Occupational Safety report to the Vice President. The Department has its own responsibilities:
Providing advice to staff on all matters relating to health and safety, in particular - handling hazardous, biohazardous or genetically modified substances; - handling radioactive substances, x-ray and laser equipment; - general information about working with machinery and research equipment.
Implementing organisational fire safety measures, carrying out fire and evacuation drills
Workplace inspections
Investigating accidents at work
Safety briefings
Assistance in the preparation of hazard assessments and safety instructions