A. Emergency B. Emergency Procedures C. Evacuation Procedures... 4

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2 Table of Contents A. Emergency... 1 B. Emergency Procedures... 2 C. Evacuation Procedures... 4 D. Hazard Identification and Personal Protection... 5 E. Safety Rules for User of Traffic Engineering & Transportion Planning Area... 7 F. Safety Rules for TGS Lab Staff working in TGS Lab... 8 G. Safety for User of Pavement area H. Safety On Site I. Electrical Safety J. First-Aid Box Detail & Usages Annex A Annex B Annex C... 18

3 A. Emergency Emergency Number: 995 Campus Security Ext no.: 5200; DID: Fault Reporting Centre Ext no.: 4777; DID: Medical Centre Tel no.: DID Fire: If you discover fire: Shout a warning Operate an alarm Dial 995 Give location and building name Use staircases NOT lifts to evacuate Evacuate the building and go to the assembly area (Blk N2 carpark) Use a hose or extinguisher only if the fire is minor Gas Leak If there is a major gas leak Warn others and DO NOT operate the fire alarm or electrical equipment Telephone the Fire service Dial 995 Evacuate the building and go to the assembly area (Blk N2 carpark) When Alarms ring: Evacuate the building immediately for the assembly area (Blk N2 carpark) Use staircase NOT lifts Don t run, jostle, push Don t re-enter the building until authorised to do so The car park area at Level B5, Block N2 section A is the assembly area. TGS Lab Fire Warden Fire Warden*: Liew Kai Liang TGS Lab First Aider First Aider: Choi Siew Pheng *All staff must be prepared to assume the role of fire warden in the absence of the designated persons. 1

4 B. Emergency Procedures 1. Fire Fire is one of the greatest potential hazards in the building and every effort should be made to avoid the possibility of starting a fire. Examples of fire hazard include: bunsen burner left on, water baths running dry, self igniting chemical mixture, electrical equipment in poor maintenance (short circuits), and lack of precautions when handling flammable solvents. a) Fire Reporting Procedures Notify If you discover a fire, immediately shout fire to alert the personnel in the immediate area. Go to the nearest fire alarm box and activate the alarm. Evacuate Evacuate from the immediate area or building. Call the Fire Brigade from a safe location outside the immediate area. Only revisit the fire if it is safe to do so and two or more people are present. Isolate If you are present when a fire breaks out and IF SAFE TO DO SO, you may attempt to put out the fire and at the same time shout "fire" to alert other people in the area. Prompt action will often prevent a small fire from becoming a major disaster. If the fire is beyond control, close lab door(s) and corridor door(s) to contain the fire within the area. b) Fire Extinguishers The following types of fire extinguishers are installed throughout the lab. Type and Location Colour To Use For Use Against Dry Chemical; located Blue Remove pin and General purpose, prominently near the main and emergency exits squeeze handle Liquid and Grease, Electrical Equipment FAMILIARISE YOURSELF WITH THE LOCATION OF FIRE EXTINGUISHERS AND THE HOSE REELS IN YOUR AREA. 2

5 Please refer to Figure 1 for nearest emergency exits, do familiarise yourself with the location of the emergency exits. Figure 1.Escape Routes 3

6 C. Evacuation Procedures When you hear the fire alarm sound the 2nd time you must leave the building immediately through the escape route in the laboratory. Assemble at the designated assembly point. Do not gather too close to the building. DO NOT USE LIFTS. They may fail in an emergency. 1. Fire Alarm Turn off all electrical equipment. Close the windows. Leave the laboratory/room and close the door. Make sure all corridors and laboratory smoke doors are closed to prevent draughts. Leave the building under the direction of the Floor Warden, using the stairs. Assemble at Carpark D at Basement 5 of the N2 Block(Figure 2) Note: If for some reason a warden is missing, any member of staff should be prepared to take over. 2. Emergency Wardens During normal working hours a Floor (Fire) Warden has been appointed to each floor. All staff are required to co-operate and comply with their instructions during an emergency and, if warden are absent, take over their role. Responsibilities of Wardens Instruct all personnel to leave the building and assemble at Car park D at Basement Level 5 of the N2 Block. Close the corridor and laboratory smoke doors. Ensure that all personnel are evacuated in times of emergency. Report to the Campus Warden or Fire Brigade, the location of any person left on your floor, e.g. disabled persons and escorts, persons trapped. 3. Laboratory In the event of the fire, laboratory staff should get students to stop their work, turn off all electrical equipment and leave the laboratory by the designated exit. Staff should shut all windows and doors if possible. 4

