Faculty of Health, Sport and Science
Student Handbook 2012-13
Faculty Information and Regulations
Contents
Welcome from the Dean of Faculty ............................................................................................. 3
About this Handbook .................................................................................................................... 4
About the Faculty of Health, Sport and Science............................................................................ 4
Key Contacts.................................................................................................................................. 8
Term Dates .................................................................................................................................. 12
Attendance Monitoring............................................................................................................... 13
Health and Safety ........................................................................................................................ 15
Sources of Help and Information within the Faculty .................................................................. 16
Other sources of help within the University. ............................................................................ 18
Welcome from the Dean of Faculty
Dear Student
I would like to take this opportunity to welcome new students to the Faculty of Health, Sport
and Science and welcome back those students returning to their programmes of study. I hope
that the forthcoming year will provide you all with new challenges and experiences and you
enjoy your educational experience here at the University of Glamorgan.
This handbook will provide you with important information to underpin your studies and
when combined with course and module level information provided by your award or module
leader should provide you with all you need to enhance your experience within the faculty.
Remember to use Glamlife to keep up to date with communications within the Faculty. Also
we would be delighted if you would join our Facebook and Twitter sites to engage with the
Faculty, its news and activities and its student population.
www.twitter.com/Uniglam_HeSaS
http://www.facebook.com/UniversityofGlamorgan.HeSaS
We hope you enjoy your time with us and I wish you all the best for your studies.
Prof. Donna Mead, OBE
Dean of Faculty
About this Handbook
This handbook is designed to accompany course and module level information that will be
provided by your course and/or module leader. The handbook contains information on the
Faculty, information on regulations and policies, other useful documents and links to web
pages which provide additional information.
The handbook also provides information on the support available to you during your studies.
Please familiarise yourself with the people who can help you and please seek advice if you are
unsure about any aspect of your studies and the resources available to support you.
About the Faculty of Health, Sport and Science
Accommodation & Facilities
The Faculty is based in purpose built accommodation at the University’s Glyntaff campus, at the
Glamorgan Sport Park at Treforest Industrial Estate, and, for Chiropractic students at the
Chiropractic Clinic based in Treforest.
The accommodation includes teaching rooms for lecture and tutorial groups and is
complemented by well-equipped laboratories, physiological suites and the state of the art
Glamorgan Clinical Simulation Suite. The Department of Science and Sport is based at Upper
Glyntaff where a £15 million investment saw the opening of new science laboratories in
September 2009.
Academic Management
The Faculty is managed by a Dean, an Associate Dean, a Head of Administration, a Head of
Learning, Teaching & the Student Experience, a Head of International Development and a Head
of Research.
Academic structures are managed via three Departments, each with a Head of Department and
Associate Head with responsibility for subject areas as detailed later in the document.
The Course (or Award) Leader is the immediate manager responsible for the quality of
programmes. Courses are managed via the Divisional Heads listed in this handbook.
Administration
Administration is structured into several Divisions including Resources, Quality Assurance,
Student Support, Student Administration, Planning & Performance and Research.
Award Portfolios
The Faculty has about 5000 students located at the University of Glamorgan, and another 300 at
Partner Colleges undertaking a wide range of programmes at both undergraduate and
postgraduate levels. In addition to this the Faculty has four Foundation Years which recruit to
named Awards.
Undergraduate Provision
The undergraduate portfolio has a diverse mix of courses in the fields of health, sport and
science. Many programmes in the Departments of Care Sciences and Professional Education lead
to professional registration as a nurse, midwife, social worker or chiropractor. The Department
of Science & Sport delivers a large number of single honours programmes across four major
cognate areas - Biological Sciences; Chemistry and Forensic Science; Earth, Space and
Environment; and Health & Exercise Science as well as some major/minor and joint options.
A large number of part-time awards are also offered by the Faculty, many of them tailored to the
continual professional development needs of the health and social care sector.
The Faculty also offers awards at Franchise Colleges in Wales. These focus on a number of areas
such as sports science, childhood studies, and health and social care.
Postgraduate Provision
The Faculty offers a variety of taught postgraduate courses ranging from postgraduate
certificates/diplomas through Masters programmes to taught and research doctorates. Many of
these are suitable for professionals pursuing continual professional development. There is more
information about the Faculty’s research activities below.
Research
The Faculty of Health, Sport and Science is committed to ensuring that research is placed at the
heart of our academic environment; valued in its own right and for the richness it brings to
education and professional practice for the whole range of disciplines spanned by the Faculty.
Over the past few years activities in this area have expanded greatly and the faculty now has a
significant portfolio of research of both completed and ongoing research. The Faculty is
fortunate in being able to build on close links with industry, with NHS Trusts, Health Authorities,
Professional Bodies, policy makers and others, to undertake research which is of characterised by
its enthusiasm, innovation and quality. We have established a reputation for using new
methodological approaches and for tackling subjects ‘at the edge’, such as the extremes of
physical tolerance and the care and wellbeing of those often marginalised in society. The Faculty
has a successful record of obtaining external research funds from bodies including Government,
professional and voluntary bodies and encourages collaboration through a variety of
arrangements such as secondments of individuals to the faculty and shared funding of projects.
By doing so the Faculty is able to assist others to develop and follow through their research ideas,
including attracting research funding.
The Faculty offers students a challenging and enjoyable course of study through research for both
MPhil and PhD degrees. In addition to offering the traditional route to these qualifications, in
which the student undertakes a piece of research as a basis for a thesis, other routes are also
offered via the submission of a portfolio of work, or of a body of publications. The portfolio
allows students to gain an MPhil or PhD by submitting evidence about ways in which they have
contributed to the development of new knowledge. Students undertaking a MPhil or PhD are
allocated supervisors who facilitate their work. In addition they are offered the opportunity to
spend time working collaboratively.
Research Structure in the Faculty of Health, Sport and Science
The current structure for research within the Faculty of Health, Sport and Science focuses on the
following areas:
Centre for Research and Innovation in Care Sciences , which includes:
 Care Sciences Research Unit
 Unit for Development in Intellectual Disability
 Genomics Policy Research Unit
 Health Economics and Policy Research Unit
 Welsh Institute for Health and Social Care
 Healthcare Education Research Group
Chiropractic Research Unit
Social Work Research
Sustainable Environment Research Centre (SERC) with research themes in:
 Anaerobic Digestion
 Bioelectrochemical Systems
 Wastewater Treatments
 Hydrogen Energy
 Biohydrogen
 Modelling and Control
 Analytical Technology
Sport, Health and Exercise Science Research Unit
Biological Sciences Research Unit
Police Sciences and Forensic Sciences
Chemistry
Research Management and Support
The Research Strategy and Support Office comprises a Head of Research, a Faculty Research
Coordinator, a Postgraduate Research Training Co-ordinator a Research Administration Manager
and support staff. It also houses a research assistant responsible for identifying sources of
funding and a team of researchers offering specific expertise from research assistant to
Professorial level.
Faculty Organisation
Dean of Faculty
Professor Donna Mead
Associate Dean of Faculty
Dr Rhobert Lewis
Head of Learning and Teaching
Mr Norman Woolley
Head of International Development
Mr Drewe Phillips
Head of Research
Professor Maggie Kirk
Head of Administration
Miss Paula McIntyre/Mr Mal Scofield
Resources Manager
Mr Robert Braithwaite & Mrs Helen Taylor
Planning, Performance and Communication Manager
Mr Lewis Jones
Quality Manager
Mrs Donna Moulsdale
Research Administration Manager
Mrs Karen Roberts
Student Administration Manager
Mrs Theresa Watts
Marketing Officer
Ms Gaynor Jayne
Department of Care Sciences
Head of Department
Dr Ruth Davis
Associate Head of Department
Mrs Sian Jones
Division of Adult Healthcare – Mr Matthew Thornton
Division of Community, Public and Mental Health – Ms Marianne Cowpe
Division of Developmental Healthcare – Dr Jim Richardson
Department of Professional Education and Service Delivery
Head of Department
Dr Linda Evans
Associate Head of Department
Dr Terry Kell
Division of Clinical Diagnostics – Dr David Byfield
Division of Police Sciences – Mr Brian Blakemore
Division of Professional Practice in Health and Social Care – Mr Gerwyn Henderson
Department of Science and Sport
Head of Department
Dr Chris Lee
Associate Head of Department
Dr Ed Morgan
Division of Biology – Dr Stuart Hogg
Division of Chemistry and Forensic Science – Dr A (Tony) Berry
Division of Earth, Space and the Environment – Dr Malcolm Thomas
Division of Health and Exercise – Dr Simon Williams
Key Contacts
Academic Staff
You will normally meet your lecturers during timetabled lectures and tutorials. You will find
academic staff accessible outside of lectures for further information on course content, on
assessment and pastoral support.
Awards and Award Leaders
Each award is managed by an Award Leader. Award Leaders are responsible for the quality of the
provision within their award and offer academic advice on module selection. The Faculty’s
Award Leaders are:
Faculty of Health, Sport and Science
Department of Care Sciences
Head of Department – Dr Ruth Davis
Associate Head of Department – Mrs Sian Jones
Division of Adult Healthcare
Head of Division – Mr Matthew Thornton
Division of Community, Mental and Public Health
Head of Division – Ms Marianne Cowpe
Award/Course Leaders
MSc Care of the Older Person
Mr Darren Prince
MSc Advanced Clinical Practitioner
Professor David Pontin
MSc Public Health
Ms Nova Corcoran
BSc (Hons) Care of the Older Person
