Title: School of Life Sciences Safety Induction Employees, Students and Visitors
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Dr Stephen Pearce School Safety Advisor
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- The University of Sussex and School of Life
Sciences have safety policies and systems in
place to ensure the provision of a healthy and
safe environment in which to work and study. - Everyone on the University premises has a duty
- To comply with University health and safety
policy - To follow the appropriate safety systems and
procedures - To look after their own safety and that of
others - and not to interfere with/misuse things provided
in the interests of health, safety and welfare
(moving fire extinguishers, blocking escape
routes)
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- Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
- Section 8 Not to interfere with/misuse anything
provided in the interests of health, safety
and welfare - Applies to everyone
-
- Jail for alarm hoax student An eighteen year
old student from Leyland who set off a fire
alarm at Preston College received a two-month
jail sentence for his actions which resulted in
a student who was in a wheelchair, suffering
broken hands and severe bruising in an
evacuation crush.
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- Legal Health and Safety Responsibilities
- Civil Law (rights and duties to one another)
- Duty to take reasonable care
- Breaches liable for damages/compensation.
- Criminal Law (offences against the state)
- Statutory duty to comply with all relevant
health and safety legislation - Breaches - prosecution and possible fines and/or
imprisonment.
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- Reporting of Accidents and Hazards
- When?
- All accidents and hazards should be reported as
soon as possible. - In the case of accidents this is to ensure that
appropriate first aid can be administered where
required, the area can be made safe, any relevant
lessons can be learnt and similar occurrences
prevented in future. - If you see a hazard and report it quickly we may
be able to prevent an accident from occurring. - Who To?
- Your Supervisor or Senior Departmental
Technician, to the School Office or the School
Safety Advisor. - Complete an accident form giving details of the
accident or hazard.
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- First Aid
- If you require first aid assistance or come
across someone else who does - Call 3333 or 01273 873333 (from a mobile).
- The mobile first aid team will attend as quickly
as possible.
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- Fire Safety
- Familiarise yourself with
- Local fire exits, Alternative escape route(s)
and Assembly areas - Location of Fire extinguishers and Alarm call
points. - In case of fire
- On hearing the fire alarm, evacuate and report
to assembly point - Do not use lifts to evacuate the building
- Do not re-enter the building until advised to do
so. - Regular unannounced fire drills will be carried
out.
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- If You Discover A Fire
- Sound the alarm
- Attempt to extinguish the fire (only if trained
to do so and suitable extinguisher available).
Never put yourself at risk - If possible call the emergency number 3333 from a
place of safety and give details of the fire and
its location to security - Evacuate and report to the Fire Control Point.
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- Fire Alarms
- Fire alarm tests in Life Sciences buildings will
be carried out, as follows - JMS Tuesday 15.45
- CRPC Tuesday 15.35
- GDSC Tuesday 15.50
- Chichester I-III Tuesday 14.55-15.05
- Arundel Tuesday 15.10
- Pevensey I-III Tuesday 15.25-15.25
- Trafford Centre Wednesday 15.20
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- Why you need to take that fire alarm seriously
1. It could be a genuine emergency! Research has
shown that the best predictor of survival in a
fire is the time taken to recognize the emergency
and move! 2. A well-practiced drill saves lives
Example 9/11 The World Trade Centre, New
York, was bombed in both 1993 and 2001. After
1993, they developed a well-practiced drill to
increase exit times. If exit times in 2001 were
the same as 1993, many more people would have
died.
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- In An Emergency
- Call 3333 from a place of safety and give
security as much information as you can about the
emergency -
- Location and type of emergency (gas leak, etc)
- Whether there are/may be casualties
-
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- SAFETY SIGNS
- Across the campus look out for signs warning of
hazards or giving useful information
BLUE Compulsory Failure to comply not only puts
you at risk, but means youve broken the law.
YELLOW Warning Failure to take notice could put
you at risk.
GREEN Safety guidance First Aid, Emergency
Exits
RED Prohibitive or Fire
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- RISK ASSESSMENT
- A planned process during which hazards are
identified and the extent of the risks involved
are evaluated, taking into account existing
precautions and their effectiveness. - Hazard something with the potential to cause
harm - Risk a combination of the likelihood and
potential severity of harm from a hazard being
realised - All activities taking place on campus must be
risk assessed and the risks reduced to an
acceptable level, by means other than personal
protective equipment where possible.
