Safety Network Newsletter issue 5

Issue 5 of the Safety Network Newsletter was a packed edition featuring several key updates to the University's Health & Safety systems.

Guest edited by Neil Unsworth, Head of Risk & Resilience, the newsletter's introduction served as a reminder of the importance of near-miss reporting, providing key practical tips for readers to take away. Neil also spoke about the launch of the Compliance & Risk Network (CRN) as well as detailing good examples of University staff adopting strong Business Continuity plans.

Elsewhere, Network members were directed to the revised University Health and Safety Association (USHA) H&S Management Standard, while also being updated on the outcome of a recent Health & Safety Executive (HSE) inspection. A new process whereby anyone in the Network can suggest a safety improvement idea was introduced, three current workstreams were outlined and resources from the latest EveryDaySafe campaign, Look, Learn, Act: know your safety signs, were made available.

Other topics included the top five Unsafe Acts of 2023, a new Assistant University Fire Officer and the need for improved health and safety on film sets.

Read issue 5 of the Safety Network Newsletter