About us

Our website aims to provide the answers to most of your health and safety queries. Here you can find:

• how to contact Health and Safety Services
• the University Health and Safety Policy
• guidance on a wide range of topics
• A to Z of guidanceto find what you need quickly
• details of  training courses that Health and Safety Services provide.

Anyone with a health and safety problem connected with their work should discuss it with their immediate supervisor in the first instance. Advice will also be available from your Area Health and Safety Co-ordinator. Where matters cannot be resolved locally, or you need further advice, please contact the most appropriate member of the Health and Safety Services team. You can also email  safety@reading.ac.uk, phone our office or call in for a chat.

Health and Safety Services reports to the University Secretary, as part of the Governance Directorate. We are responsible for:

• developing health and safety policies, procedures and management arrangements to assist the University in meeting its statutory obligations;
• monitoring health and safety performance through auditing and regular liaison with Schools/ Directorates;
• reporting to the University Health and Safety Committee, Senior Management Board and other committees as required; 
• providing health and safety advice and support to members of the University, including specialist advice on radiation and biological safety, fire safety and statutory compliance relating to the built estate; 
• providing general health and safety training;
• investigating any more serious incidents, providing advice on remedial actions, and analysis of incident statistics in order to advise on preventative intervention strategies.