Policies and guidance

Read policies and the latest guidance on all health and safety topics. You can also download and print resources (for example, signage and safety checklists).

All staff, students, apprentices, visitors and others at the University should read the University’s health and safety policy.

Duties and responsibilities

Your main health and safety responsibilities at the University

Workplace safety

Staying safe and healthy in the workplace, including when travelling or driving as part of work  

Using equipment

Using all equipment safely, from display screen equipment (DSE) to lifting and pressure equipment

Chemical safety

Working safely with hazardous chemicals, including transport and disposal

Biological safety

Safe biological practice, including storage, transport and disposal

Ionising radiation, optical and electromagnetic fields

Working safely with radiation and electromagnetic fields, including artificial sources of radiation

If you need help

If you cannot find what you’re looking for or need assistance, contact the Safety Office by phone on 01223 333301 or by email at: safety@admin.cam.ac.uk.