1. Health & Safety Induction
Philip Thornton
Safety Officer

2. Introduction Today’s induction session will cover: Safety introduction
Risk Assessments
Fire Safety
Accidents, Dangerous Occurrences & First Aid
Display Screen Equipment
Safety Training
Working with Children & Young People
Employee Support Service

3. Safety Introduction 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.

4. Safety Introduction 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)

5. Safety Representatives Committee Membership
Safety Introduction
Safety Representatives Committee Membership
Human Resources Director (Chair)
Dean, Faculty of Science & Engineering Nominee
Safety Representatives (x 9)
Buildings & Estates Services Manager
Safety Officer

6. Risk Assessments
“A planned process during which hazards are identified and the extent of the risks involved are evaluated, taking into account existing precautions and their effectiveness”.
“Hazard” – something with the potential to cause harm
“Risk” – a combination of the likelihood and potential severity of harm from a hazard being realised
All activities taking place on campus must be risk assessed and the risks reduced to an acceptable level, by means other than personal protective equipment where possible.

7. Risk Assessments You / Your Departments must: Identify hazards
Decide who is at risk
Assess risks
Prioritise objectives
Eliminate or control risks
(Risk Assessments must be in writing)

8. Fire – Schuman, Feb 2011

9. Fire – MSSI, Feb 2010

10. If you discover a fire:
1. Raise the alarm by breaking the nearest fire alarm call point.
2. Call the Campus Emergency Number (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.

11. 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.

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

13. Main Accident Triggers

14. 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

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

16. Display Screen Equipment
Employees who will be using display screen equipment, such as a PC, as a routine part of their work activities should contact their Supervisor to arrange for an assessment of their work station to be carried out.
To improve access to training in display screen equipment, an online training and risk assessment programme that can be completed by you at your workstation has been introduced. The e-learning software may be accessed by clicking

17. Safety Training

18. Safety Signs Blue = Compulsory Yellow = Warning Green = Safe guidance
Across the campus look out for H&S information signs
Blue = Compulsory
Failure to comply not only puts you at risk, but means that you have broken the law
Yellow = Warning
Green = Safe guidance
First Aid / Emergency Exits / etc
Red = Prohibitive or Fire
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

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

20. Employee Support Service (ESS)
The ESS is a confidential counselling and advice service to assist all of us in dealing with personal issues that could pose a risk to our health, well-being, relationships and jobs.
Service is free to UL staff
Service is voluntary – the decision to use the service and avail of counselling rests with the individual.
The service is confidential and independent.
FREEPHONE:

21. 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 – please stay clear of doors, windows and air intakes. The use of e-cigarettes is also forbidden within buildings.

22. Safety information available to you from:
University Safety Statement
Local Safety Statements and other Departmental sources
Heath & Safety Essentials Booklet
HR Website:

24. Welcome to UL and please contact me if you have any questions.
Philip Thornton Ext: 2239
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