This page details all the health and safety training courses a staff member may require whilst at the University The following courses are available from the Health and Safety Department and should be undertaken by all staff when they first join the University or on appointment to a specific job or new task, for example new project involving radiation work. In addition to the above, there may be local training which staff may also be required to attend, please check with your local School Safety Adviser/Manager or line manager.How to find Health and Safety courses on People and MoneyPeople and Money community - Health and Safety: all courses Mandatory training All staff must receive the following training:Induction to the University - this can be by the Health and Safety Department or provided locally by a School Safety Adviser/ManagerHealth and safety awareness - this can be by the Health and Safety Department or provided locally by a School Safety Adviser/ManagerFire safety - available on People and Money, supplemented by local procedures - at least every 3 yearsDSE/workstation training (if using a computer/laptop) - on People and Money (course name "Healthy Working") - at least every 3 years unless changes are made in workstation set up when a new risk assessment should be undertakenHome working - if any time during the working week is spent working from your home or other agreed place, on People and Money - at least every 3 years Job/hazard specific training Subject specific training:Health and safety responsibilities of Heads of School and equivalent senior managers - online (People and Money/Learning) or face to face if desired - at appointmentHealth and safety awareness for Supervisors - online (People and Money/Learning)(for staff) and LEARN (for students), or face to face if desired -at appointmentThe role and responsibilities of the School (or area) Safety Adviser (SSA) - online (People and Money/Learning)Risk assessment training - online (People and Money/Learning) (for staff) and LEARN (for students)Investigating minor accidents and incidents - online (People and Money/Learning) (for staff)Laboratory animal allergens (LAA) - all staff and their students who work with laboratory animals must complete the LAA training coursesBiological safety - all staff and students who work with biological agents should attend the appropriate Biological Safety coursesRadiation protection - all staff and students who work with radiation must attend the appropriate Radiation Protection coursesFirst aid training - all University first aiders must attend re-training every 3 yearsDefibrillator and emergency first aid - are available from the Health and Safety DepartmentLaboratory gas safety courses - these are usually arranged locallySafe working with liquid nitrogen - online (People and Money/Learning)(for staff) and LEARN (for students)Practical CoSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) awareness - online (People and Money/Learning) (for staff) and LEARN (for students)Manual handling (if moving items regularly) - online (People and Money/Learning) - additional hands-on training should be organised locallyRespiratory protective equipment (RPE) - online (People and Money/Learning) (for staff) and LEARN (for students) - for all staff and students who wear RPE as part of their control measuresAccident and incidents reporting - short video available to show how to report an accident or incident - online (People and Money/Learning)Lab ergonomics - online (People and Money/Learning) Refresher training Unless specified, there is no set time for refresher training. However, generally it is acknowledged that between 2-3 years is a suitable interval for refresher training. However, if there has been an accident or other incident, those staff or students involved should complete the applicable courses again to refresh themselves and to ensure they are up to date with any changes since they last completed the course. In addition, if there has been any significant changes in the regulations or guidance, training should be undertaken again, regardless of when it was last completed. This article was published on 2024-07-22