Health & Safety
Induction
Department of _______________
University of Bath
Employers Duty of Care
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The University owes a duty of care to:
– Its employees
– Contractors or partner organisations and their employees
– Others who may be affected by its work activities (Students/Visitors/local
community)
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The University must:
– Provide a written health and safety policy and statement
– Assess risks to employees, customers (students), partners and any other
people who could be affected by their activities
– Arrange for the effective planning, organisation, control, monitoring and review
of preventive and protective health and safety measures
– Ensure they have access to competent health and safety advice
– Consult employees about their risks at work, current, preventive and protective
measures
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Employees Duty to
Co-operate
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Health & Safety is the responsibility of
everyone
You have a duty of care to:
– yourself
– Others around you
– Others who may be affected by what
you do or don’t do
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You should not interfere with anything
which has been provided for your (or
others) health, safety and welfare
You must use any personal protective
equipment provided and as instructed
You must co-operate with your
employee in respect of Health & Safety
You should report any work situation
that you believe presents an immediate
danger
You should report any shortcoming in
the employers protection arrangements
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Managing Health & Safety
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Policy
– Safety Policy
– Safety Manual of policies
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Organisation
– Identified roles and responsibilities
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Planning
– Risk assessments and risk control
system
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Implementation
– Training
– Control measures
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Monitoring
– Incident reporting, Audit action plans,
Inspections
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Review and Audit
– Programme of Departmental audits
and inspections
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Roles and Responsibilities
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Vice Chancellor (Responsible Officer) ultimate responsibility
University Secretary
– Chair of Health & Safety Committee
– delegated responsibility from the VC
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Head of Department
– main responsibility for operational health and safety of the Department
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Head of Health, Safety & Environment (Competent Officer)
– provides strategic legal advice to senior managers
– develops policy, procedures and guidance to support Departments
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Technical Manager/Safety Co-ordinator
– manages risks from work and Departmental activities
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Employees
– responsible for their own safety and others who may be affected by their actions
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Fire Safety
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Keep fire exits and routes clear at all
times
Store flammable materials as directed
Control ignition sources
Keep fire doors closed when not in use
Do not smoke in or near buildings
Don’t interfere with the fabric of the
building
Think Fire!
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Fire Evacuation
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Fire alarm
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Fire drills
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Fire Wardens
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Assembly Point
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– Audible test every Wednesday in specific locations
– On discovering a fire, activate the alarm by
pushing a red call point
– On hearing the alarm evacuate the building by
nearest available route and proceed to the
assembly point.
– Collect personal possessions only if you can do so
very easily and quickly.
– Wait at the assembly point until informed otherwise
– Minimum every twelve months but can occur
without warning
– Minimum of two in each building. Larger buildings
have minimum of two on each floor.
– Recognisable by hi-visibility vests
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Equal Opportunities
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Trembler fire alarms available from Estates
Fire safety signage in braille
Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans
(please ask your Department if you think you
may need one). Available from University
Health, Safety & Environment
Information in graphic form wherever possible
Ramped access
Rest rooms available (Wessex House/3 South)
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Incident Reporting
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An incident could include but is not limited to a road traffic accident, assault,
near miss, fire alarm activation, fire
All accidents, near misses and incidents should be reported as soon as
possible using the approved incident form.
– To prevent recurrence
– To implement control measures
– To comply with legislation
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First Responders (Security) will attend all incidents
– If requested to do so by phoning 666
– If fire alarm activated
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First Responders will attend all fire alarm activations
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First Aid
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First Aiders
– dial 666 and ask for a first aider
– all first aiders are fully trained and have access to a first aid
kit
– do not use first aid equipment unless you are qualified and
authorised to do so by the University Health, Safety &
Environment Unit
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Plasters may be provided by your Department for
preventing infection or contamination
Defibrillator available on site
– Sports Training Village and Security (dial 666)
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Health & Wellbeing
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Wellbeing Fair
Mental Health
– Stress Management
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Occupational Health
– Health surveillance
– Occupational Disease
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Information and support is available
so please ask your Department if you
think you need it.
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Prevention is always better than
cure!
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Workstations
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Your workstation should be suitable for you
– Workstation assessment required upon induction, routinely or after
significant change (your assessor is ?)
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Workstations include:
– Desk, chair, computer, telephone, monitor
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Keep tidy
– Dispose of rubbish and aim for a clear desk policy
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Work Related Upper Limb Disorder (WRULD)
– If you already suffer from a WRULD please let your line
manager/supervisor know
– If you have been given advice about how to use your workstation then
please follow it
– Co-operate with your Workstation Assessor
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Electrical Safety
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Extension Cables
– Use wisely
– Never use more than one
extension cable at a time with each
appliance
– Avoid using extension cables with
high wattage appliances such as
kettles
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Portable heaters
– Water and electricity don’t mix!
– Only use earthed three pin plugs
– Don’t cover
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Appliances
– Portable Appliance Testing
routinely between 6 months and 5
years depending on the risk
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Housekeeping
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Keep floors clear to avoid slip, trip or fall
Tidy and restrict cables to prevent them from becoming a hazard
Clear up spills immediately
Try and keep books and files no higher than eye hieght
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Manual Handling
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Before you lift, assess the:
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Weight, shape and size
Distance you need to travel
Surface beneath you
Environment (wet or cold which may affect
your grip)
Break it into smaller loads if possible.
Get help if you need it.
Use lifting equipment provided.
Don’t lift if in doubt!
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Risk Assessments
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Read before you act
Understand the risks
Ask if you’re not sure
Implement control measures
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Specific Hazards
Department of _______________
University of Bath
Lasers
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Power
– Most lasers at the University are of low power
– Lasers used for research may pose a higher risk but access to them is limited to
authorised users only
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Visibility
– Laser beams are never obvious and can only be seen if scattered by dust or
smoke
– Most lasers are embedded in equipment and as such are controlled
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Chemicals
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Keep quantities to the minimum required.
Store flammable chemicals in fire proof cabinets or
in external storage which is well ventilated and
away from combustibles
Transport with care
Always label containers
Always wash your hands after handling chemicals.
Do not eat, drink or smoke in the labs.
Always dispose of waste correctly
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Fume Cupboards
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Close the sash when not in use
– To prevent spread of fumes
– To reduce energy usage
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Keep the sash at the lowest height needed to work
– To protect you and others from splashes or reactions
– To contain any reaction
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Expensive to install – they are not store cupboards!
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Checklist
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You should now know what to do if:
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You hear the fire alarm
You discover a fire
You need to report an incident
You need first aid treatment
You need support for a health condition
You need a workstation assessment
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Your legal responsibility
Good housekeeping
Specific Departmental hazards
Risk Assessments
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Further Information
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Health, Safety & Environment website
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Central policies and advice including Safety Policy
Library of generic and specific risk assessments
Guidance and self-training presentations
Information
Templates for assessments and incident reporting etc
Quarterly Newsletters
– Available from the website
– Notice boards
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Department
– Risk assessments – Departmentally specific
– Local training, information and instruction