Both the University and the School are committed to maintaining a safe and healthy environment for all staff and students and maintaining at all times an effective safety programme. At the University level, a Safety and Environment Unit has been formed under the Campus Development and Facilities Office (CDFO) to look after issues relating to health, safety and environmental protection. A Safety Committee was established to advise the President on the formulation of safety policies for the University and to oversee the implementation of such policies. At the School level, two colleagues have been designated as Departmental Safety Officer and Departmental Environmental Officer respectively to provide assistance to SCM staff and students in the respective areas. Guidelines have been formulated to facilitate the safe use of lab equipment and facilities by staff and students. This Webpage provides links to useful information relating to health, safety and environment. Staff and students, especially newcomers, are strongly encouraged to spend some time reading through the materials and familiarising themselves with the policies and guidelines stipulated by the University or the School