Consultative Health and Safety Committee 2023-24

Terms of Reference and Constitution

Set out where the body came from, why it was set up, by whom and what type of body it is, for example, Committee of Council.
State if there is a legislative or regulatory requirement for the existence of this body and provide details if so.

To provide an opportunity to discuss general matters of health and safety with those representing the workforce in order to drive a positive health & Safety culture.
The Chair is responsible for ensuring that any equality impacts against each project/policy/process/procedure have been considered as part of the decision-making process.

To consider and comment on existing and emerging trends, changes to policy and operational concerns raised by Union Safety Representatives or other members of staff or students.
To obtain feedback and relay comments about health and safety matters.
To meet a minimum of three times a year with minutes and recommendations of those meetings reported to the University Executive Board.
Ensure the body is fit for purpose by performing an effectiveness review every three years.
Identify any financial authority attributed to the body.
This Group discharges the legal obligation for consultation required by the Safety Representatives and Safety Committee Regulations 1977.

(Member and representative of the University Executive)

Vice-Chair (A senior academic i.e. a Dean)
6 x Union Safety representatives:
- Two representatives of UCU
- Two representatives of UNISON
- Two representatives of UNITE

Quoracy is a minimum attendance of 1/3 of the membership plus 1 person, plus any defined roles [roles are optional] to be able to take decisions where appropriate.