Environment, Health and Safety

Welcome

Welcome to the Environment, Health and Safety (EH&S) website, a resource for employees and students of the University of Nicosia.

The EH&S Office aims to:

Support and enhance the academic and research objectives of the University by promoting a safe and healthy environment for all employees and students.
Promote Environmental consciousness and energy conservation.
Fully comply with the Republic of Cyprus and EU legislation related with EH&S issues.

It is the policy of the University of Nicosia:

To ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the health, safety and welfare at work of all its employees
To ensure that the statutory duties of the University of Nicosia are met at all times
To maintain clear procedures for the action to be taken in the event of injury, and for the reporting of accidents and hazards
To maintain safe systems of work for faculty, staff, students and third parties
To maintain clear procedures for action to be taken in case of fire and emergencies
To maintain the established procedures for joint consultation between Professional Representatives, Trade Union and Management on health and safety, reviewing them when appropriate
To provide appropriate information, instruction, training and supervision to ensure the health and safety of faculty, staff and students
To maintain and improve the high degree of safety consciousness and responsible attitudes to Environment, Health and Safety throughout the University
To cover all the buildings, including hostel accommodation, owned, leased or sub-contracted by the University