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Policies and guidance overview
HSD016M University Health & Safety Policy
Duties and responsibilities
Biological Safety

Workplace safety

Workplace safety overview
HSD001P Working Safely with Electricity
HSD005P Display Screen Equipment (DSE)
HSD012P Ladders and Access Equipment
HSD046P Pressure Equipment
HSD047P Lifting Equipment
HSD050P Control of Hand Arm Vibration at Work
HSD069P Manual Handling Risk Assessment Form and Guidance
HSD084P Noise at Work
HSD088P Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER)
HSD097M Reducing respiratory communicable disease transmission in the workplace
HSD188P Uninterruptable Power Supplies (UPS)
HSD101P Electrical Safety, 12 Rules
HSD116P Working Safely with DSE - Desktop General Guidance
HSD149P Manual Handling
HSD152P Working Safely at Height
HSD161P Working Safely with DSE - Portable DSE
HSD174P Guidance for the use of Electrical Adaptors and Extensions
HSD194P Working Safely With Pressure Systems
HSD200P DSE Self Assessment Form
HSD203P Setting up a Home Workstation

Using equipment

Using equipment overview
HSD002C Hazardous Substances Policy
HSD009C Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) - Its Selection and Use
HSD011C Working with Man Made Mineral Fibres
HSD018C Disposal of Chemical and Laboratory Waste Policy
HSD019C Safe Chemical Practice
HSD021C List of Carcinogens, Mutagens and Substances Toxic to Reproduction
HSD026C Carcinogens, Mutagens and Reproductive Toxins
HSD029C Fume Cupboards, Guidance for Safe Use of Laboratory Ducted Fume Cupboards
HSD030C Hazardous Substance Risk Assessment Form
HSD032C Compressed Gas User Guidance
HSD033C COSHH Health Record Form
HSD034C Use of Latex Disposable Gloves
HSD037C Mercury: Guidance on Safe Use and Management of Contamination in University Departments
HSD041C Latex Initial Health Assessment Questionnaire
HSD042C Latex Annual Health Assessment Questionnaire
HSD051C Safe Storage of Hazardous Chemicals in Stockrooms Workshops and Laboratories
HSD059C Glove Selection Guidance
HSD060C Carbon Nanotubes and other Synthetic Insoluble Fibrous Nanoparticles
HSD067C Respiratory and Skin Sensitisers
HSD068C Chemical Spillage Guidance
HSD070C Laboratory Working with Chemicals: Lone Working Risk Assessment
HSD071C Eye Protection for Handling Chemicals
HSD073C Guidance on DSEAR
HSD080C DSEAR Risk Assessment Form
HSD085C Laboratories using Chemicals: Infrastructure Recommendations
HSD183C Formaldehyde
HSD185C Chemical Laboratory: Inspection Checklist
HSD103C Fume Cupboard Users, 12 Rules
HSD115C Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV)
HSD120C Working with Wood
HSD121C Compressed Gases – A User’s Survival Guide!
HSD123C Ethidium Bromide User Guidance
HSD124C Handling of Peroxides and Peroxide-forming Chemicals
HSD131C A Guide to Hazardous Substance Risk Assessment
HSD147C Nanoparticles - Safety Guidance Notes
HSD168C Glove Selection, Guidance for Handling Chemicals
HSD176C Acid Piranha Solution: User Guidance
HSD177C Acetylene Gas: User Guidance
HSD178C Hydrofluoric Acid: User Guidance
HSD179C Cyanides: User Guidance
HSD180C Glutaraldehyde: User Guidance
HSD193C Soldering in Electronics

HSD053C Reduced Oxygen Atmospheres Resulting From the Use of Cryogens or Compressed Gases in the Work Place

HSD053C Reduced Oxygen Atmospheres Resulting From the Use of Cryogens or Compressed Gases in the Work Place overview
HSD053C Calculator

