Transcript Accidents and Reporting All accidents, incidents and near misses must be reported to the School Office.

Accidents and Reporting
All accidents, incidents and near misses must be reported to the
School Office. The School Accident Book and University Report
form must be completed prior to investigation of the accident
and subsequent remedial action if necessary.
Safety Training
Many courses are facilitated by the University in the area of
Health and Safety. We would encourage staff particularly to take
training in the completion of risk assessments, fire safety and in
becoming qualified first aiders. Courses are available both as
online tutorials through Queens Online and by attendance
through the Staff Training and Development Unit.
Health and Safety in the
School of Biological Sciences
This leaflet contains important health and safety information for
new employees. If, after familiarising yourself with its contents,
you have any questions please contact either the School Safety
Officer or the School Manager (contact details below). Further
information is available in the School Safety Manual.
Welfare Information
Drinking water is available from all cold water taps in the MBC.
In the MBC there is a cafe on the ground floor and vending
machines are situated beside the back exit doors.
The University Occupational Health Service provides a wide
range of services for the prevention of work related injury or illhealth.
Emergency/Fire
In the event of an emergency seek help and raise the alarm as
soon as possible by ringing the internal emergency number
2222 (for QML, Portaferry dial 999).
On discovering a fire, sound the alarm by activating the nearest
manual call point (break glass). During normal working hours
this will set in motion the fire evacuation plan which will result in
the building being vacated to the Assembly Area. Contact the
Security Control Room on ext 2222 to inform them of the details
of the fire. Make your way out of the building to the assembly
area.
DO NOT USE THE LIFT.
Contact details:
Do not tackle a fire unless you have been trained to do so.
Please contact the Safety Officer to arrange training in the use
of fire extinguishers.
School Manager, Mrs Elizabeth Purdy; room 104; ext 5786
School Safety Officer, Mrs Adrienne Healy; room G12; ext 2113
Chief Technician, Mr Chris Preshaw; room 107; ext 5788
Security MBC reception, ext 2041
Security DKB reception, ext 4041
University Security, ext 5099
Adrienne Healy
School Safety Officer
July 2011
If first aid is required, call for help and contact your nearest first
aider (contact details on first aid boxes in all labs, or in your
Department’s reception area).
Fire alarms are tested at every Monday in the MBC (10am),
DKB (8.30am) and QML (10am). If you are at work and are
unable to hear the alarm you should report this to the University
Fire Officer, Mr Peter Sefton (ext 5311).
Evacuation
On hearing the alarm immediately leave the building by your
nearest available exit or route specified by evacuation wardens
and make your way to the Assembly point for further instruction.
If you are supervising students or lecturing please ensure that all
students evacuate the building. Keep roadways clear for the
emergency services. Activation of the fire alarm will also initiate
the alarm beacons at external doors to alert those outside the
building.
DO NOT RE-ENTER UNTIL TOLD TO DO SO.
Smoking
The University has a no smoking policy in all workplaces.
Fire Precautions
Be aware of the positions of the fire fighting equipment and fire
alarm call points.
Fire Doors should not be propped open at any time.
Escape routes must be kept clear of obstacles.
Switch off electrical equipment when not in use.
Do not leave naked flames unattended.
Office Equipment
Please report equipment malfunctions and other related matters
to the Chief Technician (contact details below). Do not attempt
the repair yourself.
Personal electric appliances e.g. kettles, must be approved by
the Head of School and must be tested for electrical safety.
Lifts
If you become stuck in a lift use the emergency intercom or call
button and wait to be rescued. Do not attempt to force the doors
open or climb out of the lift.
Risk Assessment
A risk assessment must be conducted before you carry out any
work which could expose you to hazards to your health. Risks
include hazardous chemicals, microorganisms, biological
material, radiation and the environment for those working
outside the laboratory.
Although the worker may complete the risk assessment, it is the
duty of the project supervisor/line manager to ensure that risk
assessments are carried out. It should also be noted that in the
case of undergraduate practical classes there must be
assessments, where appropriate, for both the experiments that
students will perform and the preparation work carried out in the
prep laboratory as the risks are not the same.
Computer Workstations
Please consult the guidance available on the University Safety
Services website (www.qub.ac.uk/so) to ensure your computer
is organised to provide safety and comfort. A DSE risk
assessment must be completed and returned to the School
Safety Officer. Eye sight testing is available to staff using
computer equipment through University Safety Services.
Out of Hours Working
Out of hours working must be authorised by your Head of
School. A risk assessment should be carried out and
documented where significant risk exists. Security (contact
details below) must be notified of your out of hours working to
ensure assistance, if required, in the event of an emergency.
Some external doors are controlled by magnetic locks. In the
evening these may be released by pressing the green button
beside the door. In an emergency and in the event of
mechanism failure, activation of the green break glass will
release the lock.
Manual handling
Caution is required when lifting and carrying objects to prevent
personal injury. Ensure that the weight of the object is within
your own capability. A training course in manual handling is
available and equipment is provided for moving certain heavy
items.