Health & Safety Policy

The health and safety policy describes the University Health and Safety Management System. It provides a framework for the University's business (research, education, management and other activities).

The University Health & Safety Policy is divided into three parts, which are the:-

Statement of Intent. This includes our formal commitment to, and general direction for, the management and governance of health and safety within the University;

Organisation. This sets out how health and safety is organised within the University. It also defines the responsibilities and accountabilities for all staff (including line management);

Arrangements. These set out how we will meet the objectives of the policy. The arrangements contain the following documents:

• Procedures / Codes of Practice. These describe the steps / processes everyone must follow, to comply with the overarching policy statement and any legal / other requirements.
• Technical standards. These contain more detailed, technical, guidance for a specific process.
• Guidance. These contain general advice and further information to help staff / students / contractors / visitors understand and follow our procedures.
• Checklists / Forms. These help you to record that a specific task has been completed.

All staff of the University must make themselves familiar with the policy, procedures and guidance. Managers should also pro-actively make sure that their staff are aware of the policy, which can be accessed via the linked headings above.

Where non-compliance with this policy, and / or related legal requirements, is being considered by an enforcement authority, the Associate Director of Health & Safety must be informed.

Policy Review

The University Health, Safety, Safeguarding and Wellbeing Board will review this policy at least annually.  The policy will be reviewed sooner if there are significant changes in legislation, University structure, or any reason to believe that the policy requires updating.

Enquiries

Enquiries about this policy should be sent to the Associate Director of Health and Safety, via email to safetyunit@gre.ac.uk.

Health & Safety Strategy and Plan 2020 - 2025: Helping Greenwich Work and Study Well

The University of Greenwich Health and Safety Strategy and Plan has been developed to support the University's strategic aims and objectives, taking themes from the Health and Safety Executive's (HSE) 'Help Great Britain Work Well' strategy, our existing Health and Wellbeing Strategy and embedding best practice as set out in the Universities Safety and Health Association (USHA) guidance for Leadership and management of health and safety in higher education institutions.

University of Greenwich Staff Induction Video

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University of Greenwich Health & Safety Induction Information for all Campuses.

The content of this section was last reviewed November 2025