Terms of reference for the Faculty/Services Health and Safety Groups

The Terms of Reference for the Faculty/Services Health and Safety Groups established in accordance with the Health and Safety Policy are;

1. The Groups will make recommendations and report to the Health and Safety Sub-Committee;
2. To standardise health and safety practices throughout the University in accordance with University Health & Safety Policy;
3. To deal with emergent operational issues concerning health and safety in their areas;
4. To communicate any training needs for their area to the University Health and Safety Officer;
5. To make contributions to the review of the Health and Safety Policy and other related documents in their area;
6. To investigate examine/report on items relating to staff/students on health safety and environmental matters in the capacity of the Group;
7. To assist the Head of Faculty/Service in monitoring the Faculty and Service in the discharge of their health and safety responsibilities;
8. To meet three times yearly, as an individual group, to discharge the above responsibilities and forward minutes of each meeting to the Health and Safety Sub-Committee.

Membership

• Chair (member of staff from that area)
• Elected Group Representatives
• H&S Coordinator for the Faculty/Service
• Health & Safety Officer or delegate (in attendance)