One approach is to undertake a broad-brush assessment of work activities in order to identify workplaces and activities where there is a possibility of significant risk. These should then be assessed in detail, and the results of the assessment recorded. If it is possible to identify workplaces and activities where the risks are not significant, these can be noted, and no further assessment will be needed unless circumstances change. The quality of risk assessments should be monitored during departmental safety inspections. Guidance Members of staff joining a department ought to receive induction training in accordance with the University Induction Procedures, published by the Personnel Department.
Students ought to receive induction training within the first month of joining.
Current guidance on induction training is contained in appendix SP11 of the Safety Manual. All those delegated safety related duties should receive training related to those duties. Other training needs should be identified by systematic analysis, in consultation with the Training and Development Co-ordinator where appropriate. The majority of departments are expected to undertake planned inspections at intervals no greater than 6 months. Some departments, whose work is considered to present a low potential risk, are expected to undertake planned inspections annually.