Schools and Laboratories and guidance can be found on the Biosafety Unit sub-site. Biological safety responsibilities Heads of School Heads of School, and managers of other equivalent autonomous units, are responsible, through Heads of College, to the University Court for the management of health and safety matters within the area of the University under their control. Recruitment Health and Safety guidance on recruitment Health and Safety Coordinators The Health and Safety Coordinator is concerned with the day-to-day safety organisation within their school or building. This is a voluntary role appointed by the Head of School or Professional Services Director. Principal Investigators and supervisors Principal Investigators and supervisors have responsibility for the health and safety of staff and students in their research groups. Local health and safety committees Local health and safety committees should be appointed to oversee specific health and safety issues within a school or management unit. Multi occupancy building user groups Buildings which are jointly occupied by different Schools and units should establish a Multi Occupancy Building User Group (MOBUG) to oversee fire safety and other building related issues. Health and Safety Conference 2011 Regular conference aimed at all personnel with a health and safety responsibility. This article was published on 2024-07-22