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- Hazardous Substances
- For those storing, handling, transporting or
using hazardous substances, a comprehensive
assessment must be completed before such
substances are brought onto the premises. - This ensures compliance with relevant
legislation, including the Control of Substances
Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) and the
Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres
Regulations (DSEAR). - Standard forms are available via the School
safety website and the School Safety Adviser is
available to provide assistance as required.
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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Dartmouth College Researcher, Dr. Karen
Wetterhahn died June 8th 1997 from mercury
poisoning six months after a drop of dimethyl
mercury permeated through the latex gloves she
was wearing. "It's not like a discoloured spot
appears, the glove rips open or smoke and fire
comes out of the glove".
Demonstrates the importance of PPE assessment and
selection. The latex gloves afforded inadequate
protection. Always identify the appropriate type
and specification of PPE. Only use PPE as a last
resort for protection and remember it only
protects the person wearing it.
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- Manual Handling
- Many accidents on campus result from manual
handling operations moving an object using
human effort including lifting,lowering,
pushing, pulling or carrying. - Always assess the task before you move anything
- Use lifting equipment provided (cylinder and sack
trolleys, etc.) - Seek help if required from the Premises
Assistants. - Follow this link to view the University Manual
Handling Policy - (The pdf document will open in a separate window
which can be read at the end of this
presentation).
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Manual Handling Suggested maximum loads
This diagram is only intended as a guideline and
factors such as age, gender, physical fitness,
environmental conditions, etc should also be
taken into consideration
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- Display Screen Equipment
- Employees of the School who will be using display
screen equipment, such as a personal computer and
monitor, as a routine part of their work
activities should contact their Supervisor or the
School Safety Adviser to arrange for an
assessment of their work station to be carried
out. - Follow this link to view the University Display
Screen Equipment Policy - (The pdf document will open in a separate window
which can be read at the end of this
presentation).
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- Electrical Safety
- All electrical equipment on campus should be
tested and be electrically safe this includes
any personal equipment brought on to the
premises. Contact the School Safety Adviser to
arrange for testing of electrical equipment. - Dont overload sockets.
- Avoid the use of extension leads and trailing
cables which may present a trip hazard and are
susceptible to damage.
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The Human Tissue Act 2004 (HT Act) sets out a
legal framework for the storage and use of tissue
from the living and dead and the Human Tissue
Authority regulates removal, storage and use of
human tissue. Human tissue is defined as
material that has come from a human body and
consists of, or includes, human cells.
Cells/cell lines derived from human tissue and
grown outside of the body do NOT fall into this
category It is a compulsory requirement that
anyone wishing to work with and store human
tissue first contact the appropriate manager of
human tissue in your department. The receipt,
storage, use and disposal and human tissue must
follow the School standard operating procedures
(SOPS). Further information regarding use of
Human Tissue can be found on http//www.sussex.ac
.uk/lifesci/1-4-1-19-4.html
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- Waste/Recycling
- Always consider disposal costs/methods before
purchasing or bringing equipment/substances on
the premises. - Only buy as much as you need reduced costs for
bulk buys may well be a false economy when you
consider subsequent disposal costs! - Dispose of waste in the appropriate manner
radioactive waste, clinical waste, etc. Ask if
you are unsure of the appropriate waste stream. - Recycle wherever possible
- Paper (coloured, white, envelopes) bins
provided - Cardboard skips provided
- Batteries return to stores
- Cans bins provided, etc.
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- Utilities Conservation
- Cost of electricity and gas to the University
2005/6 - 2 million - Projected cost 2006/7 - 3.3 million!
- Save energy by switching off lights and equipment
when not needed - Equipment left in stand-by mode still uses
energy - Switch off equipment not in use over night and at
the weekend - Enable the hibernate functions on your pc and
monitor - (Contact the Computer Department if you need help
with this). - We also pay for water so use it wisely and
report any leaks or wastage.
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If something does go wrong or you simply require
advice, contact the School Safety Adviser!
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A True Story!
Scientists Deadly Rival - Sep 30th 2003 A
Chinese scientist tried to kill a rival by hiding
radioactive materials in his office. Gu
Jiming's grudge led to 75 people, including his
intended victim,taking ill. He was given a
suspended death sentence, usually commuted to
life in jail after 2 years good
behaviour. Hopefully none of you will be this
competitive whilst studying/carrying out research
at Sussex!!!
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For further safety information please access the
School safety website at www.sussex.ac.uk/lifes
ci/safety