Safety Office

Health and Safety Publications

Welcome to the Health and Safety Division publications catalogue.

Policies and Codes of Practice and Leaflets are all listed below, although access via this website is restricted to Cambridge University staff and students.

Policies and Codes of Practice can be downloaded or they can be ordered. Most leaflets need to be ordered.

To order publications tick the appropriate box/boxes of those publications you wish to receive, proceed to the bottom of the page, click the order button and complete the contact information page. Status verification may be required before your request is fulfilled.

If you cannot find what you are looking for, then please contact us on 01223 333301 or via email: safety@admin.cam.ac.uk

Leaflets

Biological/Food Information

HSD102BDealing with threats by post (including Chemical, Biological and Radiological)Sep 2010
HSD106BBiological Safety - The 'Numbers Game' Sep 2010
HSD111BControl of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) - Biological Agents Hazard Groups (rev 2)Nov 2011
HSD134BFood Safety Legislation (rev 2)Feb 2011
HSD135BCatering Options - A Guide for Depts and Faculties (rev 2)Feb 2011
HSD136BStaff Kitchens and Tearooms - General Hygiene Requirements (rev 2)Feb 2011
HSD137BFood Hygiene Training Requirements (rev 2)Feb 2011
HSD141BBarbecue Safety (rev 2)Sep 2009
HSD142BPurchase, Delivery and Storage of Food (rev 2)Feb 2011
HSD143BPreparation and Service of Food (rev 2)Feb 2011
HSD144BPersonal Hygiene Requirements for Individuals Preparing or Serving Food (rev 2)Feb 2011
HSD145BCleaning and Pest Control in Food Preparation Areas (rev 2)Feb 2011
HSD148BGuidance on Departmental Christmas Parties (rev 2)Sep 2009
HSD164BAutoclaves: Validation and MonitoringSep 2010
HSD165BSchedule 5 - Anti-Terrorism Crime and Security Act Sep 2010
HSD169BFood Safety for Charity Events (rev 1)May 2011
HSD172BFood Complaints – A guide for departments and University operated food outletsMar 2010
HSD173BWaste Inactivation Validation Sep 2010
HSD175BLegionella Awareness, Frequently asked QuestionsJan 2011

Chemical Hazards Information

HSD103CFume Cupboard Users, 12 Rules (rev 2)Jul 2009
HSD115CLocal Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) (rev 2)Jul 2009
HSD120CWorking with Wood (rev 2)Jul 2009
HSD121CCompressed Gases – A User’s Survival GuideJul 2009
HSD123CUsing Ethidium Bromide?Mar 2008
HSD124CHandling of Peroxides and Peroxide-forming Chemicals (rev 1)Oct 2007
HSD131CA Guide to Hazardous Substance Risk Assessment (rev 1)Oct 2007
HSD147CNanoparticles - Safety Guidance Notes (rev 1)Jul 2010
HSD168CGlove Selection, Guidance for Handling ChemicalsAug 2008
HSD176CAcid Piranha Solution: User GuidanceSep 2011
HSD177CAcetylene Gas: User GuidanceFeb 2012

Emergency/First aid Information

HSD110ESafety Stations (Integral eye wash and drench units) - The Good Practice Guide (rev 4)Feb 2011
HSD117EAccidents and Incidents (1) – Reporting Categories (rev 3)Dec 2009
HSD118EAccidents and Incidents (2) – How to report them (rev 3)Dec 2009
HSD119EChecking the Fit of your Face Mask (rev 2)Dec 2010

