Induction training

Every new employee, visiting worker or student must be given an appropriate induction training on health and safety. This should be done as soon as practicable after the individual starts work. The policy statement outlines the topics to cover during the induction. This includes the University’s Health and Safety Policy and the department’s own statement of safety organisation. The induction should also cover the department’s local arrangements for the following topics:

  • accident, incident and near miss reporting
  • first aid
  • fire precautions and procedures
  • Display Screen Equipment assessments and eye sight testing
  • out of hours working
  • manual handling
  • any other relevant or topic specific risks