"Safety is everybody's responsibility and we are here to help"
Occupational Safety and Health Resources in CUHK
As occupational health and safety of all members of the University is an essential element to cultivate the positive working environment, University Safety Office (USO) provides safety information and trainings for a variety of workplaces such as offices, laboratories and workshops etc. to promote safety awareness in the campus.
University Safety Office (USO) is to assist CUHK to provide a safe environment in which to study and to work. We will achieve this by providing information, guidelines, awareness training and monitoring in conjunction with safety committees and safety coordinators.
HSE Assessment for Research Grand Application (25/26)
The application for General Research Fund (GRF) and Early Career Scheme (ECS) – 2025/26 must be submitted to the University Safety Office (USO) no later than 14 February 2025 (Friday) , to ensure timely assessment and compliance with the RGC’s deadline. Please be aware that the safety approval process requires 4 to 6 weeks for completion.
Postgraduate Students engaged in laboratory works need to comprehend a broad range of safety related concepts. It is absolutely important for them to be familiar with safe working and basic emergency procedures while conducting laboratory activities that carry safety risks.
The courses offered are to ensure as much as reasonably practicable that students have, and contribute to a safe working environment