7 D. Hazard Identification and Personal Protection 1. Potentially Hazardous Situation All personnel are encouraged to report to the laboratory staff and laboratory Safety Officer, any perceived or suspected hazardous situation or practice. CEE TGS Lab Accident/Incident Report Form (Annex A) should also be completed and returned to the laboratory Safety Officer or laboratory staff. 2. Smoking Control and Enforcement Smoking is prohibited in the laboratory and the whole campus; staff/ student who need to smoke must do so in the designated location at Level 2, inside the Yellow Box. As TGS Lab stores flammable material, it is banned to smoke in the lab; anyone caught will be deal with according to NEA regulation. First time offenders will be fined $200, while repeat offenders could be fined as much as S$1,000 by the Authority 3. Running in the Building Except in an emergency, do not run within the building. A collision with another person carrying something could be very serious, and slipping on floors and stairs is a common cause of injury. 4. Unsafe Condition Report When anyone in the laboratory considers that there is a deficiency in the current safety procedures, or further improvements could be made in certain areas, do raise it up to the Safety Officer or laboratory staff. 5

8 Figure 2.Assemble area for fire drill and emergency fire outbreak 6

9 E. Safety Rules for User of Traffic Engineering & Transportation Planning Area 1. Do not attempt to physically test, examine, repair, dismantle and analyse any lab facilities, computer systems, scanners, printers and its accessories. If you encounter problem using it, please seek assistance from the lab staff. 2. Users working in lab have the responsibility to care for their own health and safety. No person shall intentionally or recklessly interfere with or misuse anything provided in the interests of health and safety. 3. Users are not permitted to carry out any hand phone charging or connect any electrical wiring to their equipment from lab s wall plugs. Users are responsible and liable for any unauthorised and unsafe usages if an accident occurs. 4. Proper footwear must be worn in laboratory. Shoes that cover the whole foot must be worn and STRICTLY no slippers are allowed. 5. Smoking is prohibited. 6. Eating and drinking in laboratory is prohibited. 7. Obey all warning signs. 8. Hazardous, flammable or toxic materials are not allowed to be brought into the lab. 9. All accidents must be reported to lab staff immediately. This is particularly important when the circumstances leading to the accident are likely to recur. Acquaint yourself with the First Aid equipment provided. 10. It is illegal for users to work in a laboratory with the main access door locked. a. Users are not allowed to work after the office hours*(exclude holiday) unless authorised. b. *Office hours: Monday to Thursday from 8.30am to 5.45pm Friday from 8.30am to 5.15pm 11. Users must familiarise with the lab by looking out for prominent sign board, map and information of the safety equipment, exits and First Aid Box to well equip him/herself should an accident happen. 7

10 F. Safety Rules for TGS Lab Staff working in TGS Lab 1. Before performing any physical test, examination, repair, dismantling and analysis to lab facilities, computer systems, scanners, printers and its accessories, you should ensure that you have read, understand and follow the safety work procedures, manufacturer s equipment safety manual and other related safety guides in safety manual properly. 2. Proper footwear must be worn in laboratory. The whole foot must be covered and protected. 3. Every staff having de facto managerial duties or supervisory responsibilities within the lab has the responsibility to identify any hazards associated with the activities for which he/she is responsible; to generate written Lab Safety Report (Annex B), to warn those who may be affected; and to take steps to ensure, as far as is reasonably practical, that health and safety are not endangered. 4. Every staff working in the lab has the responsibility to care for their own health and safety of and to co-operate with others in the lab to this end. No person shall intentionally or recklessly interfere with or misuse anything provided in the interests of health and safety. 5. Proper equipment, in good condition, is used and only for its intended usage. 6. A box, chair, carton, shelves, or anything other than a ladder SHOULD NOT be used as a ladder. 7. Do not bring in any hazardous, flammable or toxic materials into the lab. 8. All accidents must be reported immediately to Safety Committee. An Accident/Incident Report Form (Annex A) has to be filled and submitted to TGS Lab Safety Committee for further action. This is particularly important when the circumstances leading to the accident are likely to recur. 8

