Draft Policies for Comment

Policies under development

This page contains links to any University Health and Safety Policies which are currently under review, or are in development, so that people can comment on the Policies before they are approved by the Policy Oversight Group (POG).

Comments can added directly to the Policy or can be channelled to the University Health and Safety CommiteeLink opens in a new window via the representative from your department or faculty.

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Policies for Comment

Policy Title	Deadline for comments	New Policy or Review	Summary of Changes
Contractors PolicyLink opens in a new window	Extended to 18 October 2026	Review	Transfered over to the new policy template, addition of RACI and Responsibilities Grid and minor amendments
Pressure Systems PolicyLink opens in a new window	Extended to 18 October 2026	Review	Transfered over to the new policy template, addition of RACI and Responsibilities Grid and minor amendments
Roof Works PolicyLink opens in a new window	Extended to 18 October 2026	Review	Transfered over to the new policy template, addition of RACI and Responsibilities Grid and minor amendments
Statutory Inspection and Certification PolicyLink opens in a new window	Extended to 18 October 2026	Review	Transfered over to the new policy template, addition of RACI and Responsibilities Grid and minor amendments

Currently under review, consultation to follow:

DSEAR
Explosives
Substances Hazardous to Health
Stress Management
Work Equipment
Smoking

Policies closed for comments and preparing for final approval through POG:

Confined Spaces
Permit to Work
Working at Height
Water Policy