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Michael Smith, Safety Manager
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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.
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IN CASE OF FIRE:
• Sound the alarm by breaking the nearest Break Glass point (located in each stair well)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Carbon Dioxide Foam Dry Powder Water
Don’t use them, unless you are confident with what you are doing
Fire Extinguishers
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FIRE DOORS
• Always make sure Fire Doors are kept shut.
• Never wedge or prop open a Fire Door.
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FIRE DOORS
• They could save your life!
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Escape Routes should all be identified
EMERGENCY EXITS
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COMPUTERS
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Computers themselves are not harmful - the problem is how you use them…..
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If you have problems using a computer, consider having your eyesight tested
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If using a computer causes you pain, you need to do something about it!
See the Safety pages on the Intranet for details
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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.
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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.
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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.
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PERSONAL SECURITY
• London is generally Safe, • Be aware and be careful, • But don’t over-react!
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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.
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SMOKING
• Smoking is prohibited throughout the School’s premises.
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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.
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STRESS
• If you feel stressed or bullyed at work, don’t suffer in silence – tell someone.
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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
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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
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Risk Assessment- as simple as Crossing A Road
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Look for the Hazards in what you intend to do
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Look for the Hazards in what you intend to do
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Decide who might be harmed and how
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Decide who might be harmed and how
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Evaluate the risks and decide whether the existing precautions are adequate or whether
more should be done
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Evaluate the risks and decide whether the existing precautions are adequate or whether
more should be done
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Develop appropriate responses to plausible emergency situations
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Develop appropriate responses to plausible emergency situations
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Develop appropriate responses to plausible emergency situations
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Make sure you have adequate resources
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Review your assessment and revise it if necessary
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Review your assessment and revise it if necessary
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Make sure that the procedures are implemented !
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And finally, Record your findings
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And finally, Record your findings
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Remember, Risk Assessment is not just a paper exercise!
A written Risk Assessment is required for ALL student projects
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SAFETY INFORMATION
• Michael Smith ext. 2485, [email protected] or via Reception
• Manuals in Teaching Support & Unit Offices
• Full documentation and forms on the intranet – http://intra.lshtm.ac.uk/safety
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Any Questions?