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Welcome to the University of Leeds Health and Safety Basics Health and Safety

The University is such a large and diverse place with a wide range of hazards and risks Health and Safety

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 Health and Safety

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 Health and Safety

And accidents do happen: Health and Safety

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 Health and Safety

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

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? Health and Safety

Don’t wait for accidents to happen First aid There are two first aiders in the School of Sociology and Social Policy: If you forget the names or you need a first aider elsewhere on campus look out for this sign Fire Find out the location of fire alarm points and the means of escape Health and Safety

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. Health and Safety

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 Computers Health and Safety

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 If you need something heavy lifting please get in touch with – <insert extension number who will arrange for Estates to do this for you. Look at the website for more information Manual handling Health and Safety

In an emergency Follow 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 (do NOT call 999 as Security need to be aware of the incident in order to direct the emergency services appropriately) To make any suggestions or report problems contact: - your tutor - the local Safety Coordinator or Faculty Health and Safety Manager - or Health and Safety Services on Visit the H&S website at Health and Safety

Lone Working Pay attention to surroundings Have you mobile phone with you at all times if possible Make sure that someone knows where you are working If you need to call Security services – (non emergency) call Health and Safety

Online training sessions on a number of aspects of Health and Safety are available on the University’s website. Just go to: and follow the links to training pages. Please take a few minutes to run through these courses. Health and Safety

Any questions? If you have any concerns at all about your safety or feel that any special access arrangements need to be made for you please contact Health and Safety