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Safety in Fieldwork Consultation |
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Consultation on the revised UCEA/USHA Safety in Fieldwork HE sector guidance
This page has been setup to provide you with all of the information and forms you need to actively participate in the consultation process on the sector guidance.
The HE sector guidance on Safety in Fieldwork (2005) has been updated to align with good practice from BS8848 and the revised document separates out core actions from good practice. A series of case studies are included to indicate good practice.
Consultation period
The consultation period runs from 15th February 2010 - 15th April 2010. All comments will be responded to by the Special Interest Group and a summary of the groups responses will be uploaded to this webpage.
Your input is welcome
The Special Interest Group invites you to submit your good practice case studies for consideration and also photographs of fieldwork good practice.
Who can participate
The Safety in Fieldwork Special Interest Group invites USHA members and others to comment on the newly revised sector guidance. Comments are especially welcome from:
- Heads of Health and Safety
- School Safety Advisers
- Academic staff involved in fieldwork
- Vice Chancellors and senior staff
- Administrative support staff involved in fieldwork planning
- Researchers
- Fieldwork steering group within your institution
- USHA regional groups
Submission process
All comments and good practice case studies must be submitted on the comments form here (note - submissions made by e-mail or marked copies will not be accepted)
View and/or download the draft guidance (pdf file) here
For information only (not for consultation) - click here to view the Eversheds Solicitors legal opinion on the application and enforcement of the Corporate Manslaughter and Homicide Act and the Health and Safety at Work Act on overseas fieldwork.
A website forum has been setup to enable discussion with USHA members on this topic - click here to participate in the discussion.
Comment forms need to be sent to
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IOSH 2010 CONFERENCE |
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Glasgow 24th - 25th March.
USHA members are entitled to a 10% discount for the IOSH 2010 Conference
Key note speakers include James Clappison MP Shadow Minister for Work and Pensions,Geoffrey Podger Chief Executive Health & Safety Executive and Tim Roberts Head of Health & Safety Glastonbury Festival.
USHA is pleased to announce that it is a Supporting Organisation of the Conference.
For conference & booking details download the Brochure now.
To get your 10% password code please email Lynda Couch-Smith USHA Executive Officer
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The Health & Safety Guidance for the placement of HE students |
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Judith Hackett ,Chair of the Health & Safety Executive,throws down a challenge to members at the launch.
Read comments and reaction from USHA Chair Alan Cowen.
What are the implications to you and your Institution?
The launch which was a joint initiative between USHA,UCEA and HEOPS took place in London on the 24th November 2009.The Guidance provides a generic framework for considering, managing and supporting health and safety issues relating to student placements in the UK and overseas.
View the article here
Download a copy of the Guidance
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