Health and safety at work policy statement

Oxford Brookes University is distinctive in nature, a modern, forward thinking institution. Through our excellence in teaching, research and knowledge exchange we make the world a better and fairer place. Respected internationally for our bold leadership and innovation in education; for helping organisations to develop sustainably; and for impactful research. In doing so it is essential we take all appropriate measures to control the occupational health and safety risks connected with our activities.

Our aim is to provide a safe and healthy environment by taking effective means to manage our risks and protect people from being harmed. Oxford Brookes University is committed to a process of continuous improvement in the management of health and safety in all areas of work and study.

We recognise that this involves more than simply putting good policies, systems and processes in place, and we will take all reasonably practicable measures to ensure the safety of all persons, who are affected by the activities of the University.

We will achieve this by:

• working together as one team to put practical occupational health and safety risk management arrangements in place, this includes consulting with and seeking participation from relevant stakeholders.
• ensuring compliance with all applicable health and safety legislation and other requirements to which the University subscribes.
• building the right capabilities within our leaders, managers and staff to support our occupational health and safety values and vision.
• mainstreaming occupational health and safety excellence into everything we do, including all business planning and decision making processes.
• setting meaningful occupational health and safety objectives and targets, using continuous improvement techniques to deliver better performance.
• monitor the scale of occupational ill health and the effectiveness of measures to reduce it
• providing sufficient information, instruction, training and supervision to employees, students and others working on behalf of the University.
• following the belief that we do not compromise on occupational health and safety.

We will provide the appropriate leadership, management and resources to enable this to happen, with everyone who works, studies and lives with us, playing an essential part in securing a safe and healthy environment for all.

The University will make this policy available to the general public, students and all persons working for, in or on behalf of the University.