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Duty of Care

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. Staff, Students & Contractors.

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Duty of Care

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  1. 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

  2. Staff, Students & Contractors • Take reasonable careof 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 interferewith anything provided in the interests of health, safety and welfare • Reportfaults or defects relating to health and safety

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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.

  7. 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

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

  9. 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 (01162 57 7683) and confirm the situation with Security (7642) if they have not arrived on site.

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

  11. 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.

  12. 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.

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

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

  15. Fire doors must be kept closed

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

  17. 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

  18. The location of first aid facilities

  19. Procedure for accident reporting Emergency Numbers 2222 (internal phones.) 0116 257 7642 (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

  20. 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

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

  22. 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

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

  24. DMU 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

  25. University Health & Safety Policies • Comprised of 4 sections • Central policies, are published on the Intranet – http://intranet.dmu.ac.uk/health_safety/

  26. 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

  27. 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

  28. Risk Assessment at DMU

  29. 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

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

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

  32. 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

  33. 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

  34. Thank you for your time and attendance

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