Ms Marianne Cowpe
BSc (Hons) Community Health Studies
Ms Jacquie Corbett
BSc (Hons) Promoting Health and Wellbeing
Miss Caroline Whittaker
BSc (Hons) SCPHN (Occupational Health)
Miss Caroline Whittaker
BSc (Hons) Professional Practice (Nursing,
Midwifery and SCPHN)
Ms Diane Powles
MSc/BSc (Hons) SCPHN (Health Visiting)
Ms Dwynwen Spargo
MSc/BSc (Hons) SCPHN (School Health)
Ms Dwynwen Spargo
MSc/PgCert/PgDip Community Health Studies
Ms Jacquie Corbett
Dip HE Occupational Health (Nurses/Technician)
Miss Caroline Whittaker
MSc Mental Health
Ms Liz Williams
BSc (Hons) Community Mental Health Practice
Mr Mark James
PG Cert in Community Mental Health Practice
Mr Mark James
Bachelor of Nursing (Mental Health)
Ms Jill Kneath-Jones/Dr Ian
Beech
BSc Professional Practice (Violence Reduction)
Mr John Allen
MSc/PG Dip Nursing (Mental Health)
Mrs Sue Harris/Dr Anne
Fothergill
CertHE in Substance Misuse
Ms Mary Golding Lloyd/Dr Ian
Beech
BSc (Hons) Nutrition, Physical Activity
Ms Teresa Filipponi
and Community Health
MSc in Clinical Practice for Nurses & Midwives
Mr Alwyn Pugh
MSc Disaster Healthcare
Mr Jeff Evans
PG Cert in Healthcare in Austere Environments
Professor Kevin Davies
PG Dip Clinical Endodontics
Ms Marianne Cowpe
Award/Course Leaders
BSc (Hons) Acute and Critical Care
PG Cert in Acute and Critical Care
BSc (Hons) Cancer Care
BSc (Hons) Professional Practice (Managing Pain)
Bachelor of Nursing (Adult)
MSc/PG Dip Nursing (Adult)
Pg Cert in Palliative Care
MSc/PG Dip Endocrinology
PG Dip/MSc in Diabetes
Mrs Bridie Jones
Mrs Bridie Jones
Mr Matthew Thornton
Mr Gareth Parsons
Ms Jill Kneath-Jones/Mr
Matthew Thornton
Mrs Sue Harris/Mrs
Denise Langford
Mrs Maria Parry
Dr Allyson Lipp
Dr Ruth Davis
Division of Developmental Healthcare
Head of Division – Dr Jim Richardson
Award/Course Leaders
BSc (Hons) Childhood Studies
Mrs Mair Sinfield
MSc Childhood Studies
Mrs Mair Sinfield
MSc Midwifery
Ms Janine Wyn Davies
FD Childhood Studies
Mrs Mair Sinfield
Bachelor of Midwifery (Long & Short Programme) Mrs Nan Morse
Bachelor of Nursing Child)
Ms Jill Kneath-Jones/Dr Jim
Richardson)
MSc Child Health and Welfare Studies
Mr Mark Broom
MSc/PG Dip Nursing (Child)
Mrs Sue Harris/Dr Jim
Richardson
MSc Learning Disability
Dr Robert Jenkins
MSc Vulnerable Person
Professor Ruth Northway
Bachelor of Nursing (Learning Disability)
Ms Jill Kneath-Jones/Dr
Robert Jenkins
MSc/PG Dip Nursing (Learning Disability)
Mrs Sue Harris/Professor
Ruth Northway
DipHE/Cert HE Working with Vulnerable Adults
Dr Robert Jenkins
Faculty of Health, Sport and Science
Department of Professional Education & Service
Delivery
Head of Department – Dr. Linda Evans
Associate Head of Department – Dr. Terry Kell
Division of Professional Practice in Health and Social Care
Head of Division – Mr. Gerwyn Henderson
Award/Course Leaders
BSc (Hons) Care Studies
BSc(Hons)Health & Social Care
BSc (Hons) Social Work
BSc(Hons) Post Qualifying Social Wk Practice
FD/HNC Care Studies/Care Management
PG Cert in Education for Health & Social
Care Professionals
MSc Education (for Health & Social Care
Professionals)
BSc(Hons) Clinical Leadership
BSc(Hons) Clinical Governance
Msc Clinical Research
Professional Doctorate Health &
Social Care
Associate Student Scheme
Dip/Cert HE Professional Practice
Cert HE in Nursing Health Care Support
Worker Education
Practice Teacher Preparation Course
MSc Research
MSc Professional Practice (Health Economics)
PG Cert in Clinical Leadership
BSc (Hons) Professional Practice (Health Care
Studies)
MSc Professional Practice
Cert HE in Health & Social Care Worker Education
MSc Prof. Practice (Social Care Management)
Dr. Robert Williams
Dr. Carolyn Wallace
Mr. Gerwyn Henderson
Ms. Suzanne Sheldon
Dr. Robert Williams
Miss Kath Elley
Miss Kath Elley
Ms. Marianne Cowpe
Ms. Marianne Cowpe
Prof. Joyce Kenkre
Division of Police Sciences
Head of Division – Mr. Brian Blakemore
Award/Course Leaders
Foundation Year Police Studies
BSc (Hons) Police Science
MSc/PgD/PgC in International Policing
MSc/PgD/PgC in Community Partnerships
Associate Student Scheme(PCSOs)
Associate Student Scheme (Security)
Rev. Kevin Simpson
Rev.Kevin Simpson
Mr Tim Read
Mr Tim Read
Mr.Tim Read
Mr. Stuart Twigg
Dr Paul Gill/Dr Gina Dolan
Mr. Iwan Dowie
Dr. Lee Quinney
Mrs Jo Smith
Mr. Alwyn Pugh
Ms Glynis Bennett
Professor David Cohen
Ms. Marianne Cowpe
Ms Diane Powles
Ms. Debbie Botting
Mrs. Lesley Benson
Dr. Lee Quinney
Division of Clinical Diagnostics/Clinical School
Head of Division/Clinic – Dr David Byfield
Award/Course Leaders
Master of Chiropractic (MChiro)
Dr Mark Webster
Chiropractic Foundation Year
Dr. Mike Barber
BSc (Hons) Counselling
Mr. Kieran Vivian-Byrne
MSc Systemic Psychotherapy
Mr. Billy Hardy
MSc Systemic Counselling
Mr. Jeff Faris
HND/HNC Integrative Counselling
Mr. Jeff Faris
PGDip in Systemic Practice and
Family Therapy
Mr. Jeff Faris
BSc (Hons) Healthcare Sciences
(Cardiac Physiology)
(TBV 2013)
(Respiratory & Sleep Sciences)
Ms.Angela Sims
MSc Clinical Physiology
MSc Independent Prescribing
Ms. Angela Sims
Dr. Simon Young
MSc/PgDip/PGCert Diagnostic U/Sound
Ms Anne-Marie Bevan
MSc Independent Prescribing
Dr. Simon Young
Faculty of Health, Sport and Science
Department of Science and Sport
Head of Department – Dr Chris Lee
Associate Head of Department – Dr Ed Morgan
Division of Biology
Head of Division: Dr Stuart Hogg
BSc Biology
BSc Human Biology
BSc Medical Sciences
BSc International Wildlife Biology
Foundation Year Science
Dr David Lee
Dr Martin Powell
Dr Tim Johnson
Dr Roy Wiles
Dr John Morton
Division of Chemistry and Forensic Science
Head of Division: Dr Tony Berry
BSc Chemistry
BSc Forensic Chemistry
BSc Forensic Science
BSc Forensic Biology
BSc Forensic Science with Criminology
BSc Pharmaceutical Science
Dr Wynne Evans
Dr Wynne Evans
Dr Paul Jones
Mr Richard Price
Dr Stephen Ling
Dr Suzy Kean
MSc Analytical and Forensic Science
Dr Richard Paul
Division of Earth, Space and the Environment
Head of Division: Dr Malcolm Thomas
BSc Observational Astronomy
BSc Geography
BSc Geography and G.I.S
BSc Geology
BSc Natural History
BSc Physical Geography
BSc Geology and Physical Geography
BSc Physical Geography with Geology
DipHE Marine Science
Dr Paul Roche
Ms Suzanne Jenkins
Dr Malcolm Thomas
Dr Ian Skilling
Dr Terry Kell
Dr Tony Harris
Dr Tony Harris
Dr Tony Harris
Dr Angharad Saunders
MSc Renewable Energy and Resource
Management
MSc Conservation and GIS
MSc Environmental Conservation Management
MSc Integrated Coastal Zone Management
MSc Disaster Management for Environmental
Hazards
Dr James Reed
Dr Malcolm Thomas
Dr Gareth Powell
Dr Gareth Powell
Dr Tony Harris
Division of Sport, Health and Exercise
Head of Division: Dr Karl New
FD in Rugby Coaching and Performance
FD in Football Coaching and Performance
Mr Dean Parsons
Mr Dave Adams
BSc Sport and Exercise Science
BSc Sports Science and Rugby
BSc Rugby Coaching and Performance
BSc Football Coaching and Performance
BSc Sports Coaching and Performance
BSc Sports Coaching and Performance (Top-Up)
BSc Sports Studies
Mrs Pip Laugharne
Mr Ian Jeffreys
Mr. Dean Parsons
Mr Dave Adams
Mr. Paul Rainer
Mr. Paul Rainer
Miss. Rachel Murray
MSc Performance Coaching
MSc Sport, Health and Exercise Science
MSc Youth Sports Coaching
Dr Morgan Williams
Dr Julien Brugniaux
Mr Paul Rainer
Module Managers/Leaders
Each module has a designated Module Leader who ensures the quality of the delivery of the
modules they manage. Any queries in relation to the delivery and management of the module
can be raised with module managers/leaders.
Term Dates
Academic Year 2012/2013
Enrolment/Induction 24th September 2012
Autumn Term
1st October 2012 – 14th December 2012
Spring Term
7th January 2013 – 22nd March 2013
Summer Term
15th April 2013 – 7th June 2013
External Examiners
Each course and each subject set of modules has an External Examiner engaged by the University
to comment on the quality and standards of module assessment and the application of the
University regulations to assessment boards. External Examiners are not to be contacted by
students at any point in their studies.
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Attendance Monitoring
All students of the Faculty of Health, Sport & Science who are studying on the Glyntaff campus
or at Glamorgan Sport Park (Tyn-Y-Wern) are required to register their attendance on a daily
basis using the ARC swipe system.
You will need your University enrolment / ID card to swipe in on arrival and out on departure
at one of the designated swipe points located in all main buildings.
Swipe points can be found in the following locations:
Upper Glyntaff
 The Alfred Russel Wallace Building
o 2 swipe points located outside the Matrix
o 2 swipe points located by the ground floor seating area / stairs to first floor
o 2 swipe points located on the first floor at the top of the stairs by the open
access IT lab
Lower Glyntaff
 The Elaine Morgan Building
o 2 swipe points located in the reception area outside the Zone Foodcourt
 The Tramsheds Building
o 2 swipe points located in the reception area
o 2 swipe points located on the first floor at the top of the stairs
 The Aneurin Bevan Building
o 2 swipe points located outside Bella Donnas
o 2 swipe points located on the first floor by the Student Information Terminals
Tyn-Y-Wern Sports Fields
 Glamorgan Sport Park
o 2 swipe points located in the reception area
Enrolment cards must be held with the photograph and barcode facing the back of the swipe
point. The swipe point will 'beep’ to acknowledge the swipe.
Failure to swipe on arrival and on departure will be recorded as an absence. Attendance is
monitored by the Faculty Advice Shop and, in cases of repeated or prolonged absence, you will
be contacted via text message or email by a member of the Advice Shop team to discuss the
reason for your non-attendance and to offer support to resume your studies if needed.
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Registers
For reasons of health and safety and/or for meeting the requirements of regulatory bodies,
you will also be expected to record your attendance at certain classes by signing a register.
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Health and Safety
Details of the Faculty’s roles, responsibilities and management structures for health and safety
are contained in Appendix One of this document.
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Sources of Help and Information within the Faculty
Student Information Point
The central point for information in relation to the administration of your programmer of
study is the Student Information Point in each of the main teaching buildings (Aneurin Bevan
and Alfred Russel Wallace) where administrative staff are available between 09:00 and 16:30,
Monday to Friday to help with matters such as timetables, assessment hand in dates,
information on assessment result publication, student placements etc.
Advice Shop and the Student Support Advisor
General advice and guidance related to studying in HeSAS is available from the Advice Shop at
Glyntaff. If you have an enquiry, but you are not really sure who to ask – ask at the Advice
Shop. These staff are often able to help you directly and their advice and guidance is impartial
and confidential. If they are unable to help you directly, they will refer you to the most
appropriate source of support.
Opening Times
If you require advice and /or guidance on a particular issue then you should book one of the
15 minute appointment slots to see a member of the Advice Shop. There are a number of
slots available daily during term time.
Alternatively for general queries there are regular drop-in sessions.
The Student Support Advisor (for Care Science Students), also has appointment slots and holds
drop-in sessions.
Contact details
Advice Shop

