Health & Safety Induction. Faculty of Engineering Dr Julie Etches Faculty Safety Manager & Advisor

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1 Health & Safety Induction Faculty of Engineering Dr Julie Etches Faculty Safety Manager & Advisor

2 Overview We will look at Responsibilities General safety procedures Security Emergencies & Fire

3 Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 Sect. 2 Provide and maintain safe plant and safe systems of work Make arrangements for ensuring safe means of handling, use, storage and transport of articles and substances (COSHH & DSEAR) Provide information, instruction, training and supervision competent & safe employees and collaborators Provide a safe place of work Provide and maintain safe access to and egress from that Workplace Provide and maintain a safe working environment and adequate welfare facilities

4 Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 Sect 7 You have a legal responsibility to Take reasonable care of your own health and safety Take reasonable care of others health and safety Co-operate with the University and follow instructions Not tamper with health, safety or fire equipment Report failings and dangerous occurrences

5 Faculty Policy & Local Rules (available on the Faculty Safety website) Read It! Hazards may be familiar or unfamiliar: Chemicals Cryogens Electricity Lasers Nanomaterials Pressure and vacuum systems Radioactivity and X-rays

6 Area Information System (Laboratories & Plant Rooms) MVF Model Validation Facility B.F.014 Plant Room Map Rotating Test Housing Emergency power stop button Fire Bell Lab Furniture Fire Exit Sink Steps Fire Extinguisher Access: Restrictions Emergency access: Call: (internal ) Contacts: Dario Di Maio David Hooper Ian Milnes High Risk Area Access restricted All visitors must be accompanied Laser Class 3R Class IIIb

7 General Laboratory Safety Do not eat or drink in the laboratory Wear appropriate clothing and footwear Respect lab equipment and your colleagues Only use equipment you are authorised to use Specialist training for chemicals, compressed gases, cryogens, lasers, radioactive sources & x rays Use required safety equipment (Risk Assessment) Do not travel in a lift with cryogens

8 Risk assessments Required by law For all activities To identify hazards and precautions Must be reviewed, e.g. 12 months or if change occurs Generic RAs and templates on Faculty Website Individuals sign acceptance Should be available in labs at all times Specific RA training is available

9 Display screen assessments Everyone must do one, they are for your benefit. There are assessors based in both schools If it has not been done as part of induction please raise it with the SSA: Helen Cooke for MVSE Julia Edwards for QSE

10 Working at height Working above the floor, from stepladders, ladders, unprotected edges, etc Only permitted if trained by competent person on approved equipment Ask assistance / seek appropriate training Do not use chairs, desks or other improvised items 207 major injuries at work in UK in 2008 from falling off furniture and office equipment! Ref: Health and Safety Executive Statistics of Workplace Fatalities and Injuries

11 Manual handling includes lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling Health problems Sprains, strains, cuts, crushes Trapped nerves, hernias, back disorders Ask Technical Staff or Laboratory Manager for lifting equipment or assistance Online training at

12 Security Be aware of potential for Vandalism, theft, terrorism and publicity stunts Chemicals, nanomaterials, lasers, radioactive sources Information and data Research and IT equipment Lock unattended labs and offices Do not allow tailgating through main doors Report all incidents and suspicious activity

13 Emergency procedures Security Services Number: For Non Emergency (internal 87848) University 24hrs Emergency Only Number: ( ) Someone injured, contact: local first-aider -or Complete and return accident report form to FSA Dangerous incidents, no injury - must report Reporting allows investigation and future prevention Some accidents reportable to HSE - RIDDOR

14 Fire procedure on finding a fire If you find a fire Sound the fire alarm Fight the fire only to aid your escape Evacuate quickly & calmly Report the fire at earliest safe opportunity: Fire Brigade: (21) 999 Security Office: ( ) Fire Warden: Yellow hi-viz jacket

15 Fire extinguisher types Water Paper, wood, etc. Not electrical, liquids or gases CO 2 Electrical, safe on most small fires There is a Fire Safety induction on the University Safety & Health Services website, along with other online information including manual handling, dse, slips and trips, etc.

16 Fire procedure - evacuation On hearing the alarm Leave building quickly and calmly Do not run Close doors & windows, if safe to do so Shut down hazardous equipment, if safe to do so Use nearest fire exits / routes Don t use the lifts NOTE QB - Routine alarm test on 08:00(ish)

17 Fire procedure - evacuation On hearing the alarm Don t delay to collect belongings Don t enter smoke filled rooms If smoke, keep low to the floor as hot and toxic Check top of doors are cool with the back of your hand before opening Failure to evacuate immediately may result in disciplinary action

18 Fire procedure - evacuation Electrically locked security doors Some Laboratories and Exit Doors. Most doors auto release Push door first, if not unlocked then break glass release button If you break glass notify Porters or Facilities Manager for replacement

19 Fire procedure - evacuation On exiting the building Supervisors to confirm all team present Report missing personnel & disabled persons left at Refuge Points to Fire Marshal Remain at assembly point until advised otherwise Do not wander off - it may be assumed that you are trapped in the building Don t re-enter the building until told to even if the bells stop ringing

20 Fire procedure - evacuation People with disabilities Require Personal Emergency Egress Plan (PEEP) May need assistance of volunteers or nominated personnel Evacuation lifts are available Refuge points on stairwell landings have communications with the porters

21 First Aid & Local Geography Know your nearest First aiders First aid boxes Emergency Exit Evacuation Assembly Point Emergency showers Eye wash stations

22 Further information Academic Supervisors Area Safety Advisors School Safety Advisors Technical Managers Dave Hooper, Room L.106, ext Ian Plummer, Room L.033, ext Faculty Safety Advisor Dr Julie Etches, ACCIS Office, ext Faculty of Engineering Safety Website

23 Summary We have looked at Responsibilities Safety Handbook Risk assessment General safety procedures Security Emergencies & Fire

24 Thank You! Any Questions?

25 FURTHER HEALTH & SAFETY INFORMATION

26 Personal protective equipment Ensure it is appropriate In some laboratories eye protection is MANDATORY obey the area safety signs Use Nitrile gloves (unless other types specified in RA) Latex gloves very strongly discouraged Other specialist PPE, as per the RA Use Engineering Controls whenever possible

27 Chemical safety In Composite Materials Labs the wearing of Lab coats, safety glasses and closed shoes are mandatory Be aware of chemicals even if you don t work with them Hazardous chemicals are marked with orange symbols & require a COSHH assessment Don t handle or mix chemicals you know nothing about, they may seriously injure or kill you Clean up after yourself Take care with unknown spillages Ensure correct storage and disposal

28 Hazard Warning Labels

29 Sharps Disposable gloves offer no protection against sharps If contaminated sharp injury, encourage bleeding (within reason!) and seek immediate first aid NHS needlestick hotline: Always dispose of sharps in authorised sharps bins Two separate bins: glass and metal Do not mix or overfill, problems with disposal Laboratory Technician for disposal and new bins

30 Lone Working (Lone working is not permitted in Faculty Laboratories) If you are working out-of-hours then you Must gain authorisation from your supervisor, (register kept in Laboratory) Risk assessment must include out of hours work Must not involve hazardous activities Ensure telephone or mobile phone coverage Must have procedures in place, (Buddy System) e.g. work in pairs, prearranged check in times Out of Hours Evacuation go to the main entrance and report in.