Health, safety and wellbeing

Ways of working must give due consideration to the physical health and safety of staff as well as the importance of nurturing good mental health and wellbeing.

All remote workers, including those who only work remotely occasionally, must complete the online computer workstation training and assessment.

They must also take personal responsibility for their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their actions.The university management has specific responsibility as an employer, in accordance with the University's Health and Safety policies and procedures. Further information can be found on the Health and Safety Services webpages.

Managers should encourage staff to recognise and take personal responsibility for managing their own wellbeing, ensuring staff are familiar with the resources available. Managers should also recognise and discuss the University's responsibilities and how this is discharged through line managers.

It may be useful to discuss what has worked well in relation to remote working and staff member wellbeing, whilst recognising honestly and openly the challenges that have occured. It will be important to acknowledge what early warning signs may look like, and this will likely differ on an individual level, should the working arrangements be having a detrimental impact on staff wellbeing.