The University Safety Office has published the August 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: Temperature Rises and Chemical Risks, Support for Research of Priority Pathogens, One Year On – Newsletter feedback; Safety Sound Bites: Newsletter URL Changing, ChemInventory Barcode Scanning Function, Halo, Vortex Mixers, 2026 Biosafety Questionnaire, Veterinary School Radiation Therapy; Your voice; AssessNET Sign In Improvements; Safety News from the Wider University: Employers’ Liability Insurance, New Fire Risk Assessment Escalation Process; News from Outside the University of Cambridge; Training and Events; Document Updates