HEALTH & SAFETY NOTICE

OBUHSN-06ISSUE 05APRIL 2009

OXFORD BROOKES UNIVERSITY HEALTH AND SAFETY ADVISORS FORUM

(OBUHSAF)

CONTENTS

IntroductionPage 6.2

Objectives & functionsPage 6.2

Membership of OBUHSAFPage 6.2

Appendix 1 List of MembersPage 6.3

INTRODUCTION

1This Health and Safety Notice should be read and understood by all relevant employees of Oxford Brookes University.

2.The Oxford Brookes University Health and Safety Advisors Forum (OBUHSAF) meets once per semester or as at such times as may be required by emergencies or other urgent considerations. The Safety Officer chairs the meetings of the Forum.

OBJECTIVES AND FUNCTIONS

3.The aim of the OBUHSAF is to promote co-operation between the Safety Officer and the Health and Safety Advisors appointed by Heads of Faculties/Directorates in instigating, developing and carrying out measures to ensure the health, safety and welfare of staff, students and visitors at the University. While the Health, Safety and Welfare Committee has overall responsibility for ensuring that the University's Health and Safety policy is being fulfilled, the OBUHSAF supplements the general arrangements for ensuring the continued well-being of employees and students.

  1. The terms of reference of the OBUHSAF will include:

4.1the development, introduction and monitoring of health and

safety rules and safe systems of work,

4.2reporting on unsafe or unhealthy conditions and practices

together with recommendations for remedial action,

4.3the consideration of safety reports,

4.4providing a means of discussing health and safety problems within the University;

4.5reviewing the adequacy and effectiveness of health and

safety communications in the workplace,

4.6reviewing the effectiveness of health and safety training,

4.7the promotion of the health, safety and welfare of the University workforce,

4.8putting items of concern on the Health, Safety & Welfare Committee.

MEMBERSHIP OF THE OBUHSAF

5.The current membership by name of appointee and Faculty/Directorate represented is given at Appendix 1.

Approved by:Issued by:

......

(Vice-Chancellor)(Safety Officer)(Senior Occupational

Health Advisor)

OBUHSN-6: APPENDIX 1

OXFORD BROOKES UNIVERSITY HEALTH AND SAFETY ADVISORS FORUM

As of April 2009

LIST of MEMBERS

Nicola BarnardLearning Resources

Tony BradshawHealth and Life Sciences

Karen BrockingtonHealth and Life Sciences

Caroline BrownLearning Resources

Kay ChambersHealth and Life Sciences

Ann ChaseHall Manager, Harcourt Hill,

Trish CoxAdministration

Diane DeanStudent Services

Andy GlassTechnology Design and Environment

Beth HillAlumni & Events

Ros Jarvis-FosterAcademic and Student Affairs

Sue JohnsonCampus Services

Maggie KleszczewskaHumanities and Social Sciences

Don MarshallLearning Resources

Tim McGillSafety Officer

Elizabeth MitchellHumanities and Social Sciences

Peter MandrupResearch & Business Development

Claire MorrisBusiness

Derek MorrisHumanities and Social Sciences

Peter PhillipsTechnology Design and Environment

Eileen RatcliffeAdmissions

Catherine RileyCatering Services

Caroline RobertsonHealth and Life Sciences (Swindon)

Jane SalisburyHumanities and Social Sciences

Sue SosvilleHall Manager, Cotuit Hall

Richard SummersHall Manager, Warnford Hall

Humphrey TruswellTechnology Design and Environment

Simon WaineAcademic and Student Affairs

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