Health and Safety

The Property Division's Health and Safety team works to ensure the health and safety of the students and staff that use our campuses, as well as our own staff and contractors undertaking the work that keeps them running.

We provide support, guidance and expert advice to all functions across the Property Division, whilst also advising and assisting colleagues in other areas of Imperial. Our role is to help manage risks, promote a positive safety culture, and ensure compliance with all relevant Health and Safety legislation. 

What we do

We’re here to help you work safely and with confidence. From keeping policies up to date to providing expert advice, risk assessments, and incident support, our team ensures the Property Division meets it legal and safety obligations.  This includes:

• Document Control and Policy Review: keeping health and safety policies, procedures, and Codes of Practice up to date and accessible.  

• Emergency Planning: developing and supporting emergency preparedness and response procedures.  

• Expert Advice and Guidance: acting as subject matter experts on key regulatory areas, including The Building Safety Act, Construction (Design and Management) Regulations and Maintenance Activities and Regulations  

• Incident investigations: supporting investigations, identifying root causes and ensuring appropriate corrective actions are taken. 

• Permit to Work system: managing safe access to high-risk or restricted areas through clear and controlled permit processes.  

• Risk Assessments: supporting teams to identify potential hazards, evaluate risks and implement appropriate controls.  

• Risk Management: assisting teams in identifying, assessing, and managing principal and enterprise risks across the Property Division. 

• Statutory and Regulatory Compliance: ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, including monitoring and supporting statutory inspections and remedial works.  

• Inspections: carry out safety checks, such as ladder inspections. 
• Events and External Catering: providing compliance checks and advice to ensure safe delivery of events and catering activities. 

Health and Safety quick links

Our Health and Safety team brings together expertise in construction, building safety, maintenance and compliance. Contact us directly for advice and support in your area. 

• Maria Svensson-Grigsby  - Head of Health and Safety (Property Division)
  • Leadership of Health and Safety within the Property Division 

• Richard Boakes  - Health and Safety Advisor (Building Safety Act) 
  • Advice and support on BSA duties, mandatory occurrence reporting and building safety case requirements.  

• Oluseyi Oduntan  - Health and Safety Advisor (Construction) 
  • Advice and support on construction projects, CDM 2015 compliance, contractor safety and site-specific risk assessment.  

• Melissa Mayhook - Audit and Compliance Officer 
  • Risk management across the Property Division, support with emergency planning and maintaining the Estates Management Record.