University of Surrey
Faculty Safety Guide
Neil Chapman
Health and Safety Adviser
Aims of this presentation
In this session I want to cover:
• taking care of your own health & safety• hazardous chemicals• biological materials• what to do if you have problems!
If you hear the Fire Alarm
• leave the building using the nearest available escape route
• make your way to the appropriate assembly point
• do not return to the building until told it is safe to do so
• emergency exits are marked with pictorial signs
Fire & Evacuation
The campus EMERGENCY number is 3333 (or 0800 525 790 from an outside line)
Security monitor this emergency line 24/7 and will coordinate an appropriate response
fire service, ambulance, police etc
Please remember it’s for emergencies only so don’t abuse it.
What is expected of you
Every STUDENT has a duty to:
• take care of their own health & safety
• have consideration for the health & safety of others
• not to interfere or misuse anything provided for health & safety reasons
• accidents can “shatter” lives
Smoking
You are NOT allowed to smoke:
• in any of the University buildings
• or in any of the bar or restaurant areas
• or in your campus accommodation
You CAN however smoke:
• in any outside areas away from building entrances
Further details in your student information pack
Practical work
Work with biological materials and chemicals can never be entirely risk-free
• At the start of each new piece of work with hazardous materials you must do a CoSHH assessment!.
• If you teach a practical class (or supervise a project student) you are responsible for student safety in the laboratory.
• Information is available on all potential hazards
You must follow special safety procedures if you want to work with these materials!
Body fluids and Specimens
All body fluids in FHMS must be treated as a biohazard but known HG2 SAMPLES will be:
Labelled with biohazard label and stored in a Cat 2 Lab
Most known Hazard Group 3 positive specimens cannot be handled as the Containment Level 3 facility is for TB only
All viruses from humans are minimum of Hazard Group 2
Group 2 organisms can be handled on open bench provided aerosols are not produced
If this is likely use a biosafety cabinet NOT a laminar flow cabinet!
Treat samples with respect - as you would in your previous laboratories
CL2 Labs
Salmonella enteritidisCampylobacter jejuniLegionella pneumophilaNeisseria meningitidisMeaslesHerpesMRSA
Labs, chemicals and infections
This is how to work correctly and safely in the lab!
Biosafety cabinets must used where infectious aerosols are generated
Offer protection to the user and the environment from infectious aerosols
Use a Biosafety Cabinet correctly!
Mouth pipetting is totally banned under all circumstances
Yes, really, NO exceptions
Labs, chemicals and infections
Remember!
1. Don’t eat or drink in the lab
2. Use a (bio) safety cabinet or a fume cupboard if aerosols or fumes are generated in your work
3. Wash your hands as you leave the laboratory
4. Tell the H&S Adviser straight away if you have had an accident
5. Do your CoSHH Assessments!
Emergencies 3333
Labs, chemicals and infections
Healthy Computing
Living with your laptop
Health risks ……
• musculoskeletal problems
• headaches / eye strain Can be avoided by ……
• workstation set up
• adopting correct posture
• taking regular breaks / reducing computing time
Computer suite in the Library, Duke of Kent and Austin Pearce buildings
Ideal way to work with your computer
"Just as you try to eat your greens and go to the gym, taking care of your emotional
wellbeing is as vital for overall good health and quality of life." Mark Goulbourne, Student
Mental Health Practitioner and Counsellor.
"Studies suggest that 20-25% of university students show raised levels of psychological
distress, slightly higher than the figure reported in the general population."
We have a Wellbeing Centre on site… and
don’t forget SAMARITANS 01483 505555
The end
Do you have any questions?
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