Michael Smith, Safety Manager

FIRE SAFETY • The main object of the fire safety

arrangements is to save life.

• The fire alarm procedure should be followed in the event of discovering a fire or in the event of the alarm sounding.

• In the event of a fire, the alarm will ring continuously until the building has been vacated.

IN CASE OF FIRE:

• Sound the alarm by breaking the nearest Break Glass point (located in each stair well)

IN CASE OF FIRE (continued):

• Notify Reception (ext.555) from the nearest telephone.

• Note that the Fire Brigade is not called automatically by the alarm systems.

IF THE ALARM SOUNDS:

• Close windows and doors in your area,

• Turn off gas supplies and portable electric equipment,

• Make sure that everyone in your area is aware of the alarm,

• Leave the building by the NEAREST available exit.

IF THE ALARM SOUNDS (continued):

• DO NOT go back for your coat or belongings,

• Assemble at your designated assembly point and await instructions.

DO NOT ASSEMBLE IMMEDIATELY IN FRONT OF THE BUILDING where you might obstruct the exit.

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Carbon Dioxide Foam Dry Powder Water

Don’t use them, unless you are confident with what you are doing

Fire Extinguishers

FIRE DOORS

• Always make sure Fire Doors are kept shut.

• Never wedge or prop open a Fire Door.

FIRE DOORS

• They could save your life!

Escape Routes should all be identified

EMERGENCY EXITS

COMPUTERS

Computers themselves are not harmful - the problem is how you use them…..

If you have problems using a computer, consider having your eyesight tested

If using a computer causes you pain, you need to do something about it!

See the Safety pages on the Intranet for details

ACCIDENTS

• Report ALL accidents & Near-Misses;• First aid treatment is available via Reception -

dial 555 from any internal phone.• AEDs are available at the Reception Desks.

SECURITY

• Security is managed by the Estates Manager & the Reception Services Manager – contact via Reception;

• Wear your ID card while in any of our buildings;

• Be prepared to show your Card every time you enter a building;

• Report lost or stolen ID Cards immediately to Reception – x2200.

SECURITY (continued)

• DO NOT hold security doors open for anyone, unless they are wearing an ID card;

• DO NOT leave personal belongings, especially laptops, lying around - lockers are available from the Keppel Street Reception;

• Report all suspicious activity to Reception – x2200.

PERSONAL SECURITY

• London is generally Safe, • Be aware and be careful, • But don’t over-react!

CYCLISTS

• Use the goods entrance in Malet Street – Please DO NOT bring bikes in through the main entrance;

• Secure storage is available in the Malet Street moat - DO NOT leave them elsewhere;

• Shower facilities are available.

SMOKING

• Smoking is prohibited throughout the School’s premises.

MOBILE PHONES

• All mobile phones should be turned off in Computer Teaching Rooms.

• Phones should be turned off in lecture theatres and meeting rooms during formal lectures and seminars.

• Phones should not be used in laboratories.

STRESS

• If you feel stressed or bullyed at work, don’t suffer in silence – tell someone.

Working in Laboratories

• If your project involves working in a laboratory, you must obtain additional information and comply with the relevant Codes of Practice.

• Full documentation and forms on the intranet – http://intra.lshtm.ac.uk/safety

Travel

• If your project involves travelling or working overseas, you must obtain additional information and comply with the relevant Codes of Practice.

• Full documentation and forms on the intranet – http://intra.lshtm.ac.uk/safety

Risk Assessment- as simple as Crossing A Road

Look for the Hazards in what you intend to do

Look for the Hazards in what you intend to do

Decide who might be harmed and how

Decide who might be harmed and how

Evaluate the risks and decide whether the existing precautions are adequate or whether

more should be done

Evaluate the risks and decide whether the existing precautions are adequate or whether

more should be done

Develop appropriate responses to plausible emergency situations

Develop appropriate responses to plausible emergency situations

Develop appropriate responses to plausible emergency situations

Make sure you have adequate resources

Review your assessment and revise it if necessary

Review your assessment and revise it if necessary

Make sure that the procedures are implemented !

And finally, Record your findings

And finally, Record your findings

Remember, Risk Assessment is not just a paper exercise!

A written Risk Assessment is required for ALL student projects

SAFETY INFORMATION

• Michael Smith ext. 2485, michael.smith@lshtm.ac.uk or via Reception

• Manuals in Teaching Support & Unit Offices

• Full documentation and forms on the intranet – http://intra.lshtm.ac.uk/safety

Any Questions?