2. Duty of Care
DMU, as an employer, has a responsibility for health safety and welfare whilst at work
This presentation is one of the ways in which the University meets that duty
Staff and Students, Contractors & Visitors also have H&S duties

3. Staff, Students & Contractors
Take reasonable care of your own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by what you do
Co-operate with the University on health and safety matters
Do not misuse or interfere with anything provided in the interests of health, safety and welfare
Report faults or defects relating to health and safety

4. Mandatory Induction items are:
This presentation has been designed to give you an outline of occupational health and safety within DMU.
Mandatory Induction items are:
Evacuation Procedures & Posters
Fire safety
First aid Provision & Policy
How to report accidents, Incidents & hazards
Workstation assessments

5. Fire, Building(s) You should ensure you are familiar with
Escape routes and exit doors
Fire appliances
First aider and first aid boxes
Who is your Safety Officer or coordinator
Location of UHSO and Occupational Health Nurses
If unclear ask your area or activity manager or supervisor

6. The fire warning system
A continuous alarm sounding which may be activated via break glass or smoke/heat detector
Alarm testing is carried out first thing on Monday morning of each week

7. Ensure you know the means of escape from the areas in which you and your student will work?
If the Alarm sounds all persons must then leave the building by the nearest exit and proceed without delay to the designated assembly point.

8. Fire Alarms – Individual Needs
Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan (PEEP)
Hearing – Mobility – Visual - Learning
As a minimum, hearing impaired students will need a “vibrating pillow” and flashing light alarms in their study bedroom

9. The two assembly points for each building in which you and the student
will work are on bottom of the EA notice

10. Action to be taken on discovery of a fire
Any person discovering a fire should sound the alarm by means of the nearest 'break glass' alarm point, shouting "Fire" and dialling the emergency services (9-999).
Security will automatically be notified by the fire alarm system which will indicate the location of the detector head or call point activated. Faculty/Departmental management should notify Occupational Health and Safety ( ) and confirm the situation with Security (7642) if they have not arrived on site.

11. location of the nearest fire fighting Equipment
Ensure you are aware of the location of this equipment

12. The fire drill
If the Alarm sounds all staff and students must then leave the building by the nearest exit and proceed without delay to the near assembly point. Equipment should be made safe, windows and doors closed. In the case of a bomb alert they will be told by the Evacuation Controller (EC) or a member of Health and Safety or Estates/Security staff at the near assembly point to move to the distant assembly point.
Staff and students should take their bags and briefcases with them unless this would delay the evacuation. Doors to rooms other than student bedrooms in Halls should not be locked as this will restrict entry of the emergency services and delay any search by DMU staff that may be necessary.

13. Use of fire fighting and alarm equipment
Break glass activation, only use FE if Competent.
If the fire can be easily extinguished, without risk to others, by using the appropriate extinguisher, then you should do so, but only after alarm has been activated to start evacuation of the building and the fire brigade called.

14. No smoking rules
Smoking is prohibited in all DMU buildings and within 10 metres of building entrances and exits

15. Gangways, exits etc. must be kept clear of obstructions

16. Fire doors must be kept closed

17. Lifts & Refuges REFUGES
Do not use the lifts* in an emergency – ‘chimney effect’
Refuges are provided for those with impaired mobility

18. Evacuation Chairs in all buildings with lifts
to assist mobility impaired to safely evacuate
trained users
Tutor should be able to explain
the system to if necessary as
part of PEEP

19. The location of first aid facilities

20. Procedure for accident reporting
Emergency Numbers
2222 (internal phones.)
(ext.) 24/7 – Security Office
Report all accidents
report serious accidents immediately
e.g. student taken to hospital as a result of injury on DMU premises
Ideally do not disturb the scene as an investigation will follow
notify supervisor
complete a report form?
Hazards & near misses

21. If a Display Screen is to be used then assessments (DSAs) are a legal requirement for anyone who uses a computer in their work..….Issues arise from
Repetitive actions
Poor Posture
Working too long without breaks
Adverse working environment
Not acting upon symptoms
Good ergonomics are essential

22. Good Practice
Safety Policy and SOSO
H&S Coordinator, Officer, Advisor
Risk Assessment
E learning programme access
Occupational health and EAP

23. Safety Responsibilities Statement of Safety Organisation (S.O.S.O.)
Main responsibility rests with your Faculty, plus those responsible for other areas that you may use - e.g.
Library - Library Services
Catering/Grounds - Estates
DMU Halls - Student Services

24. Local Induction & Rules
Faculty / Support Department
induction
rules
codes of practice
detail how the standards set centrally will be implemented locally.

25. DMU Halls Private Halls
Hall Manager and Residence Officers will have responsibilities for student safety, security and welfare
Residence Officers are on duty “out of normal working hours” when Halls staff are not available
They are there to help - use them as first point of contact if you have a problem
Private Halls
Most Halls are owned & managed by private organisations
They, not DMU, have responsibility for your safety while your are on their premises

26. University Health & Safety Policies
Comprised of 4 sections
Central policies, are published on the Intranet –

27. Health & Safety Advice
Tina Sharpe Head of Disability ext 7593
Steve Briggs Health & Safety Officer Student & Academic Services ext 6694
Graham Bailey University H&S Advisor ext 7683
Jon Grounds University H&S Officer ext 7594

28. Managing Risk
Legal requirement to control risks
Workers & others have the right to protection from harm
‘Hazards’ & ‘Risks’ should be identified
Suitable & sufficient controls put in place to eliminate/reduce risk

29. Risk Assessment at DMU

30. Health hazards and precautions related to the work
Manual handling – Violence - Fire - Display Screen work
Electricity – Chemicals/Substances
Traffic Remember DMU is a city campus surrounded by busy roads with vehicles passing through.
Appropriate H&S training is essential and is offered in various ways:-
Formal sessions (over 40 courses) – Eric Wood 2:07
Online courses via DMU intranet or via E-Learning courses
Outside providers - e.g. First Aid

31. Wearing and disposal of any protective clothing or equipment clothing

32. Areas which are out of bounds and the meaning of warning signs on doors
Safety Signs and Signals Regulations 1996
Red/white ‘Must not do’ prohibited Yellow/Black Warning of a hazard
Blue/white ‘Must do’ Mandatory Green/white safe condition

33. Student Health Register with local GP
Register with local Dentist Student Health Centre
Check your vaccinations (mumps, meningitis)
Get contraception
Get plenty of rest & eat healthy food
Personal Hygiene is key
DMU has contingency plans for various scenarios (pandemic flu, mumps, meningitis etc.)
Managed response - ‘Business as usual’ – as far as reasonably practicable

34. DMU Occupational health services include:-
Health surveillance (eyes, ears, lung function, etc.)
Health promotion – annual calendar of events linked to NHS campaigns / events.
Lifestyle advice – cardiovascular, nutrition, etc
If you have a disability or special need affecting your safety e.g. hearing, visual impairment or poor mobility, have any special safety precautions been explained that are relevant to you? E.g. Your Peeps

35. your time and attendance
Thank you for
your time and attendance