Appointments can be booked via the HeSAS Advice Shop page on GlamLife .

Drop-in sessions for general queries are held in room GT203 in the Elaine Morgan building
on the Glyntaff campus – Please see the HeSAS Advice Shop page on GlamLife for days and
times.

If you are a distance learner or you are unable to come in for an appointment, or to a drop
in session, then you can telephone us on 01443 65 4355 or email,
hesasadviceshop@glam.ac.uk
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The Student Support Adviser

Appointment can be booked via the HeSAS Advice Shop page on GlamLife by telephone,
01443 48 3021, or email, jbence@glam.ac.uk

Drop in sessions are held in room GT201 in the Elaine Morgan building on the Glyntaff
campus - Monday – Friday 9.30 – 12.30
Advice Shop Team and Student Support Advisor Information
Name
Job Title
Jenny Smith Advice Shop Manager
Jeff Bence
Student Support Adviser
Becky
Griffiths
Advice Shop and Student Casework
Officer
Advice Shop and Extenuating
Franki Slack
Circumstances Officer
Telephone
No.
01443
482139
01443
483021
01443
484355
01443
654712
E-mail
hesasadviceshop@glam.ac.uk
jbence@glam.ac.uk
hesasadviceshop@glam.ac.uk
hesasadviceshop@glam.ac.uk
For further information on how the Advice Shop can assist you please see the HeSAS Advice
Shop page on GlamLife.
Student Representatives
The Faculty encourages student representation on a number of its committees, including its
Faculty Board, Student Council (in the Department of Care Sciences) and staff-student liaison
committee in The Department of Science and Sport, and the Chiropractic Division. Student
representatives can bring to the attention of these committees any issues in relation to the
operation of programmes, the facilities of the Faculty, or in fact any issue. Details of
representatives will be posted on notice boards and Glamlife. Student Voice Representatives
will also be appointed for the Faculty and these students will co-ordinate groups of student
representatives and represent their views at Faculty committees.
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Disability and Dyslexia Support
The University of Glamorgan aims to provide an inclusive learning environment and the
Disability & Dyslexia Service (DDS) provides a confidential and professional service where
students can discuss individual support requirements. The DDS provide advice and support to
over 1,500 students with varying needs including dyslexia, unseen conditions such as diabetes,
mental ill health and mobility impairments. More information about available support can be
found on www.glam.ac.uk/dds. To contact the DDS you can telephone on 01443 482080 or
email ddsadviser@glam.ac.uk.
In addition to the University’s central support, the Faculty has a team of staff who are
available to provide disability advice and support. Visit the HeSAS for Students Glamlife
channel for up-to-date contact information for Faculty Disability Co-ordinators.
Other sources of help within the University.
Education Drop-in Centre
The "Education Drop-in Centres(Home)":http://edic.glam.ac.uk/ provide an excellent study
skills service across the three University campuses at Treforest, Glyntaff and ATRiuM. We
provide support with any issues you may be having with your academic work, and especially if
you want to improve your academic performance. Our free service is available to all
University of Glamorgan students, whether full or part time.
Our service includes:
* Advice on study skills issues you feel unsure about regarding your assignments, coursework
or examinations. Quick questions can be dealt with at each centre’s enquiry desk – so please
ask! For longer consultations you will need to make an appointment with one of our tutors.
* Support with planning, writing style, revision, motivation and research, or anything else you
feel is affecting your academic performance, and offer practical solutions that can help.
* Support with specific maths problems, general numeracy and data handling.
* If you would prefer to work on your own to brush up on your skills then you could refer to
our online or printed resources. These tackle certain common issues to help you avoid the
pitfalls; they answer your questions and you can keep them to hand as you study. We hold
printed copies of our handouts in all three centres, which are free to all students.
We run a range of "workshops(Workshops)":http://edic.glam.ac.uk/workshop/, provide
"learning materials(learning-materials)":http://edic.glam.ac.uk/materials/ on Blackboard and
hold both one-to-one and group "tutorials(tutorials)":http://edic.glam.ac.uk/tutorials/ in the
following subjects:
* Study Skills
* Maths and Statistics
* IT
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* Welsh- medium support
Full details of our service, how to make bookings, centre locations and opening times can be
found on the "Education Drop-in Centres website(Home)":http://edic.glam.ac.uk/
Student Services
The University’s Student Services department offers a range of services, offering information,
advice and support to students. Services include:

Careers & Employability Service

Counselling Service

Disability and Dyslexia Service

Health Service

Mental Wellbeing Service

Resident Tutors

Student Money Service
Appointments can be booked online, by telephone or in person at the Treforest Campus.
For further information visit the Glamlife Directory page.
The University’s Careers & Employability Service
The University Careers & Employability Service offers the following support for you during and
after your studies
Careers appointments on the Glyntaf campus – term time only
Careers Adviser, Ruth Morgan is available during term time every Tuesday 1 – 4pm in room
GT101B’ located near the Elaine Morgan Building Foyer. You can secure a 30 minute
appointment by using the ‘Online Booking Service located in www.glam.ac.uk/careers - click
onto the ‘Contact Us’ section. GlamEdge drop in sessions are also available 4-5pm on the same
day – these sessions can be used to discuss any aspect of the employability initiative
‘GlamEdge’ (for further information on GlamEdge visit www.glam.ac.uk/edge) Should you
require an appointment on another day or outside of term time then these can be booked at
the Careers & Employability Centre (Student Services), Treforest Campus.
Careers appointments on the Treforest campus available all year
Careers Advisers are available to see you for 30 minute appointments Monday – Friday, 10am
– 4pm throughout the year including all holiday periods. Full booking details available on
www.glam.ac.uk/careers - ‘Contact Us’
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One to one careers appointments can be used to discuss a range of career related issues
including:
 Career choice, career planning and future professional development
 Securing relevant work experience during your studies
 Practical support with job search including creative job hunting techniques
 Advice on creating CVs, completing applications and preparing for interviews

