Health and Safety Group and Sub-Groups
Consultation on University-wide health and safety matters takes place through Health and Safety Group (HSG).
Health and Safety Group is an advisory committee which supports Executive Committee (ExCom) in overseeing the implementation of the Health and Safety Policy and Plan.
- Health and Safety Group membership and terms of reference (.pdf).
- Please contact safety@essex.ac.uk for access to previous agendas and minutes.
Sub-groups
Health and Safety Group delegates responsibilities for specialist subjects to its sub-groups, which are:
Estate Management Section Health and Safety Sub-Group
The purpose of this group is to support the Head of Estates in discharging his responsibilities for ensuring:
- compliance with health and safety legislation relating to buildings, grounds and services the health and safety of EMS employees the provision and maintenance of buildings and grounds that are safe and fit for purpose for users of and visitors to the University Estate
- keep under review arrangements for health and safety compliance in the Estate Management Section
- to monitor and report on the health and safety performance of the Estate Management Section
- to provide a forum for consultation with EMS employees and their representatives on matters that affect the health and safety of EMS employees.
To obtain meeting agendas and minutes please contact Anne-Marie Boot, ext 2949.
Ionising Radiation Protection Sub-Group
Ionising Radiation Protection Sub-Group supervises the use of ionising radiation and radioactive substances in the University and to ensure that the provisions in our codes of practice and local rules for the protection of persons exposed to such radiations in research and teaching are carried out. To obtain meeting agendas and minutes please contact safety@essex.ac.uk.
Biological Hazards and Genetic Modification Protection Safety Sub-Group
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 safety@essex.ac.uk.
Diving Sub-Group
Diving Sub-Group monitors arrangements for diving operations carried out for scientific, teaching and research purposes, and ensures that arrangements incorporate all appropriate statutory requirements. To obtain meeting agendas or minutes please contact safety@essex.ac.uk.
