The Essex website uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are consenting to their use. Please visit our cookie policy to find out which cookies we use and why. View cookie policy.

Working at Essex
Starting at Essex Equality, diversity and inclusion Employment policies, procedures and guidance Managing people Pay, rewards and benefits Pensions Taking leave Grading and reviews Professional development and training Recruiting staff Working flexibility Information and data UECS and Wivenhoe House staff Forums and networks
Teaching and learning
Academic standards and quality DBS checks for students Department student support roles Developing student success Exams and assessment Heads of Department Learning technologies Reading lists Staff awards and funding Student feedback Student wellbeing support and signposting Supporting students with disabilities and health conditions Supporting and welcoming new students Timetables
Research
Funding sources Making a funding application Research impact Promoting your research and research visibility Research governance Take part in research Managing an award Planning and assessment Knowledge exchange and commercialisation Research systems Repository and publishing Research management information Celebrating Excellence Awards
Our University
Brand Departments and schools Faculty support Freedom of information Governance Graduation Sustainability and biodiversity University partnerships
Services and facilities
Buildings, grounds and maintenance Crowdfunding Childcare Design, print and copy services Events, meetings and conferences Faith Centre Finance, planning and data insight Food and drink IT services Marketing and communications support Media Centre Parking Post and property services Professional Services teams Sport and recreation Strategic project delivery Student work experience and volunteering Theatre and arts on campus Travel, transport and accommodation Web support
Health, safety and wellbeing
COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Emergencies, security and safety Activities health and safety Equipment safety Health and safety support Fire safety Reporting health and safety incidents or concerns Risk assessment Safeguarding Work and study environments Working with physical agents Working with substances Your health and wellbeing
Online services
Email login Research Information System Research Repository Room booking form Unit4 Business World Phonebook Change your password
People and Culture
HR Organiser People Manager Develop at Essex Homepage Job vacancies
Academic
Moodle Libraries Academic departments FASER LEAP MyTutor Programme specifications Reading lists (Talis Aspire)
Info and help
Find your way campus map IT services Tableau Planning information portal Key dates Staff blog Report harassment Report a concern about student
Staff Directory Home Managing people Health and safety Health and Safety Group and Sub-Committees

Health and Safety Group and Sub-Committees

The University has a Health and Safety Group and specialist sub-groups (covering ionising radiation and biological safety) through which consultation on matters that affect the University as a whole takes place.

Health and Safety Group

The Health and Safety Group is an advisory committee which supports University Steering Group (USG) in overseeing the implementation of the University's Health and Safety Policy and Plan.

Sub-committees

The following Sub-committees also report to the Health and Safety Group:

Estate Management Section Health and Safety Sub-Group; The purpose of this group is to Support the Director of Estates and Campus Services in discharging his responsibilities for ensuring:

  1. Compliance with health and safety legislation relating to buildings, grounds and services the health and safety of EMS staff the provision and maintenance of buildings and grounds that are safe and fit for purpose for users of and visitors to the University Estate.
  2. Keep under review arrangements for health and safety compliance in the Estate Management Section.
  3. To monitor and report on the health and safety performance of the Estate Management Section.
  4. To provide a forum for consultation with EMS staff and their representatives on matters that affect the health and safety of EMS staff.
To obtain meeting agendas and minutes please contact Anne-Marie Boot, ext 2949.

Ionising Radiation Protection Sub-Group supervises the use of ionising radiation and radioactive substance in the University and to ensure that the provisions in the codes of practice for the protection of persons exposed to such radiations in research and teaching and of the University's local rules are carried out. If you want to see past minutes or agenda papers of this sub-committees, please contact safety@essex.ac.uk 

Biological Hazards and Genetic Modification Protection Safety Sub-Group supervises the work involving biological hazards and genetic manipulation within the University and ensures the provisions of Codes of Practice and local rules for such work are complied with and approve genetic manipulation projects and prepare reports as required by the Health and Safety Executive Advisory Committee on Genetic Manipulation. To obtain meeting agendas or minutes please contact Dr David Knight, Life Sciences.  

Health and Safety plans

Health and Safety Group monitors the implementation of the University's Health and Safety plan on behalf of USG.

Also see
About health and safety consultation
Health and safety consultation process
Arrow symbol
Contact us
Workplace Health, Safety and Wellbeing
Telephone: 01206 872944

  • University of Essex
  • Wivenhoe Park
  • Colchester CO4 3SQ

 

CONNECT WITH US
© 2024 University of Essex. All rights reserved