Health and Safety Procedures

These standards and procedures have been developed to ensure that a consistent approach is taken in the workplace that meets health and safety requirements and keeps us all safe.

Accident and incident reporting are important elements of Health & Safety. The Accident & Incident Reporting Procedures document [opens in a new window] which provides guidance on completing the HS1(a) and HS1(b) reporting forms.  You can find these in the forms section of these Health & Safety pages.

This procedure takes account of the requirements of the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrence Regulations 2013 Act.

This video from the NHS shows the correct way to put on (don) and take off (doff) personal protective equipment (PPE).  It also shows you the correct order to take off your PPE which is very important in infection management and control