Health and Safety and Occupational Health at the University

Advice - Training - Support 

On this site you will find information on health and safety and occupational health at the University. You will also find information about the following services:

• Health and Safety Advisory Service

• Occupational Health Service

New to the University?

Have a look at our New Joiners information 

Video: An introduction to Health and Safety at the University of Essex January 2013

Latest news 

• New and revised web guidance:
  • Overseas travel health and safety standard
  • Electrical safety and portable  appliance testing (PAT)
  • Health and Safety for Field Trips and Recreational Visits 
  • Noise and vibration
  • Work equipment
  • Risk assessment

• Safety Alert: Lloytron A134 Travel Adaptors Find out more
• Business in the Community’s 2012 Awards: University Highly Commended: Find out more

Health and Safety Bulletins 

To read our latest bulletins click on Health and Safety on the left hand menu.

Quick links to forms, checklists and guidance

Use our A o Z or follow the links below to find the form, checklist or guidance you are looking for:

Health and safety guidance, forms and checklists

Occupational Health referral forms