11 9. Ensure all emergency or fire exits and equipment are not blocked and are easily accessible by the lab users. 10. Ensure all the floor areas of the laboratory are kept dry and walk-ways clear from obstructions. 11. Ensure proper housekeeping to keep the work areas clean and tidy. 12. All cables, cords, wires, equipment and tools are to be properly maintained and should not post any hazards to all personnel. 13. Ensure all the ceiling lights in the laboratory are well-lit. 14. Put up adequate safety sign board to keep users informed (e.g. Do s and Don t and emergency exits). 15. Exit signs have to be visible and properly illuminated. 16. Fence up the surrounding area when performing work which requires open the false ceiling and any other works which may endanger users safety in the lab. 17. TGS lab safety in-charge shall conduct monthly check of both the First Aid Kits and Spill Kits to ensure that the stocks are not expired. 18. Ensure you follow the guide for proper lifting of heavy items when you are required to move heavy items. 19. Staffs are not allowed to work alone after the office hours unless authorised by Faculty-in-Charge. 9

12 G. Safety for User of Pavement area 1. Handling of Equipment 1. Students must seek approval from Lab Staff before using any lab equipment. 2. Only authorised persons are allowed to operate heavy/precision equipment (Please refer to Lab Staff). 3. Students are not allowed to operate any equipment without proper or sufficient knowledge of the equipment. You are required to seek guidance from the Lab Staff when you are in doubt. 4. Strictly follow operating procedures listed in the equipment manual or instructions on the equipment. 5. Equipment should not be left unattended at any time during its operation even if it may be running on automatic mode. 6. Students are required to shut down the equipment after its operation. 7. Remember to clear samples away, clean up the equipment and its surrounding work area at the end of the operation. 8. Equipment accessories meant for use on the equipment or the operation thereof, should not be used for other purposes. 9. Lab Staff should be informed immediately in the event of equipment breakdown or malfunction. 2. Handling of Bitumen When using bitumen at temperatures up to 200 C, there is always a possibility of burns from splashes or even a fire. Caution and common sense will prevent any mishap but certain rules must be followed: 1. Stand well clear of people handling hot bitumen or taking readings. 2. Long trousers/jeans and covered shoes are preferred attire. 3. Use the heat-proof gloves provided. 4. In the event of a burn from hot bitumen, get the affected part under a running water tap as quickly as possible (every second counts). 5. In the event of equipment or clothes catching fire, smother the flames with the fire blanket and switch off any electrical power source affected. 10

13 3. Health & Environment 1. Take extra precaution when working with flammable materials. 2. Turn on exhaust fans nearby for experiment/tests that emit fumes (while heating bitumen) & dust (sieving fine aggregate). 3. Familiarised with locations of all the First Aid items and emergency equipment in the laboratory. 4. Wear gloves and goggles whenever necessary. 5. Work area must be clean & tidy at all times. 4. Safety during Laboratory Sessions 1. Ten Percent Fines Test - Adopt proper lifting method while lifting the test cylinder containing the aggregates for testing. - Safety shoe and gloves is a must when lifting the cylinder. 2. Sand Equivalent Test - Care should be taken when handling the irrigator tube and washing of the sample because the flocculation solution consists of chemicals such as Calcium Chloride, BP Glycerine and Formaldehyde solution. - Care should be taken when lowering the weighted foot assembly into the cylinder to prevent the solution from splashing. 11

