SAFETY OFFICE REQUIREMENTS PHILOSOPY DOCUMENT INTRODUCTION This document is one of a suite of Philosophy Documents which provide guidance to Design Teams working on projects for the University of Oxford. See the Introduction to the Philosophy Documents for general guidance. The University Safety Office is responsible for a range of matters and their advice should be sought during the design process on all relevant issues. Below is a brief outline of their responsibilities in relation to construction projects. Contact names and details are found in Appendix A at the back of this document. Fire Safety Matters Laboratory Design Fume Cupboards Radiation Asbestos Project Sign Off Safety Office Remit The Safety Office is responsible for providing health and safety and environmental protection advice and services to all departments and members of the University. The Office implements management strategy and policies approved by the University’s Health and Safety Management Committee to enable the University to discharge its obligations in respect of occupational health and safety. The Office is also responsible for the implementation of a number of rolling programmes of health and safety improvements in the University, such as structural fire precautions, fume cupboards, containment facilities in laboratories handling dangerous pathogens, and asbestos management. In addition, the Safety Office administers a mini minor works budget and provides some health and safety services, including hazardous wastes disposal, provision of safety signs, a safety library, and fire alarm contract administration. Legislative Framework The general provisions of the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 impose a duty on all employers to ensure, as far as is reasonably practicable, the safety of their employees at work by maintaining safe plant, safe systems of work, and safe premises, and also by ensuring adequate instruction, training and supervision. The University is also bound by the Act to ensure the safety of all other persons, who (though not employees) may be affected by the University's work activities. Fire Safety
SAFETY OFFICE REQUIREMENTS PHILOSOPY DOCUMENT INTRODUCTION This document is one of a suite of Philosophy Documents which provide guidance to Design Teams working on projects for the University of Oxford. See the Introduction to the Philosophy Documents for general guidance. The University Safety Office is responsible for a range of matters and their advice should be sought during the design process on all relevant issues. Below is a brief outline of their responsibilities in relation to construction projects. Contact names and details are found in Appendix A at the back of this document. Fire Safety Matters Laboratory Design Fume Cupboards Radiation Asbestos Project Sign Off Safety Office Remit The Safety Office is responsible for providing health and safety and environmental protection advice and services to all departments and members of the University. The Office implements management strategy and policies approved by the University’s Health and Safety Management Committee to enable the University to discharge its obligations in respect of occupational health and safety. The Office is also responsible for the implementation of a number of rolling programmes of health and safety improvements in the University, such as structural fire precautions, fume cupboards, containment facilities in laboratories handling dangerous pathogens, and asbestos management. In addition, the Safety Office administers a mini minor works budget and provides some health and safety services, including hazardous wastes disposal, provision of safety signs, a safety library, and fire alarm contract administration. Legislative Framework The general provisions of the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 impose a duty on all employers to ensure, as far as is reasonably practicable, the safety of their employees at work by maintaining safe plant, safe systems of work, and safe premises, and also by ensuring adequate instruction, training and supervision. The University is also bound by the Act to ensure the safety of all other persons, who (though not employees) may be affected by the University's work activities. Fire Safety
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