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Health and Safety

All incidents, accidents and safety concerns must be reported to this office as soon as possible

First aid responders, first aid equipment, and defibrillators are available across DCU campuses

This office provides Health and Safety training for staff

Guidance, including operating procedure and template, for the Risk Assessment process

Guidance for staff and researchers working out of hours or carrying out lone work

Welcome

Welcome to the DCU Health and Safety Office.

We provide the guidance and information required to - as far as reasonably practicable - keep our staff, students and visitors safe on DCU campuses.

Developing health and safety policies, procedures and management arrangements to help meet statutory obligations
Providing support and guidance to Heads of Schools and Units and Departments
Assisting Health and Safety Coordinators and academics on how to manage health and safety
Publishing Standard Operating Procedures and guidance on managing the risks from specific hazards
Developing tools such as templates to assist with risk assessment processes
Monitoring health and safety performance through auditing and inspection
Reporting to the University Health and Safety Consulting, Steering Group as required
Providing a range of health and safety training courses.
Coordinating the investigation of health and safety incidents and accidents