The Department takes issues of health and safety and best practice for risk management very seriously. All research projects, including undergraduate dissertation research and postgraduate research should complete a risk assessment. Lab researchers should be aware of the specific needs of their research for compliance with health and safety legislation. The Department carries out Health and Safety inspections annually to ensure a safe working environment. All staff should ensure that they have received basic training in Health and Safety.
Contact phone numbers:
| Using a University phone | Using a mobile phone | |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency: Fire, First Aid, Ambulance | 2222 (internal phone) | 01786 467999 |
| Head of Department: Phyllis Lee | 7656 | 01786 467656 |
| Department Safety Adviser: Stephen Stewart | 7672 | 01786 467672 |
| First Aider: Alex McIntyre room 3B114 | 6367 | 01786 466367 |
Workstation Assessors: Stephen Stewart | 7672 | 01786 467672 |
| Building Defects | 2444 | 01786 462444 |
| University Safety Adviser | 7078 | 01786 467078 |
| University Fife Officer | 6147 | 01786 466147 |
Be prepared to state the service you require, the extension from which you are calling, the location of the emergency, your name and any other relevant information
Psychology Health & Safety Document (pdf)
Psychology Risk Assessment Form (.doc)