 Postgraduate study and applications
Careers guidance by email
You can also email any careers query to a University Careers Adviser. Access this service on
www.glam.ac.uk/careers - click onto ‘Contact us’.
Need a part time job to earn money?
If you ‘re looking for part-time, casual or seasonal work, the Careers & Employability Service
run a part time jobs fair every October and list additional vacancies throughout the year on
their website,. Full details available in the Job Zone listed on: www.glam.ac.uk/careers
Need to find work experience?
It’s important for you to secure as much work experience as possible as this will significantly
increase your chances of gaining graduate level employment when you complete your studies.
You’ll find a range of work placement vacancies and related events including the annual Work
Experience Fair listed on www.glam.ac.uk/careers in the ‘Work Experience’ section. Don’t
forget you can also be proactive yourself in approaching employers for work experience and
Careers Advisers are available to support with this if you require help.
Careers information and your degree subject
The Careers Service website www.glam.ac.uk/careers has a careers information section
specifically developed for all HESAS students. Check the sections titled ‘Your Career’ and ‘Links
related to your subject’.
Careers support after your Degree
Remember you can continue to use the University Careers & Employability Service once
you’ve left university. You may feel you need ongoing support in securing graduate level
employment or postgraduate study and we offer a completely free service available
throughout the year including vacation periods.
Careers & Employability Service Contact Details:
Full details on our website: www.glam.ac.uk/careers
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University of Glamorgan Website (www.glam.ac.uk)
The University web-site is an excellent source of information, which you can access from home
or on campus.
Glamlife (http://glamlife.glam.ac.uk/) is the University’s student portal. It contains up to date
information on university life, with links to a number of useful resources including the
University’s LRC facilities, as well as a link to your student email account and Blackboard.
The following is a list of useful websites which will provide information on facilities, resources
to support your studies and key University documents and regulations. More information on
key University regulations are contained within the next section of this handbook.
Accommodation Support
http://glamlife.glam.ac.uk/pages/2990-accommodation-services
Learning Resources Centre
http://lcss.glam.ac.uk/
Sport
www.glam.ac.uk/sports
Student Services
www.glam.ac.uk/student
Counselling Service
www.glam.ac.uk/counselling
Health Centre
www.glam.ac.uk/health
Mental Wellbeing Service
www.glam.ac.uk/mentalwellbeing
Student Money Service
www.glam.ac.uk/studentmoney
University policies and Student Regulations
www.glam.ac.uk/profile/200
In particular:
Academic Integrity
http://academicregistry.glam.ac.uk/academicintegrityregulations/
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Fitness to Study
http://profile.glam.ac.uk/documents/download/67/
Fitness to Practise
http://academicregistry.glam.ac.uk/fitnesstopractise/
Student Conduct
http://academicregistry.glam.ac.uk/studentconductregs/
Verification and Appeal
http://academicregistry.glam.ac.uk/verificationandappealprocedure/
Student Complaints
http://academicregistry.glam.ac.uk/complaintsprocedure/
Student Charter
http://academicregistry.glam.ac.uk/studentcharter/
Support for IT
http://lcss.glam.ac.uk/is/it/
Wireless Services
http://lcss.glam.ac.uk/is/sian/
Blackboard
https://blackboard.glam.ac.uk/webapps/portal/frameset.jsp
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Appendix One – Faculty Health and Safety Policy
UNIVERSITY OF GLAMORGAN
PRIFYSGOL MORGANNWG
FACULTY OF HEALTH, SPORT
AND SCIENCE
HEALTH AND SAFETY
POLICY
As at 30 August 2012
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INDEX
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9-10
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12-14
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Index
Health & Safety Policy Statement:
(A) – Statement of Intent
(B) – Organisation
(i) Introduction
(ii) Safety Managers
(iii) Off Campus responsibility
(iv) Health & Safety Meetings
(v) Day to day implementation of the Faculty’s Health &
Safety Policy
Responsibilities of the Dean
Safety Manager’s Responsibilities
Responsibilities of Award Leaders and of all employees and
students
Responsibilities of all Health & Safety Officers
(C) – Planning and Implementation
1, 2 & 3 (i) Risk Assessment Management of Health &
Safety at Work Regulations (1992)
3
(ii) COSHH
(iii) DSEAR
4-9
10-13
Appendix 1 – Health and Safety Organisation and
Management
Appendix 2 – Safety Zones of the faculty and their L2 Safety
Managers (Main Campus)
Appendix 3 – Committee Membership
Faculty Fire Wardens & First Aiders
Appendix 4 – Terms of Reference:
 Faculty Health & Safety Committee
 Departmental Consultative Health & Safety Committees
 Consultative Health & Safety Committees
Appendix 5 – Faculty Health & Safety Management
Peformance Standards
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FACULTY OF HEALTH, SPORT AND SCIENCE
HEALTH AND SAFETY POLICY STATEMENT
This document is the Health and Safety Policy of the Faculty of Health, Sport and Science. It
has been established and developed to the requirements of the University and in accordance
with current legal requirements.
The policy has been refined over a period of time and also reflects current good practice in the
areas for which the Faculty is responsible. All staff and students working within the Faculty of
Health, Sport and Science have a legal and moral duty to ensure that the Faculty and its
departments are as safe and healthy a working environment as is reasonably practicable.
The responsibility for the maintenance of the responsibilities specified laid down rests with the
Dean of Faculty. Through the training programmes in Health and Safety embedded in the
Health and Safety Management Plan of the Faculty, constructed and reviewed annually, the
intentions of this Policy Statement are embedded in the culture and activities of the Faculty.
The policy document has three defined sections:
A:
Statement of Intent
B:
Organisation
C:
Planning and Implementation
The policy also takes account of Performance Measurement and Review.
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Faculty of Health, Sport and Science
HEALTH AND SAFETY POLICY
A.
Statement of Intent
The Faculty of Health, Sport and Science will achieve and maintain the highest possible
standards of Health and Safety throughout its organisation and is committed to progressive
improvement in its Health and Safety performance. A successful Health and Safety culture is
seen as a Key Success Factor, as well as being fundamental to the future well being of the
Faculty, and will be given a high level of priority at all times.
Successful Health and Safety Management establishes responsibilities and relationships which
promote a positive Health and Safety Environment throughout the Faculty. This requires the
involvement and participation of all staff at all levels, combined with visible and active
leadership from the Faculty Executive.
The Faculty of Health, Sport and Science will:
1 Ensure the health, safety and welfare at work of all staff, students and
others for whom the Faculty is responsible;
2
Ensure that all work undertaken by the above will be carried out in such a way that the
health and safety of others is not at risk;
3
Promote a positive health and safety culture throughout the Faculty and its departments,
based on the 4 C’s of Competence, Control, Co-operation and Communication;
4
Ensure that the statutory requirements of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, other
health and safety legislation and relevant “Approved Codes of Practice” are applied
throughout the Faculty.
5 Value the contributions made by all staff and students in identifying and controlling hazards
and their associated risks.
This will be achieved by ensuring that staff are provided at all times with:
1
Premises, plant, equipment and systems of work that are safe and do not engender risks to
health;
2
Appropriate facilities, equipment and clothing for the safe storage, handling, use, transport
and disposal of substances, equipment and other articles;
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3
Information, instruction, training and supervision as is necessary to ensure the health and
safety of all staff, students and visitors to the Faculty and its satellites;
4
Adequate welfare facilities (as defined by the Welfare at Work regulations 1992).
Signed:
Signed:
Dean
Deputy Dean
Date:
Date:
Signed:
Signed:
L1 Safety Manager
L1 Safety Manager
Date:
Date:
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B. Organisation
i
Introduction
The Dean of Faculty is responsible to the Vice-Chancellor (or such other person nominated
by the Vice-Chancellor) for the detailed adoption, in her area of control, of the Health and
Safety Policy of the University. In discharging this responsibility, the Dean, (Professor D
Mead), is assisted by the Deputy Dean (Dr Rh Lewis).
The responsibility of the Faculty towards its staff, visitors and students applies both oncampus and off-campus (for example, during student field trips).
The Faculty Health and Safety Officer is Mr R D Price. The Faculty Health and Safety
Officer is responsible to the Dean and Deputy Dean for the day-to-day co-ordination of the
Health and Safety organization and for specialist advice on Health and Safety matters. In
those physical areas which are shared with other Faculties or Departments of the
University (e.g. HASS or Estates) the Dean of each Faculty or the Head of Support
Department is responsible for the respective actions of his/her staff, and students.
The Faculty of Health, Sport and Science is located on Upper and Lower Glyntaff Campus
with satellites in other locations including Glamorgan Sport Park and Baglan Bay.
ii
Safety Managers
(I)
Safety managers have two levels of responsibility, Level 1 and Level 2. Level 1
Safety Managers will normally be Heads of Department from the Faculty.
(II)
The two Level 1 Safety Managers within the Faculty are Dr Chris Lee and Dr
Linda Evans (Appendix 1). Dr Lee assumes overall operational responsibility for
health and safety on the Upper Glyntaff, Glamorgan Sport Park and Baglan Bay
site. Dr Evans assumes overall operational responsibility for health and safety on
the Lower Glyntaff campus and Chiropractic Clinic. L1 Safety Managers are
responsible for academic, administrative and technical areas.
(III)
All risk assessments will be signed by the two Level 1 Safety Managers or their
nominees, but in all cases by an appointee who is an Associate Head of Department
or above.
(IV)
Level 2 Safety Managers are nominated individuals with responsibility for
designated parts of each campus, known as safety zones (Appendix 2). These
areas have largely been allocated on the basis of the academic, administrative
departments and divisions that operate within the Faculty.
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iii
Off campus responsibility
Off-campus responsibilities are also exercised through the two Level One Safety Managers
and the Level 2 Safety Managers drawn from the academic and administrative divisions.
For example, student field trips in ecology are the responsibility of a L2 Safety Manager
(who is also the Head of the Biology Division working) working with the lecturers who
assess or supervise the trips and the research complex at Baglan Bay is the responsibility of
a dedicated L2 Safety Manager. The appropriate National Health Trust is responsible for
the health and safety of students while they are on placement. Non-NHS placement areas
for Health & Social Care students are audited and vicarious liability schedules arranged
before placements commence.
iv Health and Safety Meetings
(I) A Faculty Health & Safety Committee (SAFE COM1) and two Departmental Health &
Safety Committees (SAFE COM2 and SAFE COM 3) have been established, the
membership of which is shown within Appendix 3. Important information on H & S may
also be disseminated more widely by email.
(II) To further advise the Faculty and Departmental Safety Officers, two Health & Safety
Consultative Committees have been established. Membership of the Consultative
Committee includes First Aiders and Fire Wardens who are also listed within Appendix 2.
(III) For the purposes of Health and Safety management, technical and administrative staff
report directly to the relevant Level 1 and Level 2 Safety Managers according to the safety
zone in which they work.
v
Day to day implementation of the Faculty’s Health and Safety Policy
The day-to-day implementation of the Faculty’s Health and Safety Policy will include:

Regular meetings of SAFECOM1 (at least once a term);

Health and Safety considerations and the minutes of SAFECOM1 to be included as
standing agenda items for the Faculty Executive;

Regular meetings of SAFECOM2, SAFECOM3 and of the Consultative Health and
Safety Committees;

Regular discussions between the Dean or Deputy Dean, L1 and L2 Safety Managers and
Head of Departments and the Faculty and Departmental Health and Safety Officers.