Miscellaneous Information

HSD104MRisk Assessment for Expectant and Nursing MothersJul 2004
HSD105MPatrolling Scientific Departments (2nd Ed)Oct 2005
HSD107MThe Consultative Committee for Safety - Information for new members of the Committee (rev 2)Feb 2009
HSD108MSafety MattersNov 2008
HSD109MHealth and Safety in the University - Information for New Departmental Safety Officers (rev 2)Apr 2009
HSD112MSafety Audits, Inspections (rev 3)Nov 2011
HSD122MYour Responsibility for Safety (rev 2)Jan 2009
HSD125MRisk Assessment, COSHH, Safe Systems of Work and Safety Data sheets. What's the Difference? (rev 2)Sep 2011
HSD126MHealth and Safety in the University - Information for New Departmental Administrators (rev 2)Mar 2012
HSD128MHealth and Safety in the University - Safety for Directors of Study (rev 1)May 2007
HSD129MHealth and Safety in the University-Safety for Students (rev 1)Apr 2009
HSD130MDriving at Work - A Brief Guide for Administrators and Managers (rev 3)Feb 2011
HSD132MH&S Guidance on the use and Siting of Photocopiers & similar equip (rev 3)Feb 2011
HSD133MPermits to Work (rev 3)Feb 2011
HSD138MStrategy for Safety Management superseded by Grant Thornton audit (copy available on request)Feb 2009
HSD139MAnnual Report of the Health and Safety Executive CommitteeDec 2010
HSD140MGuidance on Managing Security Involving Visitors and Contractors (rev 3)Feb 2011
HSD150MLittle Green Safety BookJan 2008
HSD151MDriving at Work (rev 2)Feb 2009
HSD153MIndividual Safety Training Record (rev 1)Aug 2010
HSD154MCompetent and Safe (rev 1)Jan 2009
HSD155MWorkplace WorkoutApr 2007
HSD156MVocational Training (rev 3)Apr 2010
HSD157MInformation and contacts for EM Project Managers (rev 1)Jul 2009

Physical and Workplace Hazards Information

HSD101PElectrical Safety, 12 Rules (rev 1)Feb 2006
HSD116PWorking Safely with Display Screen Equipment (DSE) (rev 1)Sep 2007
HSD149PManual HandlingJan 2007
HSD152PWorking Safely at Height (rev 3)Feb 2011
HSD161PWorking Safely with Display Screen Equipment (DSE) LaptopsSep 2007
HSD174PGuidance for the use of Electrical Adaptors and ExtensionsJul 2011

Radiation Information

HSD113RWorking Safely with Artificial Sources of Ultraviolet Radiation (rev 1)Feb 2010
HSD114RUltraviolet Radiation in Biological Applications (rev 1)Jul 2009
HSD146RLeak Testing of Sealed Sources (rev 1)Apr 2011
HSD158RModel Local Rules: Laboratory Work involving Radioactive Substances (rev 3)Aug 2011
HSD159RDecommissioning of Laboratories used for Work with Unsealed Radioactive Sources (rev 3)Oct 2011
HSD160RTritium Wipe TestsAug 2007
HSD167RTransport - Wipe TestsOct 2008
HSD189RNaturally Occurring Radioactive Materials (NORM)Mar 2012

Policies and Codes of Practice


Biological/Food Information

HSD006BAnimal Allergy including that to Laboratory AnimalsMay 2004
HSD027BDisposal of Biological/Clinical Laboratory WasteApr 2004
HSD028BSafe Biological Practice (SBP) for Prevention and Control of Exposure to Biological Agents in the LaboratoryJul 2004
HSD036BFood Safety Policy (rev 3)Feb 2011
HSD057BHow to Transport Biological Samples, Cultures and Other Scientific/Research-Related Items (rev 1), plus ACDP Transport of TSE Infected MaterialJun 2010

