The resources below describe how the University manages the risks to health and safety and are designed to assist University students, staff, visitors and contractors in ensuring risks associated with University activities are properly controlled, minimised or removed.

Health and Safety Introduction

Find out more about who the Health and Safety team are, what we can do for you and how to get in touch with us.

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Policies, Codes of Practice & Guidance

View a comprehensive list of all University Health and Safety policies and codes of practice, as well as guidelines on how to best follow them.

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Risk Assessment

Identify the process for Faculties and Departments to follow to ensure that all significant risks have been assessed and read advice on how to carry out the assessments.

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Incident Reporting

This section provides guidance on how to report accidents or near misses that occur on campus.

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Fire Safety

Find information on the Fire Policy and evacuation procedures, fire exits and refuges, fire assembly points, personal emergency and evacuation plans and fire design guides.

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Contractors, Consultants and External Partners

Guidance for contractors and external partners working directly for the University - information on local policies, procedures, potential hazards and risks associated with working on University premises.

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Accessibility Information

​​Northumbria University works with AcessAble to provide detailed accessibility information for all of our buildings on campus.

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