Welcome to Health, Safety & Wellbeing, committed to ensuring that working and studying at the University of Glasgow is as healthy, safe and beneficial for your overall wellbeing, and that of the environment, as possible. We have a variety of professional and clinical specialists who can offer you a range of advice, guidance, training and clinical services in relation to safety management and environmental management as it impacts on you, your colleagues, staff and students.
Safety and Environmental Protection Service
- Isabella Elder Building, Gilmorehill, Glasgow, G12 8QQ
Safety and Environmental Protection Service (SEPS) role is to assist the University in integrating safe working practices into its activities. SEPS monitor these activities and provide advice on routes designed to ensure that the University complies with health and safety and environmental legislation. SEPS can also provide specialist advice on fire, biological and chemical safety as well as construction safety and waste and environmental issues.
Radiation Protection Service
- Kelvin Building, Gilmorehill, Glasgow, G12 8QQ
The Radiation Protection Service (RPS) has been set up to provide information and advice to all departments, students and staff on safety issues arising from the use of ionising and non-ionising radiation.
Safety Training
Safety Induction
New members of staff beginning work in the University must view the Health, Safety and Wellbeing safety induction video within the their first 3 months at the University. Existing staff are also encouraged to view the induction. The presentation is hosted within Moodle and is divided into 14 sections, each of which can viewed independently. The total running time is approximately 25 minutes. Subtitles are embedded in the video and automated titles should be switched off using the cc button on the player to avoid duplication.