UNIVERSITY of GLASGOW

Safety & Environmental Protection Services

Training and learning resources for University of Glasgow Staff

SEPS provide a number of face-to-face training courses and electronic resources. These are available to University of Glasgow staff only and are listed below:


Staff Induction

New staff beginning work in the University are required to complete the Health, Safety & Wellbeing electronic induction within the their first 3 months at the University.  Existing staff are also encouraged to complete the induction. Details of the induction programme can be found the the Health, Safety & Wellbeing webpage.

On-line Induction for New Staff


Fire Safety

SEPS provide fire safety awareness training for all staff via an on-line training package.  Details of how to access this are provided on the main fire safety webpage.  Staff should access and complete this training at least every three years.  

We also provide face-to-face fire safety training courses to Area Fire Officers and to Fire Wardens and can arrange additional bespoke fire safety training where local fire risks merit this.  Contact SEPS for details.

Fire Procedures. A short training guide

Fire Extinguishers - Colours, Classes and Guidance on Use‎‌‎‌‎

 

Other Training Courses

SEPS provide safey training in each of the following areas.

First-aid

Manual Handling and Backcare

Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)

Working Safely (IOSH accredited)

Managing Safely (IOSH accredited)

Biological and Genetic Modification Safety

Waste Management Training


On-line Resources

BBC Guide to First-aid Procedures

Step-by-step Guide to Inspection of Electrical Equipment‎‌‌‎‌‎

Safe use of Computers