Safety Network Newsletter issue 8
Issue 8 of the Safety Network Newsletter was introduced by Dr Chris Williams, University Safety Officer, who detailed key principles that have remained relevant throughout her career in health and safety. Chris was delighted to announce the release of Health & Safety Basics – an interactive eLearning course tailored to our University and suitable for all staff and students.
Two safety notices were issued with regards to emergency lighting central batteries and a new formulation of Chemgene HLD4L / HLD4H, while registered radiation workers who wear personal dosimetry were instructed to discuss travel plans and collect a yellow transit dosemeter from the Safety Office radiation team.
There was success for the Occupational Health Service team who were recognised at the Vice-Chancellor’s Awards and Professor Paul Chaisty, Head of Department at the Oxford School of Global & Area Studies, commented on his department's improvements in safety standards and culture. Elsewhere, there were updates on the Safety Executive Group's May meeting, the University's Incident Reporting & Investigation System report for Q1 2024 and how health and safety has been integrated into University-wide People and Organisational Development programmes.