Chemical safety

Chemical safety overview
HSD006B Animal Allergy including that to Laboratory Animals
HSD027B Disposal of Biological/Clinical Laboratory Waste
HSD028B Safe Biological Practice (SBP) for Prevention and Control of Exposure to Biological Agents in the Laboratory
HSD057B How to Transport Biological Samples, Cultures and Other Scientific/Research-Related Items
HSD081B Water Safety
HSD090B Containment Level 3 Laboratory Policy
HSD090B Containment Level 3 Laboratory Policy
HSD090B Containment Level 3 Laboratory Policy
HSD090B Containment Level 3 Laboratory Policy
HSD090B Containment Level 3 Laboratory Policy
Policy and Guidance
HSD082B Water Safety Procedures including Written Scheme
HSD106B Biological Safety - The 'Numbers Game'
HSD111B Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) - Biological Agents Hazard Groups
HSD164B Autoclaves: Validation and Monitoring
HSD165B Schedule 5 - Anti-Terrorism Crime and Security Act
HSD173B Waste Inactivation Validation
HSD175B Legionella Awareness, FAQs
HSD192B Safe Use of Sharps
HSD195B Cell (Tissue) Culture: ACDP Guidelines
HSD195B Cell (Tissue) Culture: ACDP Guidelines

Ionising radiation, optical and electromagnetic fields

Ionising radiation, optical and electromagnetic fields overview
HSD007R Management of Work with Ionising Radiations
HSD010R Working Safely with Unsealed Radioactive Sources
HSD013R Safe Use of Lasers
HSD014R Safe Use of Artificial Sources of Ultraviolet Radiation
HSD017R Working Safely with Radiation Generators
HSD025R Transport and Movement of Radioactive Materials
HSD035R Best Available Techniques for Radioactive Waste Disposal - a BAT Policy and Guidance for UoC Departments
HSD054R Laboratory standards for areas where radioactive substances are used or stored ...
HSD064R Artificial Optical Radiation Policy
HSD159R Decommissioning of Laboratories used for Work with Unsealed Radioactive Sources
HSD066R Working Safely with Sealed Radioactive Sources
HSD072R Electromagnetic Fields Safety Policy
HSD113R Working Safely with Artificial Sources of Ultraviolet Radiation
HSD114R Ultraviolet Radiation in Biological Applications
HSD146R Leak Testing of Sealed Sources
HSD158R Model Local Rules: Laboratory Work involving Radioactive Substances
HSD160R Tritium Wipe Tests
HSD166R Preparing for an Environment Agency Inspection
HSD167R Transport - Wipe Tests and Monitoring
HSD189R Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials (NORM)
HSD191R Incineration of Waste at Addenbrooke's Hospital
HSD196R Radiation Work at Other Premises and Fieldwork
HSD197R Ionising Regulations 2017 Summary of Changes
HSD198R A List of References Used in Radiation Protection
HSD199R Laser Safety Resource List

Subjects

Communicable Diseases
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Terms of Reference
Asbestos Training
CDM 2015
Construction Checklists
Frequently Asked Questions
Publications

Accidents and incidents

Accidents and incidents overview
Report an Accident/Incident
Overview of AssessNET (Reporting System)
Information on 'Involved/Injured' Person (IP)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is RIDDOR?
RIDDOR Reportable Categories
Investigating Accidents
Information on Data Handling
Publications/Training Material

Biologicals

Biologicals overview
Animal and Other Allergy
Animal By-Products
Arthropods
Biological Safety Audit
Biological Safety Officer (BSO)
CBA1 Notification
CL3 Policy
Dangerous Pathogens (Human - COSHH)
Defra
Import and Export
Laboratory Management
Liquid Nitrogen in Biological Labs
Polio
Policy and Guidance
Proteopathic seeds
Safe Use of Blood
SAPO (Animal Pathogens)
Schedule 5 (Pathogens and Toxins)
Storage
Tissue/Cell Culture
Training
Transplants
Transportation
Waste (Biological)
Zoonoses
Further Information

Biological Risk Assessment: Guidance & Templates

Biological Risk Assessment: Guidance & Templates overview
Guidance Notes for the Templates
Biological Risk Assessment Templates
CBA1 Notification

GM (GMO, GMM, GM Plants)

