Policies, Codes of Practice & Guidance

The University Health & Safety Policy describes how the University, overseen by its Board of Governors, manages the risks to health and safety and explains:

The strategic aims of the Board of Governors and the University Executive;
The organisation of managers and staff at all levels with health and safety roles and responsibilities;
The arrangements by which management will discharge those responsibilities.

All of the subsidiary policies can be found below.

Subsidiary Procedures and Codes of Practice:

Should you require any specific health and safety documents/publications/information, please contact the health and safety team.

Policies, Codes of Practice & Guidance

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