Twice yearly (November and March) inspections of the Faculty by the Faculty and
relevant departmental Health and Safety Officer, the Level 1 Safety Manager, Principal
Technical Officer (as appropriate) and Level 2 Safety Managers, as established in the
Code of Practice (1997) of the University Health and Safety Policy. The inspection
reports will be collated by the Faculty Health & Safety Officer and considered by the
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meeting of the Faculty and Departmental Health and Safety Committee immediately
following each inspection.
Safety Inspections are organized into two phases. In the first phase, the Faculty and
Departmental Health and Safety Officers inspect safety zones with the appropriate Level
2 Safety Manager. An Action Plan is prepared with deadlines for implementation. In
phase 2, 4-6 weeks after the first inspection, a repeat inspection takes place with the
Level 1 Safety Manager present. Reports from both inspections, and any action plans,
are reported to SAFE COM2 or SAFE COM3. Summary reports and matters that remain
outstanding, are fed through to SAFE COM1: minutes of SAFE COM1 are reported to
Faculty Executive.

Special or ‘spot’ Inspections of the Faculty by the Faculty or Departmental Health and
Safety Officer and relevant Safety Managers.

Drawing up a Health and Safety Management Plan on an annual basis and prioritizing
the described activities;

Regular auditing of safety management procedures followed by any necessary revision
of procedures;

Regular Health and Safety awareness sessions for staff, as appropriate to their role
within the Faculty and Departments;

