1. Induction Presentation 2018
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Induction Presentation 2018
HEALTH & SAFETY UNIT

2. What You Need to Know About the Health & Safety Dept
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Philip Thornton – Safety Officer
ext 2239
Grainne O’Carroll – Safety Senior Technical Officer ext 2074
Claire Frawley – Safety Technical Officer ext 2074
Lynda O’Sullivan – Garda Vetting & H&S Training ext 2374

3. Our role Occupational Safety, Health & Welfare
Safety audits/inspections, Ergonomic Audits
Keep Management in the loop regarding H&S legislation
Assist Departments to develop H&S policies & Emergency Plans
H&S Training
Garda Vetting and Child Protection Procedures
Wellbeing

4. Your role
All employees must:
Protect their own safety and health, as well as the safety and health of anyone who may be affected by their acts or omissions at work.
Not be under the influence of any intoxicant to the extent that they could be a danger to themselves or others while at work.
Cooperate with their employer with regard to safety, health and welfare at work.
Not engage in any improper conduct that could endanger their own safety or health or that of anyone else.
Participate in safety and health training offered by their employer.
Make proper use of all machinery, tools, substances, etc. and of all Personal Protective Equipment provided for use at work.
Report any defects in the place of work, equipment, etc. which might endanger safety and health.
Report accidents and incidents as soon as possible to your supervisor or manager. Your supervisor or manager should complete a
First Aid Form, Accident Report Form or Dangerous Occurrence Form
EMERGENCY NUMBER= 3333

5. Fire Safety If you discover a fire:
Break the nearest fire alarm call point
Dial emergency number
If the fire is small and contained consider using the nearest appropriate appliance provided.
Do not take unnecessary risks
Evacuate
If the fire alarm sounds:
Leave the building by the nearest exit point, don’t delay to pick up personal belongings
Do not use the lift
Assemble at the Assembly Point for the building.
Follow the Fire Stewards instructions and Do Not re-enter the building unless authorised

6. 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- never assume cars will stop!
Walk facing the traffic and keep to well-lit roads and pavements
No smoking on the premises. The use of e- cigarettes is also forbidden within buildings.

7. How We Can Support You
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8. Safety Inspections
Conduct scheduled office and departmental inspections to ensure standards of Health and Safety are maintained.
Help to advise on improvements with regard to
Housekeeping
Electrical safety
Fire Safety
VDU ergonomics
Manual Handling
Emergency Preparedness

9. Risk Assessments
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.
“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

10. Display Screen Equipment
Employees who use display screen equipment ie: PC as a routine part of their work activities should, via their Supervisor, arrange for an ergonomic assessment of their work station.
Eye test entitlement.

11. 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:

12. Training &
Health and Safety training is held throughout the year and includes courses such as Occupational First Aid, Manual Handling, Chemical Agent Risk Assessment, Evacuation chair training
If you would like to be made aware of and participate in first aid courses and H&S related training please contact
Each month there is a Be Well event. It is free service running H&S related and/or complimentary therapies. Take up is popular and sometimes by apt only, there can be limited spaces. Look out for mails from

13. Safety information available:
University Safety Statement
Local Safety Statements and other Departmental sources
Heath & Safety Essentials Booklet
HR Website:

14. THANK YOU
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Any questions?