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Health & Safety Induction

Health & Safety Induction. Philip Thornton Safety Officer. Why safety is important:. Legal requirement Expensive compensation claims Criminal prosecutions or other enforcement action by Health & Safety Authority (or Gardai).

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Health & Safety Induction

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  1. Health & Safety Induction Philip Thornton Safety Officer

  2. Why safety is important: • Legal requirement • Expensive compensation claims • Criminal prosecutions or other enforcement action by Health & Safety Authority (or Gardai). • The incalculable cost of human suffering, much of which is so easily preventable.

  3. Health and Safety… and YOU! • Take reasonable care of your own safety and anyone affected by your actions • Alcohol or drugs • Co-operate with the University on H&S issues • Improper conduct or behaviour • Attend required training courses. • Report defects or safety contraventions (to your manager)

  4. SAFETY CONSULTATIONSafety Representatives Committee Membership Human Resources Director (Chair) Dean, Facultyof Science & Engineering Nominee Safety Representatives (x 9) Buildings & Estates Services Manager Safety Officer

  5. Risk Assessment • You / Your Departments must: • Identify hazards • Decide who is at risk • Assess risks • Prioritise objectives • Eliminate or control risks

  6. If you discover a fire: 1. Raise the alarm by breaking the nearest fire alarm call point. 2. Call the Campus Emergency Number 061 213333 (put it in your mobile) or the Fire Brigade using the 999 or 112 system. 3. Do not tackle the fire and do not take risks. 4. Evacuate.

  7. If the fire alarm sounds: 1. Leave the building by the nearest exit point and don’t delay to pick up personal belongings. 2. Do not use lifts. 3. Assemble at the Assembly Point for the building. 4. Follow the Fire Stewards instructions and Do Not re-enter the building unless authorised.

  8. Familiarise yourself with the location of: • the Fire Exits • the Fire Alarm Call Point(s) • the Assembly Points

  9. Accidents & Incidents • All accidents and incidents must be reported as soon as possible • Report them to your supervisor or manager. • Your supervisor or manager should complete the Accident Report Form or Dangerous Occurrence Form

  10. First Aid • If you require first aid assistance or come across somebody who does: Call Ext. 3333 or 061 213333 • For more serious health events call an ambulance: 999 or 112

  11. SAFETY SIGNS • Across the campus look out for H&S information signs BLUE = Compulsory Failure to comply not only puts you at risk, but means you’ve broken the law. YELLOW = Warning Failure to take notice could put you at risk. GREEN = Safety guidance First Aid, Emergency Exits… RED =Prohibitive or Fire

  12. Sensible Safety • Drive slowly – the campus speed limit is 40 km/h (25 mph) • Make sure you and your bicycle are readily visible (night & day) • Take care at pedestrian crossings. • Walk facing the traffic and keep to well-lit roads and pavements • No smoking on the premises

  13. Welfare of Children & Young People • The University adopts the highest possible standards to protect children for whom it has responsibility. • UL Child Protection Guidelines may be downloaded from the University website.

  14. Safety information available to you from: • University Safety Statement • Local Safety Statement and other Departmental sources • Heath & Safety Essentials Booklet • Health & Safety Unit

  15. Welcome to UL and please contact me if you have any questions. Philip Thornton Ext: 2239 Warning prohibition safety mandatory

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