Health and Safety Management is part of your undergraduate training.

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As undergraduate students you will develop a variety skills. Health and Safety Management is an essential skill, and a key part of working in the UK. During you course you will be expected to think about and act on measures to ensure your own safety and the safety of others.When you start the course you will be given a brief introduction to safety, but it is during your work in the Physics Department that you will learn how to work safely. All modules will have been planned to ensure that you can complete the module safely. However we cannot remove all risks, particularly from practical work, because you are a somewhat unpredictable creature. However you will be able to complete any task safely if you:

• Read the safety advice;
• Listen to instructions;
• Follow the instructions you are given;
• Think about what is needed to carry out work safely;
• Ask if you are unsure how to carry out any tasks.

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Undergraduate Newcomers leaflet (pdf)

Undergraduate safety Talk (Week 1 Autumn Term)

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Basic Rules

On a continuous alarm EVACUATE the building as INSTRUCTED.

1. Do NOT run.
2. Do NOT use the lift.
3. Where possible, close all doors and windows.
4. Do NOT re-enter the building.
5. Report missing persons.
6. Trained people only should use fire extinguishers.

• The fire alarm is activated by breaking the glass on the red boxes.
• The Emergency Services telephone number is 3-333.

 

Building Rules

The Physics & Electronics building is a NO SMOKING area.The fire alarm is zoned. On a:

•    continuous tone, evacuate immediately;
•   intermittent tone, standby to evacuate.

The Research Wing is a laboratory environment with associated hazards

• Take care in corridors - goods (e.g. liquid nitrogen) may be in transit.
• Do NOT enter laboratories without permission.
• Obey all notices and instructions.

 

Laboratory Rules

• The presence of a Lecturer or Technician in a laboratory is required in order to respond to problems and to ensure that safety rules are enforced.
• Follow the safety advice.
  
  
• Ensure coats and bags are safely stored.
• No smoking.
• No food or drink is allowed in laboratories.
• Mobile phones must be switched to vibration mode. To make voice calls please leave the laboratory
  
  
• Students must clean up after themselves.
• Never put sharp (e.g. broken glass) items in the bin
• Accidents and Incidents must be reported.
  
  
• Students have a right to know, and are EXPECTED to know, about any hazards they will be exposed to in the laboratory.

If the rules are followed the risk will be LOW.

Equipment hazards include:

1. Electric equipment:
2. High voltage devices:
3. Coolants (e.g. liquid nitrogen)
4. Radiation sources:
5. Laser devices:
6. Water spills: Prompt action is essential!
7. Falling/dropping objects:

 

Please inform your Supervisor or the Lecturer if you think your health might be adversely impacted by any activity, or if you think your state of health might adversely affect the ability of the class to perform the activity. Your Supervisor will make reasonable accommodation for you as necessary and when appropriate.

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Safety Responsibilities within the Physics Department

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Safety links

• Physics Safety Webpages
• Health, Safety and Environment Advisory Services
• Health and Safety Executive

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Nigel Woolsey,
ncw2@york.ac.uk
29 September, 2004