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Health and Safety Coordinator Role Induction

Your First Step to Becoming a Confident Health & Safety Coordinator

As a Health & Safety Coordinator (HSC), you'll support a positive safety culture, provide guidance on health and safety matters, and act as a key link between your School or Directorate and Health & Safety Services. This induction course is designed to help new and existing HSCs understand their responsibilities, access available support, and develop the confidence to carry out the role effectively.

What You'll Learn

During this interactive session, you will:

  • Understand the role and key responsibilities of a Health & Safety Coordinator
  • Learn how to respond to routine health and safety queries
  • Explore the support and resources available to you
  • Discuss common challenges and practical workplace scenarios
  • Ask questions and share experiences with health and safety professionals

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

  • Carry out the HSC role with confidence
  • Provide guidance on routine health and safety matters
  • Act as a local point of contact for colleagues
  • Know when and where to seek additional support
  • Represent your area at health and safety meetings
  • Contribute to improving health and safety standards

Who Should Attend?

This course is suitable for:

  • Newly appointed Health & Safety Coordinators
  • Staff preparing to take on the role

Why Attend?

Health & Safety Coordinators play an important role in creating safe and healthy environments for colleagues, students, visitors, and contractors. This course will equip you with the knowledge, confidence, and practical guidance needed to make a positive impact from day one.

Book your place today and start your journey as a confident and effective Health & Safety Coordinator.

Dates: TBC

Book Your Place

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To secure your place on this training course go directly to UoRLearn using the link below to enrol

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Contact details
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  • +44 (0)118 378 8888
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  • safety@reading.ac.uk

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      Health and Safety Services

      Whiteknights House (W027)

      Room G23

      Shinfield Road

      Whiteknights

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      RG6 6UR