14 H. Safety On Site 1. Safety jackets must be worn when working in vicinity of roads and expressways. 2. When collecting traffic data on the road, following points are to be noted: - Position yourself and the instruments at a safe distance from the edge of carriageway. - Do not walk on the carriageway unless absolutely necessary. - Do not cross the expressway on foot unless absolutely necessary. - Do not cause any obstruction to traffic. - Park only on permitted parking area. - Sufficient warning signs/symbols (e.g. traffic cone, revolving dome light) must be placed when parking at road side. - User should check that the revolving dome light is working before bring it out to field. - Care must be taken when working on overhead bridges or flyover, taking care not to drop anything on vehicles passing below. I. Electrical Safety Electrical Hazards cause Electrical Shock, Fire, Explosion, Burn and Injury a. Common Electrical Hazards & Prevention Causes of electrical accidents are due to ignorance, lack of maintenance and unsafe equipment used. It is important that the labs prevent fire and shock hazards by observing the following precautions: 1. Proper maintenance of the equipment. 2. Proper Notices / Signs (eg.: High Voltage sign) 3. Do not use extension cords for permanent wiring (extension cords should not supply power to permanent equipment like refrigerators) and do not run extension cords through walls. 4. Electrical cord used on equipment must be in good condition, not frayed or cracked. Damaged cords must be removed or repaired, not taped over. 5. Multi-outlet power strips must have overload protection (circuit beaker) and must not be connected to another power strip or extension cord. 6. Electrical cords and extension cords must plug directly into the wall without adaptors. An electrician should do all repairs and modifications. 7. Note that just 40 ma DC or 6 ma AC 50 Hz can cause muscle contraction that prevents release. In the process, 3 to 10% of the current goes through your heart 12

15 and can cause fatal damage. 8. Above 300 ma DC or 70 ma AC 50 Hz will cause immediate cardiac arrest. (Body resistance is approximately 500 ohms). 9. Cables used must be appropriate to their loading. 10. Either a fuse or a circuit breaker should provide protection against insulation failure. 11. Prevent exposure of live terminals and use isolators. 12. Cables and conduits must be earthed as a legal requirement. 13. Do not handle any electrical connections with wet hands or when standing in or near water. 14. Safety devices on electrical equipment must not be bypassed. 15. Disconnect electrical equipment from electrical outlets or circuits when being adjusted, lubricated, moved, or cleaned. 16. Ensure cords are placed in areas where they are not exposed to physical damage. They are not to run through doorways or ceilings, or placed under carpets. 17. Under no circumstances should extension cords or electrical cords be spliced. b. Electrical Equipment 1. All personnel must understand the relevant safety procedures before operating any laboratory equipment and machinery. If in doubt, please ask the laboratory staff. 2. When equipment is not being used, electrical leads should be disconnected and neatly coiled beside the equipment or machine. 3. Should any electrical equipment suffer any damage (water, chemical spill), arrange for it to be electrically checked by a qualified technician. 4. Repair or modification to all equipment capable of being connected to the laboratory electrical supply shall be carried out only by authorised electrical or mechanical workshop staff. 5. Electrical cables should be kept off floors to minimise hazards and to assist the cleaners. If this is unavoidable then a ramped cover must be installed over or the cables tied up to facilitate the movement of equipment and to minimise accidents. a. All works involving the electrical supply for the building, i.e. fittings, fixed wiring, switchboards, etc., must be isolated from the mains. 13

16 Labelling of the switches shall be carried out by Works and Services staff from ODFM. b. Circuit Breakers. When a circuit breaker has tripped to overload, the circuit and its load must be checked by an authorised person before power is restored. c. Heating Equipment Safety. The main hazard of heating equipment is fire. Ensure that no flammable solvents are used near an electrical switch or a hot surface. d. Laser Emission Safety. Do not look directly at unshielded laser sources; appropriate eye protection must be worn. 6. Electrical and other general items of laboratory equipment must be cleaned, examined for faults, and arranged to be repaired if necessary. 14

