Terms of Reference:
The Committee provides the opportunity for employees to participate in the development of strategic health, safety and welfare policies for the University. Its purpose is to:
(a) Provide a forum for formal consultation and communication with employees on health, safety and welfare
matters at work.
(b) Assist in the development of safety management structures, systems of work and procedures.
(c) Review Health and Safety aspects of future developments in processes, machinery acquisitions, equipment and
materials and the introduction of any new measures which may affect employees’ Health and Safety.
(d) Review and assist in the development of safety training programmes.
(e) Review the effectiveness of Health and Safety communications within the workplace
(f) Review the arrangements made by the employer for appointing or nominating competent persons for advice on
health, safety and welfare at work.
(g) Review accident and occupational health trends.
(h) Review the outcome of safety audits.
(i) Review Health and Safety proposals and plans.
(j) Review resources for the achievement of plans and objectives.
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Chair: |
A Senior Academic |
Professor D Jones |
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Ex Officio: |
Director of Estates (or nominee) |
Mr P Erwin |
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Occupational Health Physician |
Dr D O Todd |
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Safety Manager |
Mr R G Butler |
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Chair, Biological and Infectious Agents Advisory Committee |
Professor S Patrick |
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A Head of School |
Professor L Johnston |
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A School Manager |
Mrs A Doherty |
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Eight Trade Union Safety Representatives (UNITE, ATGWU, NIPSA, RCN, UCU safety representatives as appointed by T.U. Safety Representatives Committee) |
Mrs J O’Connor Mr P Larkin Mr B O’Loughlin Mr N Devlin Mr H Lewsley Mr J Kissick Ms E Captain Dr ATrudgett Mr E Abu-Khiran |
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A Student representative |
President, Students’ Union |
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In Attendance: |
Relevant University Officers |
As Required |
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Serviced by: |
Human Resources Directorate |
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Reports to: |
Health and Safety Management Group |
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Receives reports from: |
Health and Safety Management Group Health and Safety Compliance Committee / Project Groups Biological and Infectious Agents Advisory Committee Schools and Directorates as required Other committees and advisory groups as appropriate |
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Updated January 2013
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