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School of somethingFACULTY OF OTHERHealth and Safety
Safe in the knowledge
Welcome to the University of Leeds
Life here in the University is never dull
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And we want to keep it that way
• But the University is such a large and diverse place with a wide range of hazards and risks
• How do we keep everyone safe?
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Health and safety is our top priority and applies to everyone at the University
• It starts from the top and cascades through every level of the University
• And it must be your priority too
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Why do we take health and safety so seriously?
• We want this to be a safe and healthy place to learn• Health and Safety legislation• The financial cost – not all accident costs are insured
this takes spending away from you and your course
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And accidents do happen:
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Look out for the hazards in everyday life:
• Slips, trips and falls• Poor posture when you are using computers• Manual handling• Dangerous chemicals• Using electrical equipment
As well as risks that are specific to your course:
• Radioactivity• Lasers
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Electrical Safety
There is always a risk when using electrical appliances
• Personal lap tops must be electrically safe & comply with British Standards
• AC/DC Adapters must operate on 240 Volts mains supply using a 13 amp plug
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You are responsible for your own safety as well as the safety of other people
Do: Read and follow health and safety information in your School, Faculty and across the University
Do: Report any faults, unsafe or unhealthy working conditions
Do not: Misuse anything that the University has provided for health and safety.
Do not: Behave in a way that might harm other people.
What are you responsible for?
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Don’t wait for accidents to happen
First aid• Find out the name of your local first aider today. • Look out for this sign, which will tell you more:
Fire• Find out the location of fire alarm points and the means of
escape
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Fire• A continuous alarm will sound• Evacuate the building by the quickest
route• Do not use lifts• Follow any instructions given by fire
wardens.• Do not re-enter the building until we tell
you it’s safe to do so. • Fire notices like this one are displayed in
all University buildings.• If you discover a fire, sound the alarm
using the nearest fire alarm call point.
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Take note of the safety signs around campus
Some are mandatory
Some prohibit
Some warn of hazardsSome give information about fire safety and equipment
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Using computers for long periods can cause:
• Eye strain• Finger, wrist and shoulder pain• Headaches
Take regular breaks and adjust your workstation to suit you
Look at the website for more information
www.leeds.ac.uk/safety/dse
Computers
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There’s a right way to move objects safely:
• Don’t move or lift anything if you have to strain• Where possible get help or use a trolley• Look at the website for more information
www.leeds.ac.uk/safety/handling/index.htm
Manual handling
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In an emergencyFollow the local instructions you were given during your induction, or any other instructions you are given at the time
If you need to call the emergency services, call Security on 32222
To make any suggestions or report problemsContact:- your tutor- the local Safety Coordinator or Faculty Health and Safety Manager- or Health and Safety Services on 0113 34 34201
Visit our website at www.leeds.ac.uk/safety
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Any questions ?
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