LATEST NEWS

UCEA launch a consultation exercise on the Health & Safety Strategy Plan 2011 – 2015.Take part now
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USHA members get 15% discount to the 4th Annual HSW / IIRSM Conference.

This year’s theme is “Health & Safety at Work - the latest developments and practical solutions to build a safer working environment”
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Is the HE sector meeting its objectives? Have your say now.
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Do you know how the new FIT NOTE works ? Read up on the latest in an article from our partner organisation UCEA.
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Morgan Cole Solicitors, one of the sponsors at our spring MMU Conference has news on fines in work related death prosecutions
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USHA Nano Sub Group
Chair June Freeland, of Strathclyde University, attends special conference in Colorado. Find out what was said about Nanomaterials and worker health issues.
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Vacancy at Durham University
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New initiatives agreed at USHA’s Fire Sub-Groups Annual Summer Seminar.
Get reaction from the Groups Chairman Peter Seal, Fire Statistics Co-ordinator Karen Firth and event sponsors Prestige Fire Door Services
Find out more and view more photos.
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Funding cuts have a hugh impact on your team.
The Wellbeing project, in conjunction with USHA, is working to support staff so they remain healthy, can cope with the stresses of change, and can perform to the best of their abilities. Find out how you can ensure a strong, resilient workforce in the future.
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Cabinet Office offers 5% discount to USHA Members
Emergency Planning in Higher Education Course
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Member Resources

Future Developments

 

Welcome to the Universities Safety and Health Association

Welcome to USHA (Homepage)

USHA's mission is to ensure the wellbeing of university staff, students and visitors through the promotion of health and safety in higher education.

  • Knowledge Exchange
  • Conference and Seminars
  • Consultation and lobbying
  • Expert advice to UCEA
  • Liaison with external partners
  • Tools of the TRADE
  • Professional development programme
  • Discussion and debate
  • Celebrating success
  • Developing best practice
  • World stage
  • Leadership

Some key benefits for USHA Members

  • KPI - Key Performance Indicators – detailed information on Fire & Accident Statistics
  • GAP - Guidance and Policies – a resource bank of information
  • TRADE – Free advertising in the USHA Trade Directory with an easy to use database system of service providers.
  • CONFERENCES – Opportunities to hear top calibre national & international speakers, exchange best of practise and network & socialise with colleagues.
  • FORUMS – Web link debates on topical issues, latest ideas and opinions.

If you are considering becoming an USHA member or you are interested in partnership or sponsorship opportunities contact our Executive Officer & Development Manager Lynda Couch-Smith admin@usha.org.uk

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Judith Hackett CBE, Chair of The HSE, with Alan Cowen, Chair of USHA at the Manchester Spring Conference

"It has put USHA on an international stage and we appreciate the support from the Chair of the HSE.

USHAs development has come to fruition with investment in a central resource , strategic partnerships and quality sector guidance. The conference was also great value for money."
Alan Cowen, Chair of USHA

cshema-conferenceUSHA Chair Alan Cowen attends the CSHEMA conference in Baltimore.

 USHA Chair Alan Cowen with fellow members of the International Safety and Health in Higher Education Forum, Peck Thian Guan Director for the Office of Safety, Health and Environment at National University of Singapore and Susan Magor Director of Environmental Health and Safety at University of Concordia in Canada.

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 USHA Chair Alan Cowen with CSHEMA President Herb Wagner and Robin Izzo Associate Director of EHS from Princeton University attending Baltimore Orioles baseball game.  The first ball was thrown by the First Lady Michelle Obama followed by a health message on tackling childhood obesity.

TRADE DIRECTORY

Search for and find preferred suppliers to the Health & Safety Community. Click here to start using the TRADE Directory

Sponsorship Opportunities

Do you want to promote your company to an international community of health and safety professionals? You can learn more about sponsorship opportunities, which include a listing in the TRADE directory here.