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Department of Engineering Safety Policy
The
Department of Engineering is committed to providing and maintaining a
workplace which is safe, where risks to the health of its employees are minimised,
and to promote good practice in health and safety management. The
Head of Department, Professor Dame Ann Dowling, has primary responsibility
for ensuring the health and safety of all staff within the Department and any
students, visitors or other persons affected by the actions of the
Department. Professor Dowling may
delegate some of this responsibility to Heads of Divisions and through them
to academic supervisors, line managers and teaching staff. The
formulation and review of Departmental health and safety policy and the
monitoring of health and safety requirement, implementation and performance
is the responsibility of the Departmental Safety Committee. All Department of Engineering staff,
students and visitors have a responsibility to: ·
take reasonable care for their own
safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts and omissions ·
use equipment, hazardous substances
and protective devices safely ·
be aware of legal requirements and follow
University and Departmental procedures relevant to their work ·
co-operate with their supervisors or
line management to ensure a healthy and safe workplace ·
bring to the immediate attention of
supervisors, line managers or Safety Officer any safety matters of concern ·
report all accidents, incidents and
workplace hazards ·
only undertake tasks for which
appropriate authorisation and/or training has been given Department of Engineering supervisors
and line managers have a responsibility to ensure that: ·
they have the skills and knowledge to
meet their health and safety responsibilities ·
training, information, instruction
and supervision is provided to ensure that work undertaken complies with all
legal requirements, and University or Departmental health and safety
procedures ·
the safety of the individual is, at
all times, paramount and no one in managerial or supervisory position is to
permit any unsafe practice, operation or experiment ·
all hazards/risks in the workplace
are identified and controlled ·
suitable personal protective
equipment (PPE) is supplied to staff, students and visitors if the hazard has
not been controlled adequately by other means The
Department has established safe work procedures, documented in the
Departmental Safety Manual. The
Safety Manual is an integral part of the Health and Safety Policy and can be
accessed through the Departmental Website. All
incidents involving personal injury, material loss, equipment damage or
unsafe acts will be reported to and investigated by line management and /or
the Safety Office. Comprehensive
fire and emergency procedures are in place throughout the Department. All areas of the Department will have
designated Fire Wardens who will ensure the rapid and complete evacuation of
the building in any emergency and monitor the condition of local escape
routes and fire equipment. The
fire alarm systems within Departmental buildings are regularly tested and an
evacuation drill is undertaken annually.
The
Department will provide an adequate number of suitably qualified first aiders
and sufficient first aid equipment and supplies, taking into account where
specific hazards exist. Line
management will ensure that all new staff (temporary, permanent, part or
full-time) and visitors undergo an induction process that includes an
explanation of the Departmental Health and Safety Policy, specific
instructions such as fire precautions and evacuation procedures, the location
of first aid facilities, and all safety arrangements that are relevant to the
work of the new employee/visitor.
All new staff will be given access to a copy of the Departmental
Health and Safety Policy. The
Department understands that specific safety training may be required for new
and existing employees, particularly after a change in role or introduction
of new procedures. Regular
tours and inspections will be undertaken by the Safety Office, Local Officers
Responsible for Safety and other interested parties to monitor health and
safety performance within the Department. Relevant findings will be reported to
the Safety Committee and the Head of Department. Professor Dame Ann Dowling 21st January 2010 |