1. School of Engineering and Computer Science
Health & Safety in ECS
School of Engineering and Computer Science

2. General Information
The School abides by the following Legislation and Policies
Laws
Health and Safety at Work Act 2015
Policies
VUW HEALTH AND SAFETY POLICY 2016
OFF-CAMPUS ACTIVITIES POLICY 2009 – nb new Fieldwork policy to replace in 2017
policy.pdf
SAFE CAMPUS POLICY 2013
policy.pdf
NB these are the main policies, there maybe other policies that also need to be followed depending on the work that is being done

3. Incident and Accident reporting. It’s not about Blame
We are required to report all accidents and incidents, this includes near misses.
A near miss is where something happens that could of caused an injury but in this case didn’t- often the I got away with it case.
The School Office has the Incident/accident reporting Forms
Please fill them out and Return to the School Safety Officer
Or them to
As in the title these are not about blame, but getting information to stop injuries from occurring.

4. Injuries Location of First Aid Kits If someone is injured at ECS
For minor injuries – see the School first aiders
Electronics Techs
Roger - Safety Officer
Duncan - Technical support
Morgan – Senior Tutor
Fill out an incident Report
For more Serious
Call 111 if needed
Call VUW emergency number, say there is a medical event and where, during the work week this will dispatch the Campus Medics if available.
Return it to ECS safety Officer or it to
Location of First Aid Kits
School Office CO358
Electronics Techs Office CO247
Rogers Office EA117

5. General Risks at ECS Risks Wet Floors Computers Stairs Controls
OOS, tripping over cables, electrical risks
Stairs
tripping, slippery surfaces, broken stair edges or stair caps
Controls
Watch for wet floors
Take breaks , keep cables tidy, notify if the cables are dropped
Notify so any issues can be fixed

6. General Emergency Procedures Please read the full building procedures, these can be found beside a lift.
Fire
When the fire alarms sound, please evacuate the building immediately and assemble at the building evacuation site.
Follow all instruction given by Building/Fire Wardens, Campus Care, and Fire Service
See the fire info on the building procedures next to a Lift
Earthquake
Duck cover and hold
Only move once the shaking has stopped and it is safe to do so.
See the earthquake info on the building procedures next to a Lift
Please read the Building Emergency procedures found next to lifts for all other emergency types