GM (GMO, GMM, GM Plants) overview
Legislation Summary, University Requirements and Guidance
GM Risk Assessment Proformas
Further Information on GM Regulations
Example Spreadsheet for Managing GM Projects

Chemicals

Chemicals overview
3D Printers
Carcinogens, Mutagens and Reproductive Toxins
Chemical Hazard Risk Assessment
Chemical Inventory System
Chemical Inventory System - FAQ
CLP / GHS
Chemical Spillages
Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC)
COSHH
Dangerous Substances & Explosive Atmospheres
Desensitised Explosives and Explosives
Drugs
Explosives Precursors
Gas and Oxygen Depletion Calculator
Nanomaterials
Peroxides
Poisons
Policy & Guidance
Respiratory Protective Equipment
Safe Chemical Practice
Sensitisers
Storage
Waste
Further Information

First aid

First aid overview
Arrangements for First Aid
First Aid Handbook
List of University First Aiders
AEDs
Chemical exposure first aid
Role of the First Aider
Procedure for calling a First Aider
How to become a First Aider
Events and Courses
Further Information

Human Tissue Act

Human Tissue Act overview
HTA Committee Minutes
Quality Manual
Licence Holder Charts
Frequently Asked Questions

Radiation

Radiation overview

Ionising Radiation

Ionising Radiation overview
Forms
Policy and Guidance
Training
Update Memos
Further Information

Non-Ionising Radiation

Non-Ionising Radiation overview
Optical Radiation Regulations
Ultraviolet Radiation
Broad-band Optical
Electromagnetic Fields
Further Information

Lasers

Lasers overview
List of Departmental Laser Safety Officers

Workplace

Workplace overview
Checklists
Compressed Gases
Display Screen Equipment
Guidance on Managing Visitors and Contractors to Departments and Faculties
Electrical Safety
Working Safely at Height
Goods-In and Stores Areas
Manual Handling
Noise
Pressure Equipment
Vibration
Work Equipment and Machinery
Publications

Risk assessment

Risk assessment overview
Biological Risk Assessment
Travel for Work
Stress at Work Policy
Publications

Technical Services

Technical Services overview

Electrical Appliance Testing

Electrical Appliance Testing overview
Electrical Appliance Testing FAQ

Environment & Equipment Monitoring

Environment & Equipment Monitoring overview
Mercury Vapour Monitoring

Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) Monitoring

Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) Monitoring overview
HAVS - FAQs

Noise Level Monitoring

Noise Level Monitoring overview
Noise - FAQs

Face Fit Testing

Face Fit Testing overview
Quantitative Face Fit Testing
Face Fit Testing - FAQs
Face Fit Tester Training

Training

Training overview
Course Programme
Calendar
Information for ...
Online Learning Centre
DSO Update Presentations

Postgraduate Safety Training

Postgraduate Safety Training overview
Departments and Institutions
Allied Institutions
Attendance Records
Excusals Policy
Students
Choosing sessions

Postgraduate Training

Postgraduate Training overview
Past Presentations

Audits

Audits overview
Preparing for Audit
Guidance for completing a successful health and safety audit
Audit Question Sets
Self Assessment Tool
Further Information

Latest information

Peregrine Foresight Travel
Accidents and Incidents
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Bulletins
Communicable Diseases (Inc Coronavirus - COVID-19)
Other Safety Related Topics
Communicable Diseases and Covid-19 Related Documents
SafeSpace Inspection Question Set
Frequency Asked Questions

General Safety Updates

General Safety Updates overview
University pressure vessels and lifting equipment statutory inspections

Safety Management Hub

Safety Management Hub overview
How will I benefit from better Safety Management
I am a Head of Department
Cardinus Healthy Working DSE Software
I am a DSO
I work, study or research at the University

How will I benefit from better Safety Management?

How will I benefit from better Safety Management? overview
I define compliance or safety strategy

Other health and safety

Other health and safety overview
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Migration: Safety Office website pages are moving to our SharePoint site, Safety Hub
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Committee minutes

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Safety Appointments and Payments overview
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