Health and Safety

  • Unite Lancaster Branch has an active Health and Safety Committee.
    • We have monthly committee meetings to discuss the huge range of safety issues across campus and share experiences.
    • All our Health and Safety Reps are supported to complete H+S Rep training either with Unite or the TUC.
    • We carry out regular Safety Inspections on departments, buildings or services.
    • We review accident and near-miss forms, speaking to members and investigating further where appropriate.
    • We review and feedback on University Safety Policy, Procedures and Risk Assessments.
    • A number of Reps attend, and joint chair, the Health and Safety Consultative Committee (HSCC)
    • We have a good working relationship with the Safety Office and work constructively with them and the University on all Safety Matters.

If you have a concern relating to any Health and Safety Issue on campus you can contact any of the reps above. As Health and Safety Reps we have a legal right to Investigate and Inspect any campus area and we can support Unite members, other Union members or non-members. We would encourage you to join a union though to give yourself full representation and amplify your voice.