Hazards and risks

Identifying and managing hazards and risks is one of the key foundations of good health safety and wellbeing. University of Canterbury encourages a proactive and robust culture to identify and manage risks and hazards.

The University of Canterbury uses biological material in research and teaching activities.

UC has a great range of purpose built laboratory facilities. We undertake a diverse array of research activity and use a wide range of hazardous substances. We're committed to responsibly managing hazardous substances throughout their life cycle, from procurement to eventual disposal. Learn more about managing hazardous substances at UC.

The University of Canterbury has procedures to manage the risks and hazards associated with learning and research away from the main campus environment. 

The University of Canterbury has a duty to promote the health and safety of contractors, subcontractors and their workers, as well as people affected by the work undertaken by the University.

The University of Canterbury has a variety of work environments and processes. Environments and processes that are considered to be more hazardous require a greater level of control.

The University of Canterbury has well-established processes for ensuring the safe use of electrical fittings and equipment. These are set out in the Protocol: Electrical Inspection & Testing Requirements and Protocol: Electrical Safety.

The University of Canterbury uses radioactive sources and irradiating apparatus in research and teaching activities. The University of Canterbury, as the managing entity, has the primary obligation to ensure the safety and compliance with relevant legislation.

The University of Canterbury uses laser products in research and teaching activities. All users of lasers must ensure that their activities do not pose undue risk to themselves or others.