Health & Safety Induction Checklist

HEALTH & SAFETY INDUCTION CHECKLIST
SECTION A: Mandatory for all Staff
1. HEALTH & SAFETY POLICIES Date Initials

a Completed all relevant Induction online H&S courses
b Received copy of the University H&S Policy
c Received copy of the School / Directorate H&S Policy
d Checked understanding of contents, with resolution of any
language / culture issues
e Names of individuals with safety responsibilities
f Explanation of employee’s responsibilities with regard to
the health & safety policies
2. FIRE SAFETY Date Initials

a Action in the event of a fire including fire exits, fire
evacuation route and assembly points and any alternative
routes
b Correct method for calling the Fire Brigade
c Difference between ‘prepare to leave’ alarm and
‘evacuation’ alarm (if applicable)
d Location of fire alarm call points and how to activate them
e Day and time of weekly fire alarm test
f Location of fire extinguishers
g Identification of which fire extinguishers can be used with
different equipment and types of fire (as appropriate)
h Use of fire extinguishers and what to do after use (as
appropriate)
i Explanation of non-use of lifts in fire
j Identification of any disabilities or difficulties in responding
to an emergency evacuation
3. HOUSEKEEPING Date Initials

a Reasons for maintaining tidy work areas
b Reasons for safe practices in office environments
c Reasons for maintaining clear access including hazards
caused by obstructing gangways, using fire extinguishers
as door stops, etc
d Procedures for dealing with common causes of accidents,
e.g. trips, slips, etc
4. ACCIDENTS & ABNORMAL OCCURRENCES Date Initials

a Accident reporting procedure and its importance
b Location of Occupational Health
c Location of the nearest first aid kit and contact details for
first aiders
d Action in case of injury to self or others
e Procedure in the event of a dangerous occurrence
f Explain procedure for reporting and dealing with “near
misses”, and any other occurrence which could have
resulted in injury or illness
5. SMOKING Date Initials

a University Smoking Policy including the ‘5 metre rule’
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6. PERSONAL HYGIENE Date Initials
a Reasons for personal hygiene, including risk of cross
infection (if applicable)
b Reporting contact for notifiable diseases including
examples of such diseases (if applicable)
7. RISK ASSESSMENT Date Initials

a Explanation of results of all relevant risk assessments and
where they are kept
b General requirements for risk assessment in the workplace
c Specific requirements for assessment of exposure to
substances hazardous to health (COSHH regulations)
d Specific requirements for risk assessment of display screen
equipment (DSE Regulations)
e Explain procedures for assessing manual handling work
and identify any training needs
f Any specific arrangements for handling materials or
objects which are dangerous or difficult
8. SAFETY ADVISERS, REPRESENTATIVES AND Date Initials

COMMITTEE
a Introduction to School Safety Advisor (SSA)
b Explanation of SSA’s role
c Introduction to Trade Union Safety Representative
d Explanation of Representative’s role (as distinct from
SSA’s)
e Explanation of the function of the Health & Safety
Committee
9. OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH Date Initials

a Completion and return of the Pre-employment Health
Checklist.
b Explanation of the need to attend for statutory health
surveillance (if applicable)
10. HEALTH & SAFETY TRAINING REQUIREMENTS Date Initials

a Explanation of the provision of Health & Safety Training
b Any specific mandatory Health & Safety Training (e.g.
Lasers, GMOs)
SECTION B: This can be modified by the School Safety advisor to take into account local
hazards. Complete the sections which are applicable. Insert N/A if not applicable
11. CLOTHING Date Initials

a Issue, care and cleaning arrangements of uniforms and
overalls
b Action in the event of clothing being contaminated
12. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) Date Initials

a Identification of where PPE is needed in the workplace
b How to wear and take care of PPE
c Assessment procedures for protective equipment
d Issuing, storing, maintaining and replacing procedures
e Use of eye protection and areas where such use is
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mandatory
f Arrangements for obtaining eye protection
g Limitations of PPE
h Hearing protection
i Procedures for assessment of loud noise
13. USE OF COMPUTERS Date Initials

