Health and safety
Everyone has an important role to play in maintaining a safe and healthy community at York.
Our physical and virtual working environments underpin everything we do. At the University, we aim to encourage a culture where everyone is aware of their individual health and safety responsibilities.
Here you’ll find information, support and guidance on a range of health and safety topics.
Let's stay proactive and keep ourselves, colleagues, peers and students safe.
Contact us
Workplace Health and Safety Office (WHSO)
- Call 999 for all emergencies
- Call +44 (0)1904 32 3333 if it's urgent but not dangerous
- Call +44 (0)1904 32 4444 for general security and safety questions
About health and safety at York
The Workplace Health and Safety Office (WHSO) provides staff with the tools to manage risk well. We offer independent, impartial expertise and dedicated support to faculties and professional services.
The Workplace Health and Safety Committee (WHSC) focuses on University-wide workplace health and safety issues and promotes its continuous development and improvement. The committee reports to the University's Executive Board.
Download the University's Workplace Health and Safety Policy Statement and Arrangement (PDF 
, 3,878kb)
Vice-Chancellor, Professor Charlie Jeffery, talks to staff about health and safety at the University.
News and announcements
Health and Safety Executive (HSE)
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is Britain’s national regulator for workplace health and safety. They are dedicated to protecting people and places, and helping everyone lead safer and healthier lives.
Contact us
Workplace Health and Safety Office (WHSO)
- Call 999 for all emergencies
- Call +44 (0)1904 32 3333 if it's urgent but not dangerous
- Call +44 (0)1904 32 4444 for general security and safety questions