President, Údarás na hOllscoile and University Management Team

The President, Údarás na hOllscoile and University Management Team have overall responsibility for ensuring that NUI Galway discharges it’s employer responsibilities as required by the Safety, health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 and associated regulations. They have accountability for the strategy and key decisions of the University and how this impacts on health and safety standards. See ‌ Part 2.2

Head of Units

Heads of College/School/Research Institutes or Support Service are responsible for the management of health and safety matters within the area of the University under their control. View Unit Health & Safety Management for individual contact details.

Principal Investigators and Academic Supervisors

Principal Investigators and supervisors have responsibility for the health and safety of staff and students in their research groups. Learn more about Principal Investigators.

Line Managers/Supervisors

These Line Managers and Supervisors are responsible for the safe management and supervision of staff and the day to day implementation of a safe system of work for their staff.