Please use the information below to complete and access relevant Health and Safety Documentation within the University
Maynooth University Health & Safety Office
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Risk Assessments
Risk assessments are requested to be completed on the iProtectU system. Under this system, University personnel are requested to complete any risk assessments related to department activities inclusive of field trips and events. If required, please contact the Health and Safety Office to arrange training to complete risk assessments on iProtectU. Completed Risk Assessments can be viewed on the Risk Assessment Register
The following risk assessments can be completed on iProtectU:
Risk assessments can be made private to the department or individual on this system for data protection.
For personnel risk assessments such as pregnancy risk assessments, please contact the health and safety office.
University Safety Guidance Documents
The health and safety office have developed guidance documents that should be adhered to by departments. These guidance documents are available in iProtectU under the “Procedures” section: https://maynooth.iprotectu.ie/dashboard/documents
These guidance documents are reviewed on an annual basis and are updated as required. Furthermore, new guidance documents will be added as required and departments will be advised of any additions where required.
The current guidance documents available are as follows:
- MU HS1 Office Safety guidance
- MU HS2 DSE Guidance
- MU HS3 Manual Handling Guidance
- MU HS4 Access and Egress
- MU HS5 Lecturer theatres and classrooms guidance
- MU HS6 Field Trip Guidance
- MU HS10 Fire Safety Guidance
- MU HS11 Guidance Document for Contractors