STFC Codes (numerical order)
The STFC SHE Management System consists of separate Health and Safety (PDF - 203kB - link opens in a new window) and Environment (PDF - 98kB - link opens in a new window) policy statements supported a suite of about 40 the SHE codes. Based on relevant legislation, SHE Codes outline the STFC's approach to managing SHE hazards and the standard of controls expected.
This page contains the most up to date versions of all STFC codes. If you have any questions or concerns with regard to Safety Codes please contact your local SHE advisor.
For those working in offices, a short summary of relevant code requirements can be found in the "STFC Office SHE Essentials".
Codes can also be viewed by groups relevant to specific disciplines, for example engineering, science, civil/construction, environmental etc. as task related categories.
Print a short summary document (PDF - 465kB - link opens in a new window) detailing each of the STFC SHE codes.
Code
Title
Summary
PDF
PPT
SC1
Laser safety
SC2
SC3
SC4
SC5
SC6
SC7
SC8
SC9
SC10
SC11
SC12
SC13
SC14
Radioactive sealed sources *
SC15
SC17
SC18
SC19
SC20
SC21
Management of radioactive waste *
SC22
SC23
SC24
SC25
SC26
SC27
SC28
Radioactive open sources *
SC29
Management of ionising radiation at work *
SC30
SC31
SC32
SC33
SC35
SC36
SC37
SC38
SC39
SC41
* - these codes are not available online.
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