Induction programmes on Health and Safety for new staff and new students, as
appropriate each academic year.
Responsibilities of the Dean
In addition to the arrangements established above the Dean will:
1
Ensure that staff are familiar with the University’s Health and Safety Policy and other
specific Health and Safety policies, schemes and procedures. The principal vehicles for
this will be the Staff Handbook, the availability of relevant committee minutes on the
Faculty server and e-mail alerts from Faculty or Departmental level.
2
Define and implement health and safety arrangements appropriate to the needs of the
Faculty.
3
Prepare an annual report to be submitted to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor which will
indicate how the Faculty is performing in relation to the annual Health and Safety Plan.
4
Ensure all significant hazards are the subject of a suitable and sufficient risk assessment
and that subsequently steps are taken to eliminate, reduce or control that risk.
5
Ensure that staff members, students and others in the Faculty maintain safe working
standards and observe all safety rules.
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Ensure that all staff members and others are familiar with emergency procedures.
7
Investigate with the assistance of the Faculty Health and Safety Officer or other staff,
accidents/incidents in their area of responsibility, establish the direct and indirect cause(s)
and where necessary take action to prevent a recurrence.
8
Ensure the provision and maintenance (including storage) of suitable personal protective
equipment to staff members and students, who may be exposed to any risk whilst at work
and that the equipment is used or worn as defined.
9
Take appropriate steps to prevent unauthorised persons from entering defined prohibited
areas.
10 Ensure that all reasonable precautions are taken by those staff who have responsibility for
research activities, so that research students carry out their work without endangering
themselves or others.
11 Ensure that statutory controlled equipment and plant have been tested by the appropriate
organisation and are being used in accordance with the relevant regulations and that no
plant, equipment or process causes pollution.
12 Consult with the Head of Development and Space Section, Estates and Facilities
Department and the University’s Health and Safety Officer when planning alterations to
the fabric of the building or change of use.
13
Make available funds for the support of Health and Safety , including training, as may be
reasonably expected to deliver this policy on behalf of the Faculty, its students and its staff.
14 Ensure that the Vice-Chancellor or his nominee is advised of any matter found to be in
breach of statutory requirements which cannot be effectively dealt with at Faculty level.
The Deputy Dean will assist the Dean in the monitoring and exercise of these responsibilities.
Safety Managers’ Responsibilities
Level Two Safety Managers fall into two main categories:
(i) Heads of Division, with overall responsibility for specialist facilities (e.g. laboratories)
within their designated zone.
(ii) Administrators with responsibility for offices or reception areas to which students or
members of the public have access.
Level One and Level Two Safety Managers are responsible to the Dean and DeputyDean for the detailed adoption
of the University’s Health and Safety Policy in the areas and safety zones under their jurisdiction. They will assist
the Dean and Deputy Dean in achieving the objectives of the Policy by ensuring that:
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1
They, together with the staff for whom they are responsible, know and understand their
responsibilities under the Health and Safety Policy and other specific Health and Safety
Policies, schemes and procedures. (Training will be provided for this purpose).
2
The staff are adequately trained in Health and Safety matters to perform the tasks required
and are made fully aware of all known hazards which exist.
3
Working with the Faculty Health and Safety Officer, new staff (and, where appropriate,
new students in their jurisdiction) requiring H & S induction are identified and trained
appropriately.
4
Staff are made fully aware of all emergency procedures.
5
At all times a safe and healthy environment is maintained and that all work is carried out in
accordance with appropriate statutory regulations and codes of practice (which are
regarded as the absolute minimum standard). Performance will be monitored through
safety inspections for all safety zones within the Faculty.
6
All necessary equipment, plant and tools are in safe condition and that safe access to and
egress from places of work are always maintained.
7
Accidents occurring within their areas are reported on the appropriate form, investigated in
conjunction with the Faculty and/or Departmental Health and Safety Officer and (where
applicable) remedial action is taken to prevent a recurrence.
8
Defective equipment is reported and taken out of use until repaired or replaced.
9
High standards of housekeeping are maintained in safety zones.
10 Fire escape doors and alarm points in their areas are at all times kept clear of obstruction
and that escape doors can be readily opened from the inside.
11 Suitable personal protective equipment (as required by the relevant risk assessment) is
issued and used by staff and others where necessary.
12 All personal protective equipment is stored and maintained in accordance with appropriate
standards.
13 Any matter brought to their attention by a safety representative or other member of staff is
dealt with promptly and effectively and, where appropriate, formally referred to the Level
1 Safety Manager.
14 Highly flammable liquids, liquefied petroleum gases and petroleum spirits are stored,
issued and used in accordance with relevant legislation and codes of practice.
15 All substances are stored, handled, transported and disposed of in accordance with the
relevant legislation and codes of practice.
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16 The Dean’s attention is drawn to any breach of statutory regulations or unsafe practices
which cannot be dealt with effectively by the Safety Manager.
17 Health and Safety Assessments are reviewed/ renewed periodically and such assessments
are stored centrally in a readily accessible form.
18 The need for re-organised (or additional) safety zones is reviewed periodically and any
suggested changes reported to SAFECOM2 or SAFECOM3.
Level One Safety Managers only
19 There are Level Two Safety Managers for all safety zones.
Responsibilities of Award Leaders
Award Leaders have a specific responsibility for the screening of new students to ensure that
they have practical appropriate experience. (For example, see ‘Safe Start’, below).
SAFE START
'Safe Start' is the name for the screening process for new students in laboratory sciences. Rather than
formally risk assess every laboratory activity ('activity-based risk assessment'), the Faculty
satisfies itself that all first-year students are already experienced in working in the laboratory at
an elementary level and so are able to work in university labs under supervision. SAFE START
is an assessment of general student competence in the laboratory as evidenced for example, by
the successful completion of previous courses which involve a nationally agreed level of
practical work. This allows the Faculty to make certain sensible assumptions about a starting
point for laboratory work for new students at the University. Students in 'potentially at-risk'
categories, including those who have not previously studied at A-level or mature students with
limited laboratory experience, are given extra guidance before starting practical work.
Responsibilities of all employees and students:
Every employee and student within the Faculty has a responsibility to:
1. Take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and other persons who may
be affected by their acts or omissions.
2. Co-operate with the University to enable it to comply with any relevant statutory
provisions.
3. Not to interfere with or misuse equipment provided for safety purposes.
4. To co-operate with the University in the use of any control measures and Personal
Protective Equipment as may be required to be worn as a result of a risk assessment.
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5. Observe all instructions, whether written or verbal, given to ensure personal safety and
safety of others.
6. Be sensibly and safely dressed for their particular working conditions.
7. Conduct themselves at all times in an orderly manner in the workplace and refrain from
any horseplay.
8. Use all safety equipment and/or protective clothing as instructed, reporting any loss or
defect to their Line Manager.
9. Avoid improvisation in any form which could create unnecessary risks to health and
safety.
10. Maintain equipment and tools in good condition, reporting any defects to their Line
Managers.
11. Acquaint themselves with all equipment, processes, materials and substances used by
them and draw attention to any processes, materials or substances they are not trained to
use.
12. Ensure their working environment is well maintained and safe eg, putting materials
away, storing them correctly and exercising good housekeeping practice.
13. Report any hazard or malfunction to their Line Manager, L1 or L2 Safety Manager or
Supervisor, taking such immediate actions as appropriate and commensurate with the
circumstances: serious Health and Safety concerns must be reported immediately.
14. Report all accidents to their Line Manager and L1 or L2 Safety Manager, and/or their
supervisor, whether injury is sustained or not.
15. Be familiar with the emergency evacuation procedure and the location of fire alarm
points and emergency equipment.
16. Review their individual performance with respect to Health and Safety at their annual
appraisal, research student review or staff development interview.
17. Attend appropriate Health and Safety Training courses arising out of the
appraisal/review/staff development interview process or which are deemed advisable as a
result of changes in working practices or legislation.
18. Advise Health and Safety Officers and their supervisors of their Health & Safety
Training needs.
19. Carry out risk assessments as appropriate, retaining copies of such assessments for future
examination and review.
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20. Seek advice and guidance upon any safety related matter upon beyond their experience
or immediate line responsibility.
21. Set a good example, in relation to Health and Safety matters, to colleagues and students.
Responsibilities of supervisory staff: principal investigators
1. The term ‘principal investigator’ (PI) is used to mean the supervisor of any group of
staff, students or visitors e.g. senior research and laboratory staff and consultancy or
project leaders. Although the obligations of PIs are in principle no different from that of
other staff, their obligations under H & S are often complicated due to:
2. The nature of the projects they supervise(which are often novel and which may involve
flammable liquids etc)
3. The use of temporary or fixed-term personel.
4. The requirement that individuals work independently, often out of hours.
5. Principal investigators are responsible for the duties and operations carried out by their
staff or students i.e. for individuals who are assigned to them (either formally or
informally) or who are effectively adopted by them (e.g. visitors). Such responsibilities
include the identification of hazards and the education of staff under their care e.g. clear
guidelines on when, where and if they are allowed to work and also how they must
work. The PI’s responsibilities also extend to the working environment itself – for the
conditions and equipment in rooms and areas under their control or in which they work.
6. The following are examples which illustrate their duties, but the list is not exhaustive.
7. Dr’W’ notices that the ‘sharps’ box is overflowing and delegates this to one of her
researchers, who liaises with the technical services manager. Dr ‘W’ follows this up
and would, if required, pursue this herself with departmental management if required.
8. Dr ‘X’ has a new research student. They will be using liquid nitrogen and carbon
monoxide. She ensures that no experimental work commences until the student is (a)
provided with the appropriate protection (gloves and goggles) ; (b) that they have
practised the appropriate techniques under supervision and (c) that they have attended
the appropriate training courses.
9. Dr ‘Y’ employs a post-doctoral worker to work on a high voltage flash photolysis
system which requires experimentation at night so as to reduce detector interference
from passing vehicles. Dr ‘Y’ establishes that the worker is unfamiliar with the
photolysis system and the University regulations on lone-workers. The worker is
forbidden to work until these deficiencies are resolved.
10. Dr ‘Z’ works with a seconded colleague from another University (Dr ‘P’) on a project
which involves the withdrawal of blood samples from volunteers. Dr ‘P’ sends ‘Dr Z’
the Faculty H & S Policy by e-mail becoming coming to the University. In planning the
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project and following discussions, Dr ‘Z’ establishes that the colleague has carried out
identical procedures in his own university and has carried out similar risk assessments
before. Accordingly, a truncated laboratory induction is sufficient.
11. The above examples have a common theme: it is the principal investigators
responsibilities to ensure that new staff are adequately trained and prepared for work
and that they receive detailed guidance on university, faculty and laboratory safety
matters. Until these responsibilities are discharged, the principal investigator should not
allow their staff to start a project. But the responsibilities of the PI do not end once the
project starts: they are obliged to remain actively involved in ensuring that appropriate
safety practices are followed and adhered to. In other words, they must be proactive
safety conscious supervisors in and out of the laboratory.
