Procedures and arrangements
The following procedures and arrangements form part of the University’s Health and Safety Management system (HSG65) and should be considered in relation to the University’s Health, Safety and Wellbeing Policy Statement and the supporting Roles, Responsibilities and Arrangements document.
We are currently developing additional procedures and information, so please get in touch via healthandsafety@gcu.ac.uk if what you are looking for isn't available.
Accident/near miss reporting
All accidents and near misses must be recorded and sent to the People Services Department as soon as possible.
Learn moreHazardous substances and biological agents
Details of regulations, procedures and legislation.
Learn moreHealth
Information on occupational health, wellbeing and contagious and infectious diseases.
Learn moreManagement of estates and contractors
Information concerning asbestos, contractors, electricity and legionella.
Learn moreMusculoskeletal
Information concerning manual handling and working with display screen equipment within the University.
Learn morePersonal Protective Equipment
PPE is equipment that will protect the user against health or safety risks at work.
Learn morePlacements, fieldwork and work experience
Details of GCU's student placement procedure and relevant templates.
Learn morePlant and equipment
Health and safety information on work equipment, noise at work, vibration, work at height and electrical safety.
Learn moreWork environment/general
Estates and Facilities acknowledge the importance of providing a comfortable working environment within the university campus.
Learn moreManaging remote working
Guidance document providing information on assessing the risks to staff who work remotely
Learn moreChildren on campus
The Children on Campus Policy will ensure there are consistent, fair and effective procedures to protect the health, safety and wellbeing of our University community when children visit our campus.
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