Health and Safety
• Working within the Health and Safety at Work Act, the post holder has a legal duty to take reasonable care for Health and Safety both for themselves and others who may be affected by their actions. They are also required to undertake Health and Safety training commensurate with the level required by the post and to take part in risk assessment procedures and the implementation of agreed recommended work practices within the area; • Follow Health & Safety regulations appropriate to the work being carried out; • Be aware of and understand the Risk Assessments for individual tasks undertaken; • Inform managers of any hazards or incidents; • Be aware of the impact of the tasks on other users of the building(s) i.e. use warning signs, be aware of the Fire Regulations in particular with respect to Fire Doors and designated escape routes. • Required to undertake training and qualify as authorised person and/or competent person for systems/plant as required; • Taking part in “in service” training as required. This will involve training in the use of machinery and chemicals to ensure that both are used safely; • Report any equipment and maintenance issues to duty manager/ line manager as appropriate; • Assisting work colleagues where required; • Staff also require to relate on a day to day basis with other support services staff, additionally with students and academic and other university staff in a manner which reflects well on the department; • To work within a framework of effective governance, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, legislation, policies and procedures; • To be responsible for your own continuing self-development; • To notify a more senior member of staff of any errors or concerns at the earliest opportunity; • To undertake other duties not specifically stated above, which from time to time are necessary for the effective performance of the Universities business without altering the nature or level of responsibility involved; • Not to interfere with or misuse, anything provided in the interests of health, safety or welfare; • To support the Directorate’s Quality Policy Statement and actively participate in the achievement of SOAS and personal quality objectives. Additional Requirements
General
• The post holder must at all times carry out their responsibilities with due regard to the School’s Respect at SOAS statement and adhere to and promote the School’s Equality and Diversity policies; • The post holder must accept responsibility for ensuring that policies and procedures relating to health and safety at work are adhered to at all times; • The post holder must carry out their duties in line with the requirements of the Data Protection Act; • The post holder must abide by the requirements of the School’s IT policies.
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