All Health, Safety and Regulated Facilities courses

This training is intended for staff and post graduate students who regularly use DSE to help prevent or reduce the risk of possible health problems arising from computer use. The training is also aimed at those responsible within departments for assisting with the DSE risk assessment process. The course will provide an understanding of the DSE Regulations 1992 (as amended 2002) and discuss employer's and employee's duties regarding the assessment of DSE workstations. There will be theory and a practical demonstration. The training will allow time to discuss some of the common health problems and concerns that may be associated with poor workstation set-up with examples of possible solutions.

An annual update for Departmental Safety Officers.

This training will provide delegates with a basic knowledge of asbestos awareness, the risks and the legal requirements under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012.

Asbestos awareness training is mandatory for all University personnel meeting the prerequisites of the Asbestos Regulations and ACoPs (Accepted Codes of Practice). Training is typically required for personnel who could inadvertently disturb asbestos during the course of their work/activities or instruct someone to do so, eg personnel who work on buildings.

An annual event for Biological Safety Officers (BSOs).

This is a CAA approved 3-day training course and open book examination, covering the requirements of the IATA Dangerous Goods by Air Regulations. Someone possessing this qualification will be an asset to their department as carriers ask for more assurances about the packaging and labelling of cargoes.

Note: Each participant will need to bring an up-to-date IATA manual (which is updated annually) for this Course. A few copies will be available on loan on request at least two weeks prior to the training but others will have to purchase or borrow one independently.

There will be a 0930 start on the first day but subsequent start, finish and break times will be a matter of negotiation with the trainer.

There is unlikely to be another full IATA course organised centrally until 2027.

This course will provide a refresher of what is expected of Departmental fire safety managers to assist responsible persons to comply with current fire safety legislation.

This course will provide clear instruction of what is expected of fire safety managers to assist responsible persons to comply with current fire safety legislation.

If you are a newly appointed Departmental Safety Officer (DSO), this course will give you all the essential information you need to understand your new role - what the role involves and what is doesn’t. We will introduce the key topics of Health and Safety that you will be working with and have plenty of opportunity to discuss any queries that you have. The course should be completed within 3 months of being appointed as a DSO. Space permitting, we also welcome current DSOs and others with a health and safety role.

Fire Safety Awareness training will raise attendees' awareness of fire safety and assist fire safety managers to comply with current fire safety legislation.

University staff working in embedded accommodation at Addenbrooke's Hospital should attend the NHS' fire training for its tenants. This will cover general fire safety awareness specific to the main hospital. (See related courses below for further details.)

Fire Safety Awareness training provided by the NHS for all embedded tenants. It is recommended that this training be refreshed every 2-3 years.

Please note: Bookings will close one week before the event.

Please contact us to arrange Fire Safety Awareness, Fire Warden and/or Evac Chair training in your department.

Fire Warden training will give clear instruction of the roles of designated fire wardens and assist fire safety managers to comply with current fire safety legislation.

Fire Warden training will give clear instruction of the roles of designated fire wardens and assist fire safety managers to comply with current fire safety legislation.

Venue: Seminar Room, James Dyson Building, Department of Engineering, Trumpington Street, Cambridge CB2 1PZ

Managing Safely is ideally suited to managers, research supervisors, administrators with safety responsibilities and Departmental Safety Officers across all sectors of the University. It leads to a nationally recognised and accredited qualification.

Please note to be successful in gaining the qualification delegates will need to pass an assessment on day 3 of the course and complete a risk assessment project to be handed in at a later date. (IOSH is the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health.)

Please contact the course organiser, Jane Oliver if you would like further details before booking on the course.

This course is an essential component of training for new laser users, which should be backed up by practical training in departments.

The course may be suitable for users of other classes of lasers, depending on the risk, but please discuss this with your Laser Safety Officer first.

The Session covers detailed background and case studies of Legionella Bacteria and how it can colonise in domestic water systems. Overview of current legislation and guidance, monitoring and control measures, record keeping and escalation procedures.

This Course includes an examination.

Please contact Michelle Goldsworthy to book a place.

Legionella Awareness Training.

Please contact Michelle Goldsworthy to book a place.

The Working at Height - Safe Use of Ladders and Stepladders training is intended for those working at height and supervisors or managers that ask staff to complete this training, regardless of whether they are working at height themselves or not.

Please contact Neil Stanford to arrange training in your department and discuss any bespoke requirements.

The course will provide an overview of the Human Tissue Act and will be delivered by the MRC Regulatory Support Centre. The Centre provides training, support and guidance to those whose research involves human participants, their tissue, cells or data.

To register your interest, please email RSC to book a place.

A general overview of the required management of Lone Working and Lone Workers within the University of Cambridge.

Please contact Neil Stanford to arrange training in your department and discuss any bespoke requirements.

A video presentation on The Management of Biological Safety at the University of Cambridge for new Postgraduate students.

A University account (formerly called ‘Raven’) is needed to access this online course, although you can log in as a Friend. If you don't have a University account please visit https://help.uis.cam.ac.uk/service/accounts-passwords/it-staff/university-accounts-formerly-raven-universitys-authentication

Please note: Postgraduate students can find further Postgraduate Training on our website.

A video presentation on The Management of Biological Safety at the University of Cambridge for new Postgraduate students.

A University account (formerly called ‘Raven’) is needed to access this online course, although you can log in as a Friend. If you don't have a University account please visit https://help.uis.cam.ac.uk/service/accounts-passwords/it-staff/university-accounts-formerly-raven-universitys-authentication

Please note: Postgraduate students can find further Postgraduate Training on our website.

In this course we will introduce the duties of the Departmental Biological Safety Officer (DBSO) role and how it fits into the broader structure of biological safety management at the University.

A University account (formerly called ‘Raven’) is needed to access this online course, although you can log in as a Friend. If you don't have a University account please visit https://help.uis.cam.ac.uk/service/accounts-passwords/it-staff/university-accounts-formerly-raven-universitys-authentication

In this Course we will outline the legislation, regulations and licences applicable to biological work at the University and transportation of biological material.

A University account (formerly called ‘Raven’) is needed to access this online course, although you can log in as a Friend. If you don't have a University account please visit https://help.uis.cam.ac.uk/service/accounts-passwords/it-staff/university-accounts-formerly-raven-universitys-authentication

In this course we are going to introduce you to what you should consider when you are evaluating a biological risk assessment as a BSO.

A University account (formerly called ‘Raven’) is needed to access this online course, although you can log in as a Friend. If you don't have a University account please visit https://help.uis.cam.ac.uk/service/accounts-passwords/it-staff/university-accounts-formerly-raven-universitys-authentication