School of Natural Sciences Health, Safety and Welfare
On this page, you will find links to the School of Natural Sciences’ Safety Statement, Fieldwork Guidebook and sundry documents.
The School of Natural Sciences in conjunction with the College Safety Office and under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 is a safe working environment which keeps its members safe and protected across all its teaching and research activities.
All School members must read and agree to abide by the School Safety Statement and where appropriate the Fieldwork Safety Manual.
Natural Sciences is active in the laboratory, field and offices across Ireland and overseas.
Safety Statement, Fieldwork Manual and Risk Assessments, are available below. Staff are advised to access the SharePoint Health and Safety pages for FAQs and contact details.
Students will be given class based or one to one instruction on health, safety and welfare.
More general information is available from the University Safety Office. https://www.tcd.ie/safetyoffice/
In particular information on Lone Working, Travel Insurance, and training courses.
School Safety and Health enquiries should be made to NatSciHandS@tcd.ie
Quick links to relevant documentation
Health Declaration Form - Lab and Field
Fieldwork Risk Assessment Large Groups
Fieldwork Risk Assessment Small Groups
