| Title | Managing Health and Safety Essentials |
| Category | Health and Safety |
| Overview | The course covers the University’s legal responsibilities, as set out in the Health and Safety Policy and Code of Practise, and explains what a health and safety management statement is and how to complete it. Participants are also given an overview of support and resources available within the University. A case study is used to help understand what is required of a manager/health and safety lead in the event of an incident and put into context the legal responsibilities.
This is a mandatory course for all Directors and Heads of Department, and for Line Managers and Principal Investigators in high risk / complex risk areas, and is recommended for anyone who has responsibility for health and safety such as HSLOs and DHSOs.
At the end of the course, you will be assessed with a short multiple choice test. If you will require support for the test, please email safety@essex.ac.uk.
Please note that all courses are in person at Colchester campus unless stated otherwise.
If you have booked and are unable to attend, please cancel your place or email safety@essex.ac.uk before the training date. |
| Learning outcomes | - Understand the University health and safety management process
- Understand the part you play in managing health and safety at the University
- Understand the importance of effective health and safety management
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| Presenter | Adam Woodhouse |
| Location | NTC.2.01 |
| Campus | Colchester campus |
| Date and time | 10:00 to 12:00 Friday 19 June 2026 |
| Duration | 02:00 |
| Available places | 23 |
| Presenter | Adam Woodhouse |
| Location | CTC.3.01 |
| Campus | Colchester |
| Date and time | 14:30 to 16:30 Wednesday 15 July 2026 |
| Duration | 02:00 |
| Available places | 24 |
| University of Essex employee | Use the link provided above to book your place via HR Organiser. |
| Partner institution | Please discuss with your point of contact at your Partner Institution in the first instance. |
| Student Union contractors; PhD students | Please contact the Organisational Development team. |