12. For the purposes of this policy, research assistants should be treated as research students
when it comes to induction, supervision and training.
Responsibilities of Health and Safety Officers
On behalf of the Dean, Departmental Health and Safety Officers will:
1
Undertake appropriate training to a recognised level of competence, thus enabling the
Faculty Health & Safety Officer to discharge his/her duties.
2
Be fully familiar with the University’s Health and Safety Policy and the Faculty’s Health
and Safety Policy, assist the Dean and L1 and L2 Safety Managers in ensuring that they are
adhered to at all levels within the Faculty, alert staff in the Faculty to major changes in the
University’s Health and Safety Policy and disseminate other information to colleagues as
appropriate.
3
Periodically review Health and Safety procedures, advise and assist the Dean and Deputy
Dean on any necessary revision of the School’s Health and Safety Policy.
4
Examine, communicate and action any incidents/accident reports, Health and Safety
bulletins or instructions.
5
Attend and contribute to relevant safety meetings and safety inspections.
6
Give advice to staff and students on Health and Safety matters.
7
Report serious or major Health & Safety matters requiring urgent remediation or action
immediately to the Dean or Deputy Dean: or, in less serious cases, to the Line 1 Safety
Manager with a copy to the Dean or Deputy Dean.
8
Provide a link for Health and Safety matters within the Faculty and with the University’s
Health and Safety Officer, Health and Safety Committee, Trade Union representatives and
other Faculties and Departments, as appropriate.
9
Report relevant accident-related statistics to the appropriate Health & Safety committee.
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10 Meet and liaise with L1 and L2 safety managers periodically, as required, outside of formal
meetings in order to identify concerns and needs.
In addition, the Faculty Health and Safety Officer will:
11 Undertake regular Health and Safety inspection of the Faculty and participate in (and
report on) inspections carried out by the University’s Health and Safety officer and
members of the University’s Health and Safety Committee.
12 Report Annually to SAFE COM1 on the scale, type , effectiveness and value for money of
training that has taken place and advise the committee and L1 Safety Managers on the type
and scale of further training that will be required.
13 Appoint, with the approval of the appropriate line-manager, up to one deputy per
department who will assist with (but not substitute for) specific areas or activities of the
Faculty or of a department.
14 Report annually on the implementation of safety induction (for new staff), on measures
taken updating staff and students on H& S issues.
15 Advise SAFECOM1, SAFECOM 2 and SAFECOM3 Chairs of any deadlines or actions arising from
new legislation, university processes or changes in externally or internally approved regulations.
16 Advise Level 1 Safety Managers of the most effective way in which parts of the Faculty
may be zoned, and ensure that records of the Safety Zone Inspections and actions are kept
up to date and circulated as appropriate.
17 Maintain and update the content of the Faculty Health & Safety Shared Drive.
18 Maintain an up to date list of safety-related personnel including fire wardens, first aiders
and Level Two Safety Managers.
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C. Planning and Implementation
1
The Faculty Safety Officer is responsible for the production and updating of a Health &
Safety Handbook (Staff) and a Health & Safety Handbook (Students). These handbooks
are issued to all staff and students registered within the Faculty. These handbooks address
aspects of the procedures adopted in the event of an emergency, and cover the policy of
safe working in the Faculty and laboratory environment. Copies of the Safety Handbooks
are held in the Faculty.
The Faculty Safety Officer will provide an electronic version of both handbooks on shared
drive. Safety Booklets will be presented to SAFE COM1, SAFE COM2 and SAFE COM3
for comment and annual review.
2
The Faculty Health and Safety Officer, aided by Departmental Safety Officers as
appropriate, will conduct a Health and Safety Induction programme, at the start of each
academic year, for all new students joining the Faculty. All new staff joining the Faculty
will undergo a Health and Safety induction at the first possible opportunity.
The Faculty Health and Safety Officer, aided by Departmental Health and Safety Officers,
L1 and L2 Safety Managers and the appropriate line managers, will identify the names of
all new permanent, temporary or research staff and students that require a Health & Safety
induction.
3
Staff are required to carry out assessment on all laboratory work under the following
headings:
(i)
Risk Assessment Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations (1992)
Risk assessments of all work activities will identify any protective or
preventative measures which may be required in order to minimise
or eliminate any hazards that have been identified. These measures
will be reviewed when the relevant risk assessment undergoes its
periodic review.
A re-assessment is made whenever the work activity changes e.g. when:
(a) a new substance is used in the Faculty;
(b) a substance used changes its identity or format;
(c) the work activity involving the substance changes.
Copies of risk assessment forms can be found in the relevant working environment.
Copies are also held in the Faculties main offices (on both campuses) and by the originator.
Within the COSHH Policy there is a requirement for the proper storage and disposal of
waste substances.
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(ii) Control of Substances Hazardous to Health
Risk assessments are carried out on all activities in the Faculty which utilize
substances or materials deemed to be possibly hazardous to health in accordance with
the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 1999 (COSHH).
Substances and materials used in the Faculty are monitored and controls introduced
to protect the health of those at risk where necessary. The COSHH assessment must
include a library of datasheets of the hazardous substance used in that activity. A
library of data sheets is maintained of every hazardous substance used in the Faculty
or its satellites.
(iii) Dangerous Substances Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002 (DSEAR)
Risk assessments must be undertaken in all activities within the Faculty or its
satellites which utilize substances deemed flammable, explosive or oxidizing in
accordance with the DEAR regulations.
4
Other activities within the Faculty which are conducted outside the laboratory environment
must also be assessed under the appropriate regulations and staff and students conducting
field work must be provided with the Faculties Fieldwork Health and Safety Booklet. A
copy of this booklet is held in the Faculty Office.
5
All assessments carried out under 3 & 4 are countersigned by the Level 1 Safety Manager
or their nominee and reviewed periodically or whenever required by the Level 1 Safety
Manager. Where the Level 1 Safety Manager does not possess the expertise to approve
assessments, s/he shall seek appropriate advice from the appropriate Level 2 Safety
Manager or other specialist or Health & Safety Officer.
6
The Faculty through this Health and Safety Policy, requires that all activities comply to the
University Codes of Practice and the legislative requirements of the various components of
the Health and Safety at work.
7
The Faculty will meet all reasonable resource requirements for Health and Safety, where
the Faculty (as opposed to the University) has responsibility for those Health and Safety
needs.
8
The Faculty Health and Safety Policy and Inspection Plan is reviewed and up-dated (where
necessary) annually.
9
The Faculty reviews its performance and its compliance with meeting management plans
and audit recommendations on an annual basis. In addition, it reports on accident rates and
lost time rates for the previous academic year.
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10 On rare occasions, the judgment of risk assessors and of the appropriate Level 1 Safety
Manager may be such that it is believed that a particular student or member of staff poses a
significant risk to themselves or others in daily work or in specialized activities (such as
field trips). In such circumstances, the Level 1 Safety Manager must contact the Dean or
Deputy Dean without delay. The Dean or Deputy Dean may then either:
(i)
In the case of imminent risk, take immediate advice from the Directorate and/or
Student Services or HR concerning the exclusion of the individual from one or
more activities; or
(ii)
After consultation with student services or HR, set up such enquiries as are
necessary to gather the information required to inform future action or investigation
or to refer matters to other parts of the University.
11 In exceptional circumstances, the senior manager or leader of an expedition or activity who
believes that a student or staff member poses an imminent risk and who cannot contact the
Faculty to obtain immediate advice, is authorized to take reasonable and legal action so as
to protect both the individual, other activity members, the public and the University. Such
actions must be reported to the Dean or Deputy Dean as soon as communications with the
University are re-established.
12 The University employee making an assessment of the potential hazards associated with an
activity, will specify in advance the types of protective clothing that should be worn by
students. Students who are considered to be inappropriately dressed or protected (e.g.
whose clothes represent a fire hazard) must comply with the instructions of the supervising
member of staff in removing the immediate risk from the scene. Further advice should be
obtained from the appropriate safety officer and safety manager.
13 Research students will complete a form signed by the Director of Studies to state that they
have undertaken the correct safety training for their study.
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APPENDIX 1
HEALTH AND SAFETY ORGANISATION AND MANAGEMENT
Showing how the academic and administrative departments on two main sites are embedded into the safety committees
UNIVERSITY
Dean of Faculty, Chair of Faculty Executive
Professor D Mead
Deputy Dean of Faculty
Dr Rh Lewis
Faculty Safety Officer
MR RD pRICE
SAFE-COM 1
SAFE-COM 2 (Upper Glyntaff Campus Etc)
Chair: Dr Chris Lee
Health and Safety Consultative Committee
Dept Safety Officers
SAFE-COM 3 (Lower Glyntaff Campus etc)
Chair: Dr Linda Evans
Health and Safety Consultative Committee
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APPENDIX 2
Safety Zones of the Faculty and their L2 Safety Managers
Zone
Description
L2 Safety Manager
(UGT)
General
Office &
Reception:
8.011 – Admin Office Space
8.011a – Store
8.015 – Reception/Admin Office
8.016 – Office Space
Donna Moulsdale
Chemistry
&
Forensic:
(UGT)
8.004 - Resource
8004a – Resource Office
8.004b – Electrical Switch Room;
Christine Price
Biology:
(UGT)
Police
Sciences:
(LGT)
SWP:
(LGT)
Earth,
Space &
Environme
nt:
(UGT)
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L1 Safety Manager
Dr C W Lee
Dr C W Lee
Dr C W Lee
8.005 – SOC
8.006 – SOC Lab
8.006a – Photography
8.009 – Forensic Odontology
8.010 – Search Room
10.104 – Organic Lab
10.105 – HF Sample Prep lab
10.107 – Technician Stores
10.108 – Internal Chemical Store
10.109 – Washing up
10.110 – Glass Storage
10.111 – Physical Chemistry Lab
10.112 – Microscope & X ray Lab
10.113 – Instrument Lab
10.114 – SEM Prep
10.115 – NMR
10.116 – Project Lab
10.117 – Instrument Lab
11.001-11.007 – SOC House (Down)
11.101-11.103 – SOC House (Up)
9.112 – Prep Room
9.113 – Microscopy
9.114/9.114a – Teaching Lab
9.115 – Ecology Project Room
10.201 – DNA Lab
10.203 – Molecular Research
10.204 – Lab coats etc
10.205 – Teaching Lab
10.206 – Prep Rm
10.208 – Prep Rm
10.212 – Teaching Lab
Greenhouse
Offices: (GT) 204; 205; 212; 214a; 215
Breakout Rooms: (GT) 206; 207; 214;
Hydra Minerva Suite: (GT) 216; 217; 218;
218a; 218b
Tony Berry
Offices: (GT) 200; 201; 202; 203
Teaching Rooms: (GT) 228; 230; 232; 233
Breakout Rooms: (GT) 234; 235
Brian Blakemore
8.002 – Geo Science/ Biological Science
Store
8.001a – Rock Cutting/ Polishing
9.106 – Geology Project Room
9.107 – Geog Teaching Room
9.108 – Cartography Lab
9.109 – Cleaners Cupboard
9.110 – Lecture Room
Malcolm Thomas
Dr C W Lee
Stuart Hogg
Brian Blakemore
Linda Evans
Linda Evans
Dr C W Lee
Dr C W Lee
Health,
Sport &
Exercise:
(UGT)
Health,
Sport &
Exercise:
9.111 – Geology Optics Lab
8.014 – Food Science Lab
8.019 – Anatomy/Biomechanics Lab (C)
8.019a – Storage
9.003 – Changing area
9.004 – Anthropology/Consultation Room
9.005 – Body Composition Lab (F)
9.006 – Body Composition Lab (F)
9.007 – IT Room
9.008 – Exercise Physiology Lab (D)/Sports
Science Lab (E)
9.008a – Technicians Office
9.008b – RA/RS Office
9.008c – Biochem Lab (K)
10.001 – Spectroscopy
10.002 – Environmental Physiology Lab (G)
10.003 – Chamber Plant Room
Glamorgan Sport Park (Teaching
Facilities) at Tyn Y Wern
GS101 – Notational Analysis
GS111 – Small Testing Lab
GS110 – Strength & Conditioning
Karl New
Dr C W Lee
Karl New
Dr C W Lee
(Glamorgan
Sport Park)
8.101 – Bio Reactors
8.102 – Telematics & Computer Monitored
Control
8.103 – Process Instrumentation
10.207 – Advanced Oxidization Process
Research
10.209 – Chemical Storage
10.210 – Chemical Storage & Solution Prep
10.211 – Advanced Trace Analysis
Instrumentation
10.213 – Waste & Wastewater Chemical
Characterization
10.214 – Controlled Chemical Prep Area
10.215 – Advanced Trace Analysis
Instrumentation
10.216 – Waste & Wastewater Biological
Characterization
10.216a – Disposal & Washing area
10.217 – Trace Analysis Glassware Prep
10.218 – Environmental Trace Analysis
Sample Prep
H2 Buildings - Baglan
Forest Grove offices
Richard Dinsdale
Technical
Services
(UGT)
Z20 – Gases/Compressors
Z21- Corrosive Store
Z22 - Flam Store
Z23 - Waste
TBC
Administration
GT110 Admissions Office
GT502 Pre Registration Admin Office
GT515 Post Registration Admin Office
GT517 Placement Office
GT520b Assessment and Mitigating Circs
Office
