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Learning activity

Description
TitleAuthority to Work Induction
CategoryHealth and Safety
OverviewThis course is only for those who manage contractors doing low-risk activities. The session will provide an overview of the University’s policies and procedures for managing contractors doing low-risk work on University premises/property. Low-risk work activities include, but are not limited to, installing signage, cleaning, or locksmithing (where they meet the authority to work criteria). The course also covers reviewing risk assessments provided by third parties and information about our permit management system Pisys. If you are unsure if you require this training, please contact safety@essex.ac.uk.
Learning outcomes
    Schedule
    Book Event 1
    Presenter
    Location3.108
    CampusColchester campus
    Date and time10:00 to 11:30 Friday 6 February 2026
    Duration01:30
    Available places8
    Book Event 2
    Presenter
    Location
    Campus
    Date and time11:00 to 12:30 Tuesday 5 May 2026
    Duration01:30
    Available places8
    Book Event 3
    Presenter
    LocationCTC.3.01
    CampusColchester
    Date and time10:00 to 11:30 Wednesday 29 July 2026
    Duration01:30
    Available places8
    Booking instructions
    University of Essex employeeUse the link provided above to book your place via HR Organiser.
    Partner institutionPlease discuss with your point of contact at your Partner Institution in the first instance.
    Student Union contractors; PhD studentsPlease contact the Organisational Development team.