a Explain concept of a display screen equipment user
b Arrangements for carrying out a workplace self-
assessment and follow-up procedure
c Explain need for regular breaks from using the computer
d Explain arrangements for eye tests
14. ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT Date Initials

a Checks required before use
b Action if faults found
c Procedure for testing portable electrical equipment
d Procedures when new equipment is obtained
15. CHEMICAL HAZARDS Date Initials

a Safe handling and storage methods for corrosive liquids
b Safe handling and storage methods for compressed gases,
including asphyxiants
c Safe handling and storage methods for flammable solvents
16. SPILLAGES Date Initials

a Action in the event of spillages
17. WASTE DISPOSAL Date Initials

a General waste/rubbish disposal systems
b Hazardous waste/rubbish disposal systems
c Disposal of waste solvents
d Disposal of other chemicals
18. LABORATORIES / WORKSHOPS / KITCHENS Date Initials

a Access arrangements for laboratories / workshops /
kitchens
b Training in use of equipment
c Machine hazards
d Correct safe operating procedures
e Correct guarding
f Methods and hazards of internal transport
g Arrangements for equipment left running overnight
including any permit systems
19. USE OF OTHER EQUIPMENT Date Initials

a Precautions to be taken when using gas cylinders
b Use of regulators for gas cylinders and restrictions on
interchangeability
c Use of lasers including particular precautions for Class 3b
and 4 lasers
d Training and use of breathing apparatus
e Any other equipment (please list below)
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20. RADIOLOGICAL HAZARDS Date Initials
a Local rules for ionising and non-ionising radiation use
b Access to advice on radiological hazards ie the Radiological
Protection Supervisor and Advisor
21. SUPERVISION OF STUDENTS Date Initials

a Supervisor’s responsibilities for supervision of students
b Responsibilities on field trips
22. OTHER HAZARDS Date Initials

a Insert any other matters identified by the SSA as
important in your particular department
b Particular arrangements for equipment regarding statutory
examinations, e.g. pressurised vessels, lifting equipment
c Explanation of site traffic system (as applicable)
To be completed by the new member of staff:
I agree that I have been given all relevant information covered by the above list
Name (block capitals)
School/Directorate
Signed Date
To be completed by Line Manager / Appointed Person:
I confirm that the above named has received safety induction training as indicated on
this checklist
Signed Date
To be completed by the School Safety Advisor:
I confirm that I have been introduced to the above member of staff
Signed Date
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HEALTH & SAFETY INDUCTION CHECKLIST

SECTION A: Mandatory for all Staff

1. HEALTH & SAFETY POLICIES Date Initials

2. FIRE SAFETY Date Initials

3. HOUSEKEEPING Date Initials

4. ACCIDENTS & ABNORMAL OCCURRENCES Date Initials

5. SMOKING Date Initials

7. RISK ASSESSMENT Date Initials

8. SAFETY ADVISERS, REPRESENTATIVES AND Date Initials

9. OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH Date Initials

10. HEALTH & SAFETY TRAINING REQUIREMENTS Date Initials

11. CLOTHING Date Initials

12. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) Date Initials

13. USE OF COMPUTERS Date Initials

14. ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT Date Initials

15. CHEMICAL HAZARDS Date Initials

16. SPILLAGES Date Initials

17. WASTE DISPOSAL Date Initials

18. LABORATORIES / WORKSHOPS / KITCHENS Date Initials

19. USE OF OTHER EQUIPMENT Date Initials

21. SUPERVISION OF STUDENTS Date Initials

22. OTHER HAZARDS Date Initials

To be completed by the new member of staff:

Name (block capitals)

To be completed by Line Manager / Appointed Person:

Name (block capitals)

To be completed by the School Safety Advisor:

I confirm that I have been introduced to the above member of staff

Name (block capitals)

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