Health & Safety Induction
Philip Thornton
Safety Officer
Introduction
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Today’s induction session will cover:
Safety introduction
 Risk Assessments
 Fire Safety
 Accidents, Dangerous Occurrences & First
Aid
 Display Screen Equipment
 Safety Training
 Working with Children & Young People
 Employee Support Service
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Safety Introduction
Why safety is important?
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Legal requirement
Expensive compensation claims
Criminal prosecutions or other enforcement
action by Health & Safety Authority (or Gardai).
The incalculable cost of human suffering,
much of which is so easily preventable.
Safety Introduction
Health and Safety… and YOU!
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Take reasonable care of your own safety and anyone
affected by your actions
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Alcohol or drugs
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Co-operate with the University on H&S issues
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Improper conduct or behaviour
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Attend required training courses.
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Report defects or safety contraventions (to your manager)
Safety Introduction
Safety Representatives Committee Membership
Human Resources Director (Chair)
Dean, Faculty of Science & Engineering Nominee
Safety Representatives (x 9)
Buildings & Estates Services Manager
Safety Officer
Risk Assessments
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“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”.
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“Hazard” – something with the potential to cause harm
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“Risk” – a combination of the likelihood and potential severity
of harm from a hazard being realised
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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.
Risk Assessments
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You / Your Departments must:
Identify hazards
 Decide who is at risk
 Assess risks
 Prioritise objectives
 Eliminate or control risks
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(Risk Assessments must be in writing)
Fire – Schuman, Feb 2011
Fire – MSSI, Feb 2010
If you discover a fire:
1.Raise the alarm by breaking the
nearest fire alarm call point.
2.Call the Campus Emergency Number
061 213333 (put it in your mobile)
or the Fire Brigade using the 999 or
112 system.
3.Do not tackle the fire and do not
take risks.
4.Evacuate.
If the fire alarm sounds:
1. Leave the building by the nearest exit point
and don’t delay to pick up personal
belongings.
2. Do not use lifts.
3. Assemble at the Assembly Point for the
building.
4. Follow the Fire Stewards instructions and Do
Not re-enter the building unless authorised.
Familiarise yourself with
the location of:
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the Fire Exits
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the Fire Alarm Call Point(s)
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the Assembly Points
Main Accident Triggers
Main Accident Triggers 1st Jan-31st Dec 14
13
Slips/Trips/Falls
Burns/Cuts
Road Traffic Accidents
2
30
2
Harmful Substances
Physical activity
2
Manual Handling
Miscellaneous
5
5
Accidents & Incidents
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All accidents and incidents must be
reported as soon as possible
Report them to your supervisor or
manager.
Your supervisor or manager should
complete the Accident Report Form or
Dangerous Occurrence Form
First Aid
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If you require first aid assistance or come across
somebody who does:
Call Ext. 3333 or 061 213333
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For more serious health events call an
ambulance:
999 or 112
Display Screen Equipment
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Employees who will be using display screen equipment,
such as a PC, as a routine part of their work activities
should contact their Supervisor to arrange for an
assessment of their work station to be carried out.
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To improve access to training in display screen
equipment, an online training and risk assessment
programme that can be completed by you at your
workstation has been introduced. The e-learning
software may be accessed by clicking
https://limerickac.britsafelearning.com/login/index.php
Safety Training
Total No’s Trained (H&S) 1st Jan-31st Dec 2014
AED
8
19
First Aid
Liquid Nitrogen
22
Gas Safety Awareness
3
15
6
Manual Handling
Evacuation chair
4
130
Forklift
2
10
Work at Height
Hazard ID + RA
Chem Haz ID + RA
21
Child Protection
Office Safety + Ergonomics
29
21
Fire Warden
Fire Fighting
13
16
Pesticide Application
Safety Signs
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Across the campus look out for H&S information signs
Blue = Compulsory
Failure to comply not only puts you at risk, but means that you
have =broken
the law
BLUE
Compulsory
Failure to comply not only puts you at risk, but means you’ve broken
the law.
Yellow = Warning
YELLOW = Warning
Failure to take notice could put you at risk.
Green = Safe guidance
First Aid / Emergency Exits / etc
GREEN = Safety guidance
First Aid, Emergency Exits…
Red = Prohibitive or Fire
RED = Prohibitive or Fire
Welfare of Children & Young People
The University adopts the highest
possible standards to protect children for
whom it has responsibility.
 UL Child Protection Guidelines and the
UL Garda Vetting Policy may be
downloaded from the University website.
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Employee Support Service
(ESS)
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The ESS is a confidential counselling and advice
service to assist all of us in dealing with personal
issues that could pose a risk to our health, wellbeing, relationships and jobs.
Service is free to UL staff
Service is voluntary – the decision to use the
service and avail of counselling rests with the
individual.
The service is confidential and independent.
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FREEPHONE: 1800 201 346
Sensible Safety
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Drive slowly – the campus speed limit is 40
km/h (25 mph)
Make sure you and your bicycle are readily
visible (night & day)
Take care at pedestrian crossings.
Walk facing the traffic and keep to well-lit
roads and pavements
No smoking on the premises – please stay
clear of doors, windows and air intakes. The
use of e-cigarettes is also forbidden within
buildings.
Safety information available to
you from:
University Safety Statement
 Local Safety Statements and other
Departmental sources
 Heath & Safety Essentials Booklet
 HR Website: http://ul.ie/hr/health-safetyul
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Welcome to UL and please contact
me if you have any questions.
Philip Thornton Ext: 2239