Chemical Hazards Information

HSD002CHazardous Substances Policy (rev2)Sep 2011
HSD009CRespiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) - Its Selection and Use (rev 1)Jul 2007
HSD011CMan Made Mineral FibresOct 2006
HSD018CDisposal of Chemical and Laboratory Waste Policy (rev 2)May 2012
HSD019CSafe Chemical Practice (rev 4)Sep 2011
HSD021CList of Carcinogens, Mutagens and Substances Toxic to Reproduction (rev 1 - no changes)Mar 2009
HSD026CWorking Safely with Carcinogens, Mutagens and Substances Toxic to Reproduction (rev 1)Oct 2007
HSD029CThe Safe Use of Laboratory Ducted Fume Cupboards (rev 2)May 2011
HSD030CHazardous Substance Risk Assessment Form (rev 2)Oct 2010
HSD032CCompressed Gas User Guidance (rev 1)Sep 2011
HSD033CCOSHH Health Record Form (rev 2)Dec 2011
HSD034CUse of Latex Disposable GlovesJan 2006
HSD037CMercury: Guidance on Safe Use and Management of Contamination in University Departments (rev 2)Oct 2011
HSD041CLatex Initial Health Assessment QuestionnaireJan 2006
HSD042CLatex Annual Health Assessment QuestionnaireJan 2006
HSD051CSafe Storage of Hazardous Chemicals in Stockrooms Workshops and Laboratories (rev 1)Sep 2011
HSD053CReduced Oxygen Atmospheres Resulting From the Use of Cryogens or Compressed Gases in the Work PlaceJun 2007
HSD059CGlove Selection GuidanceMay 2008
HSD060CCarbon Nanotubes and other Synthetic Insoluble Fibrous Nanoparticles (rev 1)Nov 2011
HSD067CRespiratory and Skin SensitisersApr 2010

Emergency/First aid Information

HSD008EFirst AidJun 2001
HSD020EAccident, Dangerous Occurrence and Report Form (rev 1)Dec 2009
HSD023EFirst Aid - Special Hazards 1 - Hydrofluoric AcidDec 2005
HSD024EFirst Aid - Special Hazards 2 - Cyanide (rev 1)Dec 2011

Miscellaneous Information

HSD003MWhere Children and Young Adults may Visit, For the Use of Depts
HSD004MEating and Drinking in the Workplace with particular reference to Laboratories and Workshops (rev 1)Aug 2007
HSD015MManaging Contractors Safely (rev 3)Feb 2011
HSD016MUniversity Health & Safety PolicyOct 2011
HSD022MVacating Premises (rev 3)Feb 2011
HSD031MTravel at Work (rev 4)Mar 2011
HSD038MPermit to Work (rev 2)Feb 2011
HSD039MWorking Away from Cambridge (rev 1)Feb 2009
HSD040MSafety Education and Training PolicyApr 2010
HSD044MRisk Assessment Handbook (rev 2)Nov 2010
HSD045MRisk Assessment FormsNov 2010
HSD052MLone Working (rev 1)Apr 2010
HSD056MWorking Out of Hours (WOOH)Mar 2008
HSD062MWorking Safely in Confined SpacesDec 2010
HSD063MRisk Assessment Long FormOct 2008
HSD065MHealth and Safety InductionOct 2010

Physical and Workplace Hazards Information

HSD001PWorking Safely with Electricity (rev 2)Apr 2010
HSD012PLadders and Access Equipment (rev 4)Feb 2011
HSD046PPressure Equipment (rev 2)May 2011
HSD047PLifting Equipment (rev 2)Aug 2011
HSD050PControl of Hand Arm Vibration at Work (rev 1)Dec 2011

Radiation Information

HSD007RManagement of Work with Ionising Radiations (rev 2)Oct 2011
HSD010RWorking Safely with Unsealed Radioactive Sources (rev 2)Aug 2011
HSD013RSafe Use of Lasers, 3rd EdJul 2007
HSD014RSafe Use of Artificial Sources of Ultraviolet Radiation, (rev 1)May 2010
HSD017RWorking Safely with Radiation Generators (rev 1)Jan 2011
HSD025RTransport and Movement of Radioactive Materials (rev 3)Oct 2009
HSD035RBest Available Techniques for Radiactive Waste Disposal, (rev 3)Jan 2011
HSD054RLaboratory standards for areas where radioactive substances are used or stored, or where radioactive waste is accumulated or disposed (rev 3)Feb 2012
HSD064RArtificial Optical Radiation PolicyMay 2010
HSD066RWorking Safely with Sealed Radioactive Sources (rev 3)Mar 2012