Hazards and safety managment topics A–Z

Please find below a list of the most common hazards and H&S topic areas associated with the Universities activities along with links to useful information. If in doubt please contact us using our online form.

The HSE define a hazard as

A hazard is something (e.g. an object, a property of a substance, a phenomenon or an activity) that can cause adverse effects. For example:

• Water on a staircase is a hazard, because you could slip on it, fall and hurt yourself.
• Loud noise is a hazard because it can cause hearing loss.
• Breathing in asbestos dust is a hazard because it can cause cancer.

For more detailed information on a hazard or safety issue click on a topic: 

Web links:

• Slips and trips: Hazard spotting checklist*
• Stop slips in kitchens*

*The University cannot accept responsibility for external web sites.

University news:

• News feeds