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Jo Francis - Health and Safety Coordinator - Human Resources

Are you keen to make a difference in your Faculty/Division by supporting people to work in a way that keeps them safe and healthy?

The Health and Safety Coordinator (HSC) programme, run by our Health & Safety (H&S) Team, is a group of volunteers that provides health and safety support within their Faculty/Division for around two hours per week.

We are on the lookout for staff members to join the HSC group. Whether you already have some H&S experience or are keen to learn new skills, this could be an interesting development opportunity.

If you’d like to find out more or apply, check our current HSC list [PDF] to see if there are gaps within your Faculty/Division, speak with your manager, and get in touch with us by emailing healthsafety@sussex.ac.uk.

What can I expect?

As a HSC you will:

• build your skills and problem solve with your peers and the H&S Team.
• learn more about H&S governance at the University.
• help maintain high H&S standards in your area, keeping your colleagues safe.
• meet and network with other HSCs at our quarterly forums.
• receive a full induction.
• have ongoing training to develop and support you.

Meet HSC Jo Francis

Faculty/Division:

Human Resources, Sussex House.

How long have you been a HSC?

Since I joined the University in April 2021.

What tasks are you involved in?

I make sure our HR office remains a safe place for colleagues to work. For example, I help with workplace inspections to make sure any issues are reported and dealt with promptly.

What opportunities do you get?

Whenever I attend the HSC Forum, I always learn something new on a variety of topics. This helps me develop my understanding of the services that the University offers and helps me signpost colleagues to appropriate information or help when they need it.

What do you enjoy most?

The contribution I make in ensuring that the campus environment is safe, as students carry out their studies and colleagues carry out their work. This gives me a huge sense of pride and satisfaction.

Further information: https://www.sussex.ac.uk/webteam/gateway/file.php?name=hs-g106-guidance-on-the-role-of-health-and-safety-coordinators-v10.pdf&site=332