Health and Safety Induction for Higher Hazard Schools

Start Safe. Work Confidently. Protect Yourself and Others.

Working in laboratories, workshops, technical facilities, and other higher hazard environments requires a clear understanding of health and safety responsibilities. This induction provides new staff and postgraduate students with an overview of the University's safety arrangements, key workplace hazards, and safe working practices.

What You'll Learn

• Your health and safety responsibilities
• How health and safety is managed within the University and your local area
• Common hazards found in higher hazard environments
• The role of risk assessments and safe systems of work
• How to report hazards, incidents, and near misses
• Local emergency procedures and sources of support

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

• Understand your health and safety responsibilities
• Recognise common workplace hazards and associated risks
• Understand the purpose of risk assessments and control measures
• Follow local safety rules and emergency procedures
• Report incidents, hazards, and concerns effectively
• Contribute to a positive safety culture

Who Should Attend?

• New staff in higher hazard Schools or Departments
• Postgraduate research students
• Technicians and technical support staff
• Researchers and laboratory personnel
• Academic staff working in laboratory or workshop environments

Why Attend?

Gain the essential knowledge needed to work safely and confidently in higher hazard environments, understand local safety requirements, and build a strong foundation for future health and safety training.

Develop the confidence to work safely, understand your responsibilities, and help create a safer working environment from day one.

For staff to book on this course, please use this link Health & Safety Induction for Higher Hazard Schools to go directly to UoRLearn and enrol on a course.