17 J. First-Aid Box detail & Usages CONTENTS OF FIRST AID BOX S/N CONTENTS QTY APPLICATION 1 Individual wrapped sterile adhesive dressing 20 For dressing of small wounds 2 Crepe Bandage 5cm 1 To bandage sprained areas 3 Crepe Bandage 10cm 1 To bandage sprained areas 4 Absorbent Gauze Pkts 10's 5 To clean wounds 5 Adhesive Hypoallergic Plaster Roll 1.25cm 1 To hold dressing in place 6 Traingular Bandages 4 To support injured arm 7 Scissors 1 To cut gauze and bandages 8 Safety Pins 4 To hold ends of bandage together 9 Disposable Gloves (Pair) 2 To be put on before dressing 10 Eye Shields (Plastic) 2 For protection of the eye 11 Eye Pads 2 For protection of the eye 12 One-way valve transparent mask 1 Used for mouth-to-mouth resuscitation 13 Torch Light 1 In case no light is available 14 Sterile water or Saline in 100ml disposable container (optional) 1 To clean wounds 15

18 Annex A. Report Incident/Accident flowchart Is this incident a potential hazard and need to be reported? All Accident need to be reported? Fill up Annex B and submit to CEE TGS Lab Safety Committee Committee will recommend appropriate action to Chairman for endorsement Chairman decides appropriate action and for implementation. Perform corrective action & Room IC or Appt staff fills up Annex C and file all reports in individual Lab Safety File Is decision for corrective action? end Training will be arranged by the Safety Committee. Room IC or Appt staff fills up Annex B and files all reports in individual Lab Safety File Appropriate action to be taken as recommended. Room IC or Appt staff fills up Annex C and files all reports in individual Lab Is decision for training? Is decision for others? Room IC or Appt staff to file up all reports in individual Lab Safety File Is decision for filing only? 16

19 Annex B CEE TGS LAB ACCIDENT / INCIDENT REPORT (Fill up by Lab Executive & submit within 24 hour) 1. Category: [ ] Incident* [ ] Accident* [ ] Accident with Injury [ ] False Alarm *Definitions: Incident: e.g.: Potential Hazard which may cause accident or error, or violation of safety protocol Accident: e.g.: any injury is automatically an accident. 2. Nature of Accident / Incident: [ ] Chemical Spill [ ] Electrocution [ ] Explosion [ ] Falling [ ] Fire [ ] Gas Leak [ ] Others: 3. Nature of Injury: [ ] Asthma [ ] Bleeding [ ] Burn [ ] Broken Bones [ ] Fits [ ] Shock [ ] Others: 4. Place, Date & Time taken place: 5. Personal details of staff / students involved : Name / / contact: Name / / contact: Name / / contact: Name / / contact: 6. Brief descriptions of the event, including medical treatment, witnesses (if any): Name & Signature: Date: Action to be taken by Safety Committee (Circle accordingly) 1. For Filing Only 2. Recommend for Corrective Action(s) 3. To conduct related safety talk / training 4. Others (to specify): Endorsed by Chairman of Safety Committee: (Signature & Date) Remarks: 17

20 Annex C1 INVENTORY OF WORK ACTIVITIES Workplace: Form No. Process / Location Date: Work Activities 18

21 Annex C2 ACTIVITY- BASED RISK ASSESSMENT FORM Workplace: Process / Location: Conducted by: (Name/ Signature / Date) Approved by Project Supervisor/ PI: (Name/ Signature / Date) Last Review Date: Next Review Date: 1. Hazard Identification 2. Risk Evaluation 3. Risk Control 1a. 1b. 1c. 1d. 2a. 2b. 2c. 2d. 3a. 3b. 3c. 3d. 3e. 3f. No. Work Activity Hazard Possible Accident / III Health & Personsat-Risk Existing Risk Control (if any) *S *L *R Additional Risk Control *S *L *R Follow-up by (name) & date Remarks *S Severity, *L Likelihood, *R Risk Level, R=LxS Likelihood : 5 frequent; 4 moderate, 3 occasional, 2 remote, 1 unlikely. Severity : 1 negligible, 2 marginal, 3 serious, 4 very serious, 5 critical Risk Level : 1 6 Low, 7 10 medium, warning, 16 and above is considered HIGH 1

22 The Safety Handbook has been read, the information understood, and the Signatory is able to locate fire safety exits and fire extinguishers. I will comply with the TGS Lab safety handbook while working in the lab. NAME SIGNATURE CHECKED BY DATE 1