The University Safety Office has published the October 2026 Newsletter– this is now accessed via the new Safety Hub (SharePoint Raven login required). The aim is to publish the newsletter quarterly with the contents covering relevant health and safety publications, Safety Office staff changes, and new or revised health and safety advice. While primarily aimed at Departmental Safety Officers, Departmental Administrators and Heads of Departments, it will also be of interest and relevance to everyone.
In this issue you will find updates on:
- News from the Safety Office: Help Improve the Hazard and Risk Register, Management System Audits, Introduction to Biosafety in the Lab 2026/2027
- Safety Sound Bites: Safety Office Launches Halo, Statement of Intent Update, Safeguarding Work Away Website Migration, Disposable Gloves: Check before you switch, Occupation Health Service: Job Hazard Evaluation Update, Safety Payments Reminder
- Your voice; DSO Network Events, Making Safety Training Info easier to find, DSEAR and Chemical Safety, Sharps Safety.
- Learn together; Supporting Effective Health and Safety Inductions
- Safety News from the Wider University: Import Authorisations/Licences, Martyn’s Law: Preparing for April 2027
- News from Outside the University of Cambridge; Training and Events;