school of textiles and design - Heriot-Watt University

5. To monitor the research output of academic staff
6. To monitor the progress of research students through the Research Student Sub-Committee.
7. To discuss any matters referred to it by the University Research Board and to convey its
views and recommendations thereon to the Board.
HEALTH AND SAFETY
Health and Safety within the School of Textiles and Design is organised within the guidelines detailed in the
University’s booklet “Health and Safety Policy Statement”. All members of academic, academic-related,
research, technician, administrative and secretarial staff have a duty to become involved with safety issues
in the School. The Head of School is responsible to the Principal for the health and safety of everyone in, or
affected by the School.
The day-to-day management and running of safety matters within the School of Textiles and Design is
carried out by the School Health and Safety Committee. This Committee is responsible for developing and
implementing the School’s safety plan and ensuring that a safe working environment exists within the
School. The School has representation on the Scottish Borders Campus Health and Safety Committee.
Duties of Safety Advisers
1. to act as a focal point of contact for staff in their areas of responsibility wishing to raise issues of concern
related to safety;
2. to assist School Safety Co-ordinator in administering and monitoring safety procedures and performance
in their areas of responsibility;
3. to advise the School Safety Co-ordinator on issues related to safety in their areas of responsibility.
Individuals or groups within the School of Textiles and Design may be allocated studios, workshop areas,
laboratories or specific items of equipment for which they are responsible. They should ensure that all of
these are properly risk assessed and, if necessary, written risk assessments produced and formally
logged with the School Safety Co-ordinator.
Copies of the University Safety Policy booklet are held in the library. Booklets produced by the School of
Textiles and Design are:
1. School of Textiles and Design: Safety Policy
2. School of Textiles and Design: Safety Regulations and Procedures [Staff Edition]
3. School of Textiles and Design: Safety Regulations and Procedures [Edition for undergraduate
students]
4. School of Textiles and Design: Safety Regulations and Procedures [Edition for postgraduate
students]
2(C). HEALTH & SAFETY COMMITTEE
Chairman:
Mrs J Robertson
Membership: Mr J Allan, Mrs A Denham, Dr A Fotheringham, Mr A Kellett, Mr A McCullough, Mrs
A Hardie, Dr R Spark, Mr T Peyton, Mrs A Hardie and Mrs L Lindsay
Meetings:
Twice per semester. The meetings are minuted.
Functions:
1. To develop, implement and monitor the School’s Health & Safety plan.