Human Resources
Health and Safety
Health and Safety on Field Trips and Educational Visits
Course leader
Anita Randell, University Insurance Officer, Finance DepartmentTarget audience
Academic and support staff who are or will be involved in organising and/or leading Field Work in the UK or overseas.Aims of the workshop
This workshop will give members of staff a greater understanding of their responsibilities when either organising or leading Field work.
This workshop will give participants an understanding of:
• The Insurance provided by the University relevant to Field Work including Emergency Assistance.
• Legal Liability arising out of Field Work.
• The importance of Risk Assessments and how to complete these.
• A demonstration of the Travel Security/Medical Assistance web-sites provided by our Insurers.
Learning outcomes
As a result of attending, participants will understand the University Insurance arrangements for Field Work. They will be able to complete a Field Work Risk Assessment/contingency plan and understand what to do in the event of an Emergency.Other staff development opportunities relevant to this topic
• Manual Handling.• Working at Height
• First Aid
Further information about all of the above staff development opportunities can be obtained from the Health and Safety Office, St Andrew's Court – see: http://www.port.ac.uk/departments/services/humanresources/healthandsafety/training/