GT524/5/6 Reception Area
GT7002 Main Reception Area
Paula McIntyre
Linda Evans
Paula McIntyre/Kier
Linda Evans
Welsh Institute of Health and Social Care
(WIHSC)
TBC
Linda Evans
Family Institute
TBC
SERC
(UGT)
SERC (offcampus)
(LGT)
Reception
(LGT)
WIHSC
(LGT)
Family
Institute
(LGT)
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Dr C W Lee
Jon Maddy
Dr C W Lee
Linda Evans
Student
Support
(LGT)
Student Support Offices
Tramsheds
(LGT)
All Simulation Suite including:
GT607 Cadwallader Ward Bay 1
Treatment Area - Cadwallader Ward Bay 2
GT609 Maternity/Child Room
ICU (METI)
GT610 Physiology Assessment Suite
Sian Jones
Elaine
Morgan
Building
(LGT)
Offices: (GT) 107; 108; 208; 210; 211
Maternity Area : (GT) 105
Ultrasound Rooms: (GT) 103; 104; 109
Sian Jones
Linda Evans
Chiropract
ic &
Sports
Medicine:
Clinic Storage Areas
Clinic Treatment Rooms
Prospect House Labs
Innovation House Labs
David Byfield
Linda Evans
(William Price
Business Park)
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TBC
Linda Evans
Linda Evans
APPENDIX 3 - COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP
FACULTY HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMITTEE (SAFE COM1)
Rhobert Lewis
Richard Price
Robert Williams
Linda Evans
Ruth Davis
Chris Lee
Maggie Kirk
Paula McIntyre
Gill Mullins
Student representative(s) from each department
Deputy Dean (Chair)
Faculty and Departmental Health and Safety Officer
Departmental Health and safety Officer.
L1 Safety Manager and Head of Department
L1 Safety Manager and Head of Department
L1 Safety Manager and Head of Department
Head of Research
Head of Administration.
Administrative Support
DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE & SPORT) HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMITTEE
(SAFE COM2)
Dr C W Lee
Barber MJ
Hogg SI
Moulsdale D
Morgan E
Morgan KB
Price CA
Price RD
Pugh M
Thomas MC
Williams SRP
HOD and L1 Safety Manager. (Chair)
Senior Lecturer
Head of Division
Quality Office
Associate Head
Higher Technical Officer
Principal Technical Officer
Health & Safety Officer
Research Student
Head of Division
Senior Lecturer
JOINT DEPARTMENT, CARE SCIENCES, PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION AND
SERVICE DELIVERY AND CHIROPRACTIC (SAFE COM 3)
Dr Linda Evans*
Dr Ruth Davies
Robert Williams
Brian Blakemore
David Byfield
I M Beech
Marianne Cowpe
Kath Elley
R Jenkins
Sian Jones
J D Richardson
Karen Roberts
Alan Morgan
*
HOD and L1 Safety Manager.
HOD and L1 Safety Manager
Departmental Safety Officer
Head of Division
Head of Division
Senior Lecturer
Head of Division
Senior Lecturer
Senior Lecturer
Associate Head
Head of Division
Research Coordinator
Kier Representative
Rotating with HOD (Care Sciences) as agreed by the Dean.
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HEALTH AND SAFETY CONSULTATIVE COMMITTEES:
Department of Science and Sport
Dr Ed Morgan
Mr RD Price
Babecki R
Cushen PL
Evans B
Evans Rh
Gelsei MP
Hurley MJ
Jones AJM
Jones SDR
Morgan KB
Morris N
Morton JL
Paxford GL
Powell MB
Price CA
Price RD
Pugh M
Retallick CJ
Saleh M
Wiles PR
Winter JA
Chair and Associate Head
Faculty and Departmental Health & Safety Officer
Senior Lecturer
Senior Technical Officer
Higher Technical Officer
Senior Lecturer (Long Term Sick)
Full Time Research Student
Senior Lecturer
Deputy Principal Technical Officer
Senior Academic Admissions Tutor
Higher Technical Officer
Higher Technical Officer
Senior Lecturer
Senior Technical Officer
Senior Lecturer
Principal Technical Officer
Chair (Health & Safety Officer)
Research Student
Lecturer
Technical Officer
Senior Lecturer
Senior Lecturer
Department of Care Sciences and Professional Education/Service Delivery(and
Chiropractic)
Drewe Phillips†
Robert Williams
Peter Lewis
Gill Mullins
Jill Kneath-Jones
Debbie Thomas
Alexia Attard
Nishma Patel
Miranda Westlake
Gaynor Jayne
Amode Lado
Ann Kingdon
Barber MJ
Chair and Associate Head
Departmental Health and Safety Officer
Senior Lecturer
Placement Officer
Principal Lecturer
Clinical Skills Trainer
Departmental Administrator
Research Assistant
Administrative Assistant
Marketing Officer
Senior Lecturer
Assessments and Mitigation Officer
Senior Lecturer
NB – The Consultative Committees report to SAFECOM 2 & SAFECOM 3 respectively.
†
Rotated with other Associate Head as agreed by the Faculty
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HESAS FIRE WARDENS & FIRST AIDERS
Faculty Safety Officer
Department of Science
and Sport Safety Officer
Department of Care
Science/Professional
Development Safety
Officer
General Risk Assessor
Richard Price
2284
Richard Price
2284
Robert Williams
3813
Richard Price & staff who
introduce the risk
2284
Other specialist Safety
Appointments e.g. laser
safety, radiation,
biological safety,
transport manager etc
University Radiation Protection
Supervisor – R D Price
Biological Containment Safety-R
D Price
2284
FIRST AIDERS
First Aiders
Upper Glyntaff (UGT)
First Aiders
Lower Glyntaff (LGT)
First Aiders
Chiropractic & Forest
Grove
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Mr M Griffiths
Dr T Harris
Dr R Wiles
Julie Davies
Wendy Pritchard
Dr Gareth Bruce
Dean Whitcombe
Lewis Hall
Dr R Morgan
Suzanne Jenkins
Angharad Saunders
Dr David Lee
Dr Tony Massey
Dr Malcolm Thomas
Teresa Filipponi
Debbie Thomas
Rachel McMillan
Marina Roberts
Gerwyn Henderson
Alexia Attard
Collette Luce
Judith Allen (The Zone)
Dr Terry Kell
Dr M Barber
Dr A Kier-Byfield
Dr D Byfield
Dr P McCarthy
Dr M Webster
3329
2452
2819
2351
2451
2107
2105
2106
3676
2126
3471
4569
4490
2110
2293
3887
3869
3070
3865
4566
4565
3849
3084
3734
3782
2453
3736
3299
First Responders
(LGT)
Sue Ball
Matthew Thornton
Jeff Faris
Brian Blakemore
Sharon Williams
Eileen Munson
Yvonne Jarvis
Bridie Jones
Lesley Benson
Gareth Ball
Alison Jones
GT7103
GT505
GT156
GT205
Tramsheds
GT519c
Tramsheds
GT7008
Tramsheds
GT7118
GT7103
3105
3134
3821
2288
3806
3187
3119
3132
3173
3884
3803
First Responders
(UGT)
Teresa Filipponi
Suzy Kean
GT8111a
GT8112
2293
2813
First Responders
(Chiropractic)
Mike Barber
Drew Heusch
IH104
IH112
3734
2789
Defibrillator Trained
(LGT)
Sue Ball
Matthew Thornton
Bridie Jones
Brian Blakemore
Alison Jones
Lesley Benson
Alexia Attard
Mirella Longo
Eileen Munson
Tony Harris
3105
3134
3132
2288
3803
3173
4566
3833
3187
2452
Lee McCarthy
Peter McCarthy
Mark Langweiler
Annabelle Kier
Mike Barber
Drew Heusch
Sarah Morgan
Matthew Mault
Karen-Ann Gillet
Mark Webster
Maria Rees
Christine Williams
3735
3736
2457
3782
3734
2789
3769
3555
3555
3299
3555
3591
Defibrillator Trained
(UGT)
Defibrillator Trained
(Chiropractic)
FIRE WARDENS
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Fire Wardens
(Aneurin Bevan Bldg)
Amode Lado
Ann Kingdon
Karen Roberts
Alison Jones
Robert Braithwaite
Gemma Henwood
Alexia Attard
Donna Moulsdale
Gareth Ball
3057
3176
3158
3803
3181
3078
4566
4563
3884
Fire Wardens
(Tramsheds)
Debbie Thomas
Yvonne Jarvis
Sharon Williams
Jane Riddiford
3887
3119
3806
3887
Fire Wardens
(Elaine Morgan)
Kerry Wilde
Andy Corps
Leslie Benson
Brian Blakemore
Judith Allen (The Zone)
3190
3190
3173
2288
3849
Fire Wardens
(WIHSC)
Fire Wardens
(Annex at rear of LRC)
Marina Llewellyn
3070
Gaynor Jayne
Miguel Sousa
3101
3031
Fire Wardens
(Family Institute)
Fire Wardens
(Chiropractic)
Miranda Westlake
3102/3820
Dr P Pedersen
Dr Mike Barber
Dr Matthew Mault
Dr A Heusch
Ms S Davey
2283
3734
3555
2789
3555
Fire Wardens
(2 FG & 4 FG)
Tim Patterson (2FG)
Emma Rees (4FG)
3688
4351
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TERMS OF REFERENCE
Faculty Health and Safety Committee (SAFECOM1)
Accountable To: Faculty Executive
Terms of Reference:
1.
To advise the Dean on all matters relating to health and safety in the Faculty of Health, Sport and
Science.
2.
To receive and consider initiatives from Directorate, the Dean and the University Safety
Committee relating to health and safety at work.
3.
To consider reports and information provided by inspectors of the Health and Safety Executive.
4.
To consider reports and information provided by the Faculty Safety Officer and other University
officers or Committees.
5.
To consider reports and minutes submitted by Departmental H&S Committees.
6.
To assist in the development of codes of practice and safe systems of work.
7.
To monitor and review the effectiveness of the various specific health and safety policies.
8.
To monitor the adequacy of health and safety communication and publicity in the workplace.
9.
To study accident, dangerous occurrence and notifiable disease statistics and trends so that reports
can be made on unsafe and unhealthy conditions and practices, together with recommendations
for corrective action.
10. To examine safety inspection reports on a similar basis.
11. To provide such reports and plans as required by senior University management.
12. To recommend to the Deputy Dean such expenditure as may be necessary for the Faculty to meet
its short and long-term obligations in Health and Safety. The Deputy Dean may refer such
expenditure to the Faculty Executive.
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Departmental Health and Safety Committees (SAFECOM 2&3)
Accountable To: Faculty Health and Safety Committee
Terms of Reference:
(A) The committee shall constitute the departmental management forum on health and
safety required by the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, or any subsequent
legislation. It shall consider and as appropriate, comment on the following:
(a)
questions of health and safety policy;
(b)
the implementation of health and safety policy;
(c)
administrative matters relating to health and safety;
(d)
health and safety training within the University;
(e)
the minutes of the Consultative Health and Safety Committee;
(f)
significant accidents and incidents occurring within the University;
(g)
the minutes of each of the specialist advisory groups set up the Health
and Safety Management Committee;
(h)
matters brought to the committee’s attention by any member.
(B) The committee shall be invited to consider and comment on all proposed new and
revised health and safety policies implemented by University of Glamorgan
Occupational Health & Safety Services (OHSS).
(C) The committee shall, through its Chair, recommend minor expenditure to the
Deputy Dean, who may require that higher levels of expenditure must be referred to
SAFE COM1. However, all members of staff have a duty to report safety matters
requiring urgent action as soon as possible to the appropriate line manager, without
waiting for the next committee meeting.
(D) The committee shall meet at least twice a year and on such additional occasions
as the chairman may decide to be appropriate. The minutes of each meeting shall be
forwarded to the Faculty Health and Safety Management Committee.
Note:
1. Chiropractic is included under SAFECOM2.
2. The Faculty H&S Officer should be invited to SAFECOM 2&3 meetings.
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Consultative Health and Safety Committee
Accountable To: Departmental Health and Safety Committee
Terms of Reference:
The committee shall constitute the consultative forum on health and safety required
by the Safety Representatives and Safety Committee Regulations 1977, or any
subsequent legislation.
(A) The committee shall consider and as appropriate, comment on the following:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
questions of health and safety policy;
the implementation of health and safety policy;
administrative matters relating to health and safety;
health and safety training within the University;
significant accidents and incidents occurring within the University;
the minutes of each of the specialist advisory groups set up the Health
and Safety Management Committee;
matters brought to the committee’s attention by any member.
(B) The committee shall, through its chair, recommend minor works and actions (that
become apparent from discussions of the consultative committee) to the relevant
Safety Managers. Where necessary, recommendations should be to SAFE COM 2.
However, all members of staff have a duty to report safety matters requiring urgent
action as soon as possible to the appropriate line manager, without waiting for the
next committee meeting.
(C) The committee will be invited to consider and comment on all proposed new and
revised health and safety policies implemented by University of Glamorgan
Occupational Health & Safety Services (OHSS).
(D) The committee shall meet at least three times a year and on such additional
occasions as the chairman may decide to be appropriate. The minutes of each
meeting shall be forwarded to the Departmental Health and Safety Management
Committees.
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APPENDIX 5
FACULTY HEALTH AND SAFETY MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE
STANDARDS
The Faculty adheres to the Health & Safety Management Performance Standards (HASMAP)
auditing programme promoted by UCEA and USHA and The University of Glamorgan.
HASMAP comprises 17 Health and Safety Management Systems performance indicators
covering 5 elements: Commitment, Organizing, Planning, Measuring Performance and
Auditing and Review.
Evidence
Faculty Health and Safety Policy
Faculty Health and Safety Committee
Integration
Departmental H&S Committees
Departmental Consultative Committees
Staff Performance Appraisal Review
Organizing
Control
Risk Assessment of activities
Management of H&S processes
Divisional Head Accountability
Co-operation with staff
Departmental Consultative Committees
H&S Training
Co-operation with other departments
Liaison across the University
and organizations
Communication
H&S Internet site
Competence
H&S training of staff
Planning
Performance Standards Adherence to University Codes of Practice and
relevant Legislation
Objective Setting and planning
Annual Faculty H&S Plan
Staff Performance Appraisal Review
Risk Control Systems
Risk Assessment of Activities
Workplace precautions
Compliance
Measuring Performance
Active monitoring
Divisional Inspections
Reactive monitoring
Accident Investigation
Delivering Improvements Implementation of immediate remedial actions
Auditing and Review
Audits
Internal/External audit arrangements
Benchmarking
Sharing of knowledge and skills with other
faculties
Review
Annual H&S Plan Review
Commitment
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Indicator
Leadership