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Our university takes the health and safety of staff, students and visitors seriously.

Information about the university's Health and Safety Consultative Committee and Wellbeing Sub-Committee, including terms of reference, membership, and other key committee documents. Agendas and non-confidential reports from meetings not published on this page are available on request.

The purpose of the Health and Safety Consultative Committee is to create and maintain a safe and healthy work environment by considering issues relating to the health and safety of employees, students and visitors to the university and acting as a forum for management to consult with employees and their recognised trade unions on matters relating to their health and safety. The Health and Safety Consultative Committee advises on the development of policies, procedures and regulations which will safeguard the health and safety, welfare and wellbeing of staff, students and visitors to the university, and monitors their implementation. The Health and Safety Consultative Committee also monitors statistics on accidents, incidents and sickness and recommends action to address key issues which may arise from these.

In addition, the Health and Safety Consultative Committee receives and considers recommendations from the Wellbeing Sub-Committee, established to support the development of a thriving community which promotes and sustains colleague and student wellbeing. The Wellbeing Sub-Committee overseas the strategic direction and impact of the University Mental Health Colleague Action Plan and the Mental Health and Wellbeing Student Action Plan. The Wellbeing Sub-Committee also promotes and make recommendations regarding wellbeing and mental health considerations with respect to our University’s policy and practice.

The joint Chairs of the Health and Safety Consultative Committee are Andy Allison and Sareen Galbraith
The Secretary to the Health and Safety Consultative Committee is Liz Proctor
The joint Chairs of the Wellbeing Sub-Committee are Sarah Swales and Jo Jones
The Secretary to the Wellbeing Sub-Committee is Nicola Beaumont