Safety
Essential information on the University's Safety Policy, Safety arrangements and Emergency Procedures is contained within the booklets and links below. All staff must make a point of familiarizing themselves with this information.
COVID-19 risk assessment
A risk assessment must be completed before staff members return to work on campus. It considers how to restrict Coronavirus (COVID-19) transmission in the workplace. It also identifies control measures to protect staff and others from infection.
Complete the risk assessment
- Blank COVID-19 risk assessment (accessible .docx, 1.2MB)
- COVID-19 risk assessment guidance (accessible .docx, 38KB)
Risk assessment for the University of Stirling
A risk assessment has been undertaken by the University. This maps out what measures will be put in place to minimise the risk of transmission of Coronavirus to staff and students.
- University of Stirling COVID-19 risk assessment (accessible .docx, 1.5MB)
Scottish Government COVID-19 Occupational Risk Assessment
The Scottish Government has produced guidance which includes a COVID-19 Occupational Risk Assessment Tool and accompanying guidance. The aim is to assess a staff member's vulnerability and help put measures in place for their return to the workplace.
All staff returning to work on campus are required to complete the Scottish Government COVID-19 Occupational Risk Assessment with their managers. Completion of this will give a staff member their COVID-age.
The COVID-age will allow staff to identify their individual level of vulnerability. This outcome, along with a workplace risk assessment, should be the basis of a discussion between a member of staff and their manager. The aim is to ensure a safe return to work.
A range of tools, guidance and the form can be found on the Scottish Government website.
Further Occupational Health input
In most cases, only those with a COVID-age over 80 will require further input from Occupational Health.
Visit our Occupational Health page for information on how to make a referral. Note: turnaround time for occupational health advice typically takes around 5 to 7 working days.
Further Occupational Health input
In some cases further input from Occupational Health and/or HR may be required.
Visit our page for information on how to make a referral. Note: turnaround time for Occupational Health advice typically takes around 5-7 working days.
Return to campus guidance
The University has published guidance on measures adopted to ensure buildings and spaces can be used safely during the COVID-19 pandemic. These have been informed by the latest government and health and safety advice. This document is available as a PDF, though this will be published in an accessible format in accordance with legislation, in the coming weeks.
Safety Induction courses
Access a range of induction and training courses relevant to your role within the University. See all induction courses.
Other useful links
- Learn life-saving skills and more from home - British RedCross
- Desk set-up when working from home
- Workstation Exercises
- Every Mind Matters - Looking after your mental health
- Guidance for Higher Education
- Safety, Health and Environment Committee
- Minutes of the Safety, Health and Environment Committee
- CCTV Policy
Contact us
Get in touch with the Safety, Environment and Continuity team.