Based in the Health and Safety Centre, the team provide a professional service to University staff and students and their goal is to ensure the University is at all times a safe and healthy environment for staff, students and visitors.
There are several University policies, procedures and guidance documents available to support us in achieving this goal which may be found in the relevant section on this site.
The University's health and safety and occupational health staff are based in the health and safety centre, which is in the Foster Building.
There are three members of staff working in the centre to offer you advice and information.
- Steven Westcough - Head of Health, Safety & Wellbeing
- Lynn Smith - Senior Health & Safety Adviser
- Debbie Palmer - Occupational Health Adviser
They are supported by department safety officers.
All new University staff and students are shown the University's health and safety induction presentation.
Health, Safety and well-being report 2022/23
When starting at the University all staff and students are provided, during induction, with the relevant Health and Safety information. From September a campaign is being launched to remind student to "Watch Your Step" and as well as the content below, messages will be displayed on screens across the University, including the big screen in Campus Heart.
Accident reporting
All accidents resulting in injury must be reported to the health and safety centre using this link which will take you to our accident reporting from. Once this information is completed, the health and safety staff may contact you further regarding this. Any absence from work resulting from an accident must be reported as soon as possible to the health and safety centre by the appropriate supervisor.
Personal emergency evacuation plan
All Teesside University students must be able to leave buildings safely in the event of a fire or other emergency. We understand that many people with disabilities or other medical conditions will be able to escape unaided; however, some may require assistance. Therefore, we request that you consider your emergency evacuation arrangements in relation to your own needs. If necessary we will draw up a Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan (PEEP) with you.
Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan Procedure
Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan information and examples
Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan questionnaire
Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans - students
Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans - students
Smoke-free campus
The University has a No Smoking Policy which supports the vision of a smoke-free campus.
Occupational health
The occupational health adviser works in the health and safety centre, providing an accessible, confidential, advisory service for all employees. Advice and support is provided regarding the effects of health on work and work on health.
Children on campus
Children are not normally allowed on campus unless the University gives special dispensation resulting from circumstances such as severe weather conditions. Please review the guidance for full details.
Animals on campus
Please review the policy for full details.
Health and Safety Guidance for Students that are Pregnant
If you are pregnant or have recently given birth, there are certain activities and processes that can put you or your child at risk. Please review the University guidance to identify our processes and duties relating to pregnant students under health and safety legislation and areas that may have hazards that could put a pregnant student or their child at risk.
Guidance for pregnant employees and employees that have recently given birth risk assessment questionnaire
Guidance for Pregnant Students and Students that have recently given birth Risk Assessment Questionnaire
