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Committee Outline

Committee Chair: Dr Muriel Voisin

The Health and Safety committee has the responsibility for oversight of Health and Safety and compliance

Committee Terms of Reference

  • Meet every second month; additional meetings may be called in emergency situations.
  • Record the minutes of meetings and make them available to the Head of School and School Management Team.
  • Advise the Head of School on the measures needed to carry out the work of the Unit without risks to Health and Safety.
  • Advertise and encourage membership from staff and students, including Academic, Support and Technical staff, Post Graduate Students and Safety Representatives.
  • Coordinate any Safety advice given to the school by specialist advisors or the University Safety Office.
  • Monitor health and safety compliance within the Unit and report any breaches of the Health and Safety policy to the Head of School.
  • Inform the Head of School and the University Safety Office if any significant new hazards are to be introduced to the Unit.
  • Support the Head of School in reviewing the quality of Hazard Assessment in the School.
  • Ensure Safety audits are performed in the school footprint periodically.
  • Receive and review all Injury, Incident and near-miss reports from the Accident Recorder.
  • Receive advice and representation from relevant Safety Representatives.

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