Oxford Brookes University Health and Safety Advisors Forum
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.
- 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:
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(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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