The Safety Committee’s specific responsibilities include:
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Developing, recommending and overseeing the implementation of policy, standards and strategy for the management of health and safety within the Department ensuring compliance with all relevant University policy and legislative/regulatory requirements and promoting good practice.
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Monitoring and reporting on progress towards health and safety strategies, policies , statutory regulations and related objectives, and plans, taking appropriate action where significant variances occur.
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Working with the Health and Safety office to identify, monitor, and manage risks related to Departmental health and safety.
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Providing a forum for consultation and discussion within the
Department on all health and safety related matters and ensuring effective communication of health and safety related information within the
Department.
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Identifying and monitoring safety induction and training needs for new and existing members of the Department.
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Commissioning, reviewing and advising on inspections and audits of the Department’s health and safety performance, including receiving the resultant reports, making recommendations for action, and disseminating as appropriate.
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Receiving and considering reports of accidents, near misses and work related health problems, independent inspection, and external audit reports, and developing and monitoring follow up action as appropriate.
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Monitoring and reviewing the arrangements for dealing with emergencies and the provisions for emergency evacuations, evacuation drills, first aid and reporting accidents, incidents and non-compliances within the Department.
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Considering and advising on the health and safety implications (including
DSEAR) of any new hazards which have been identified and brought to the attention of the committee.