Michael Smith,
Safety Manager
FIRE SAFETY
• The main object of the fire safety
arrangements is to save life.
• The fire alarm procedure should be
followed in the event of discovering a fire or
in the event of the alarm sounding.
• In the event of a fire, the alarm will ring
continuously until the building has been
vacated.
IN CASE OF FIRE:
• Sound the alarm by breaking the nearest
Break Glass point (located in each stair well)
IN CASE OF FIRE (continued):
• Notify Reception (ext.555) from the
nearest telephone.
• Note that the Fire Brigade is not called
automatically by the alarm systems.
IF THE ALARM SOUNDS:
• Close windows and doors in your area,
• Turn off gas supplies and portable electric
equipment,
• Make sure that everyone in your area is
aware of the alarm,
• Leave the building by the NEAREST
available exit.
IF THE ALARM SOUNDS (continued):
• DO NOT go back for your coat or
belongings,
• Assemble at your designated assembly
point and await instructions.
DO NOT ASSEMBLE IMMEDIATELY IN
FRONT OF THE BUILDING where you
might obstruct the exit.
Fire Extinguishers
1
Carbon Dioxide
2
Foam
3
Dry Powder
4
Water
Don’t use them, unless you are confident
with what you are doing
FIRE DOORS
• Always make sure Fire Doors are kept shut.
• Never wedge or prop open a Fire Door.
FIRE DOORS
• They could save your life!
EMERGENCY EXITS
Escape Routes
should all be
identified
COMPUTERS
Computers themselves are not harmful
- the problem is how you use them…..
If you have problems using a computer,
consider having your eyesight tested
If using a computer causes you pain,
you need to do something about it!
See the Safety pages on the Intranet for details
ACCIDENTS
• Report ALL accidents & Near-Misses;
• First aid treatment is available via Reception dial 555 from any internal phone.
• AEDs are available at the Reception Desks.
SECURITY
• Security is managed by the Estates Manager &
the Reception Services Manager – contact via
Reception;
• Wear your ID card while in any of our buildings;
• Be prepared to show your Card every time you
enter a building;
• Report lost or stolen ID Cards immediately to
Reception – x2200.
SECURITY (continued)
• DO NOT hold security doors open for anyone,
unless they are wearing an ID card;
• DO NOT leave personal belongings, especially
laptops, lying around - lockers are available from
the Keppel Street Reception;
• Report all suspicious activity to Reception –
x2200.
PERSONAL SECURITY
• London is generally Safe,
• Be aware and be careful,
• But don’t over-react!
CYCLISTS
• Use the goods entrance in Malet Street – Please
DO NOT bring bikes in through the main entrance;
• Secure storage is available in the Malet Street moat DO NOT leave them elsewhere;
• Shower facilities are available.
SMOKING
• Smoking is prohibited throughout the
School’s premises.
MOBILE PHONES
• All mobile phones should be turned off in
Computer Teaching Rooms.
• Phones should be turned off in lecture
theatres and meeting rooms during formal
lectures and seminars.
• Phones should not be used in
laboratories.
STRESS
• If you feel stressed or
bullyed at work, don’t
suffer in silence – tell
someone.
Working in Laboratories
• If your project involves working in a
laboratory, you must obtain additional
information and comply with the relevant
Codes of Practice.
•Full documentation and forms on the intranet
– http://intra.lshtm.ac.uk/safety
Travel
• If your project involves travelling or working
overseas, you must obtain additional
information and comply with the relevant
Codes of Practice.
•Full documentation and forms on the intranet
– http://intra.lshtm.ac.uk/safety
Risk Assessment
- as simple as Crossing A Road
Look for the Hazards in what you intend to do
Look for the Hazards in what you intend to do
Decide who might be harmed and how
Decide who might be harmed and how
Evaluate the risks and decide whether the
existing precautions are adequate or whether
more should be done
Evaluate the risks and decide whether the
existing precautions are adequate or whether
more should be done
Develop appropriate responses to plausible
emergency situations
Develop appropriate responses to plausible
emergency situations
Develop appropriate responses to plausible
emergency situations
Make sure you have adequate resources
Review your assessment and revise it if
necessary
Review your assessment and revise it if
necessary
Make sure that the procedures are implemented !
And finally, Record your findings
And finally, Record your findings
Remember, Risk Assessment is not just
a paper exercise!
A written Risk Assessment is required
for ALL student projects
SAFETY INFORMATION
• Michael Smith ext. 2485,
michael.smith@lshtm.ac.uk
or via Reception
• Manuals in Teaching
Support & Unit Offices
•Full documentation and
forms on the intranet –
http://intra.lshtm.ac.uk/safety
Any Questions?