University Health and Safety Committee
As of June 2017 the composition and terms of reference of the Health and Safety Committee is as follows:
Composition
| Member type | Appointed by |
|---|---|
| CHAIR | Appointed by Council |
| EX-OFFICIO | The Vice-Chancellor Deputy Vice Chancellor Secretary & Registrar The President of the Students’ Union The Director of Human Resources The Director of Property and Campus Services |
| 2 APPOINTED BY COUNCIL | From members of Council who are not members of Senate |
| 2 APPOINTED BY SENATE | Who shall be Heads of a College, School or Department |
| 6 HEATH & SAFETY CO-ORDINATORS or OFFICERS | To represent all sectors and activities at the University |
| 10 STAFF REPRESENTATIVES | By the relevant Trade Unions |
| 2 MEMBERS OF THE STUDENTS' UNION | To be appointed by the Students' Union |
| CHAIR OF SUB-COMMITTEES | The Chair of each Sub-Committee shall be co-opted as Members of the Health and Safety Committee |
| SECRETARY | The Head of Health and Safety Services |
University Officers will also attend as advisors or to present reports where and as appropriate.
Terms of Reference
- To recommend such action as thought necessary to fulfil the legal obligations of the University regarding matters of health, safety and welfare and to ensure that reasonable steps are taken to promote the health, safety and welfare of staff, students, authorised visitors and members of the public lawfully entering the University property
- To advise the University on questions of Health and Safety Policy, to oversee the implementation of the approved University Health and Safety Policy and to recommend to the Council any amendments required in the statement of that policy
- To report annually to the Council on the Universities health and safety performance
- To appoint such Sub-Committees as it may deem necessary
- To report to the Council