Chemical Engineering Duty Of Care/ Neighbour Principle Planning First Aid Provision Number of Occupants Work Activity & Hazards Building Layout Hours of work Back up support

First Aid arrangements First aid arrangements First aid arrangements in the Department are co-ordinated by the (Technical Services Manager). Pim Amrit  Ensure there are an adequate number of qualified first aiders among the staff in the Department and that notices are posted stating who they are;  Ensure there are adequate first aid materials available throughout the Department;  Ensure that safety showers and eye wash units are tested at least every six months.

First Aiders There are 2 types of first aider in the College Fully qualified First Aiders (FAWQ 4 days) Lifesavers (Cert 1 day)

Departmental First Aiders First Work Qualification Pim Amrit*Bone Bob Brace*Bone

Departmental Lifesavers First Aid Lifesavers Patricia CarryBone Paul Crudge Bone Ann MaconnachieBone Geoff KelsallACEX Ann SewellACEX

Departmental Lifesavers Elios JorisiACEX MO2B45617 Darren PalmerACEX MO2B45617 Daniel ParsonageACEX MO2B45617 Nouri SamsatliRODH C

Key Contacts FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL ASSISTANCE DURING WORKING HOURS, MONDAY TO FRIDAY, PLEASE CONTACT ONE OF THE FIRST AIDERS LISTED EMERGENCY CONTACT IN SOUTH KENSINGTON, PLEASE PHONE 4444 AND STATE CLEARLY THE DETAILS OF THE EMERGENCY, YOUR EXACT LOCATION, YOUR NAME AND EXTENSION NUMBER IF YOU CANNOT GET TO AN INTERNAL PHONE, PLEASE CONTACT SECURITY AT SOUTH KENSINGTON ON:

Major injuries An ambulance should be called by dialing Do not attempt to call an ambulance by calling the University switchboard or another University department. This will only cause unnecessary delay. Someone should be sent to the front door of the building to look out for and direct the ambulance. A first aider should be contacted to administer first aid to the casualty while waiting for the ambulance to arrive.

Minor injuries First aid boxes/cabinets are located in, or near, all laboratories. Staff and students should ensure they are aware of the nearest location of first aid supplies. A first aider should be contacted and asked to assist with any injury except for the most minor of cuts or scratches. Even minor scratches should be washed thoroughly in cold running water before applying a plaster. The assistance of a first aider is particularly important if you are injured while working with substances, which could cause harm if they entered the body through a break in the skin.

The role of the Safety Department is to ensure that: the College provides a safe working environment for all staff, students and visitors. all College activities are undertaken in a safe manner. the College complies with the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work Act and other relevant legislation.

Useful Information & Guidance A full programme is listed alphabetically which is available to you as staff and post –graduates. An online booking system is in operation. For courses with no fee than you are able to submit a booking form. For courses with a fee or First Aid courses than go via your Safety Officer and FA Co-ordinator. First Aid & Work Qualification & Lifesaver courses plus refreshers.

Useful Information and Guidance The College Occupational Health Service provides services to protect health at work, assess and advise on fitness for work and to ensure that health issues are effectively managed.