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STFC Safety, Health and
Environment (SHE) Codes
• SHE communication is an area the STFC needs
to improve and a simple demonstration of
effective safety management –
e-mails alone are not enough.
• This package is one of a series of STFC SHE
Code – updates, revisions and launches.
• Simple presentations will be available for all
Codes and should be used by STFC Managers at
all levels to cascade the key messages to all staff
and contractors.
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Simplified format
for SHE Codes
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To aid their communication and understanding
- simple language and clear responsibilities
Purpose – why the code exists
Scope – where it does and does not apply
Definitions – of key terms
Responsibilities – set out by role – read the part
applicable to you, simple language
Appendices - specific to the code but include
standard appendices for the training relevant to the
code, and an audit checklist
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Introduction to
SHE Code 16
“Management of
Biological Safety”
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Why an STFC
Bio Hazard SHE Code?
• STFC facilities and technologies are
increasingly being applied in Biological and
Medical science.
• Handling and disposing of biological materials is
not an area in which the STFC has widespread
experience:
– it is essential that Biological Material is handled
correctly and in a secure environment; and
– correct disposal of Biological Material has important
consequences for the STFC.
• This code addresses issues raised by the
‘Control of Substances Hazardous to Health’
Regulations 2002, and the ‘Genetically Modified
[GM] Organisms (Contained Use)’ Regulations
2000.
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Key features
• A clear organisational structure for
management of Biological Safety hazards:
– Establishing Biological Safety Committee (which
may also function as a GM Safety Committee)
• Comprehensive guidance for the management
of biology laboratories and bio hazards
including relevant safety training
• Ensures that biological work is carried out to
standards which are common to STFC
research partners, such as the MRC.
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Key points
• Read that part of the Code relevant to you.
• If your work involves, or you plan to use, biological
or genetically modified materials:
– consult the Biological Safety Officer; and
– establish under which Biological Safety Committee the
work will be undertaken.
• Ensure suitable safety assessments are in place
before starting work.
• Ensure such biological work is carried out in
accordance with local laboratory rules.
• Report all incidents or near misses involving
biological materials in SHE Enterprise.
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SHE Training
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A standard Appendix to each SHE code lists necessary
training - competence in safety is important
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Training Appendices should be used by managers and staff
when considering new hazards or in general as part of
Annual Performance Reviews (APRs).
- see SHE Code 10 ‘Provision of SHE training’
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As each code is launched relevant training will be set up for
staff.
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To book this training contact your local SHE training
contacts:
- RAL 8288
- DL 3600
- UKATC 8325
- Swindon 2061
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Further questions
SHE Group
- Graeme Finlan, DL, 3147, RAL, 6249
- Mark Roberts, DL, 3283
- Jim Wells, RAL, 6323
or Departmental Safety Contact
If you have questions on the content or the
format of the presentation.
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Departmental
Safety Contacts
CLF Brian Wyborn
RAL 5589
TBU Steve Quinton
RAL 5534
Christine Mills
DL 3885
ISIS Jane Vickers
RAL 8331
SSTD Tony Richards
RAL 6146
SRS Mike Bailey
DL 3904
Corporate Andy Dickinson
Services RAL 8345
PPD Erik Johnson
RAL 5071
Paul Flower
RAL 6264
Colin Weeks
DL 3294
CSED Tim Franks
DL 3985
Julia Easton
RAL 5796
E- Andrew Kaye
science RAL 8279
ASTeC Joe Herbert
DL 3215
UKATC Ron Lambert
ROE ROE 325
RAL Andy Boyd
HQ RAL 8222
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Swindon Rose
CorporateRussell
Services
HQ Swindon 2061