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Health and Safety Induction For Works Involving UoR Water Systems University of Reading. Contact Details. Health and Safety Services Tel. 0118 378 8888 Security Services Emergency Number: 0118 378 6300 General Number: 0118 378 7799 FMD Reception 0118 3788958
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Health and Safety Induction For Works Involving UoR Water Systems University of Reading
Contact Details • Health and Safety Services • Tel. 0118 378 8888 • Security Services • Emergency Number: 0118 378 6300 • General Number: 0118 378 7799 • FMD • Reception 0118 3788958 • You must also know the contact details of your UoR Project Manager • Each of the buildings at UoR has a building manager, you should obtain the details from your UoR contact.
Works – General Rules • For all works on UoR you must be competent • All work must be covered by a risk assessment • All chlorination and legionella testing to be done by UoR approved MTC contractor • All works must be considered to be near live utilities unless you have specific information that it is otherwise • All accidents and incidents must be reported to your line manager and the UoR project or maintenance manager
Permits • There is no permit for working on the water system. There is however, permits for excavations, hot work, roof access as well as restricted access areas. • Permits are required if you are carrying out works involving any of the above as part of the work.
Other construction tasks in the area Students and UoR visitors a large transient population Some students and visitors may not have English as a first language and may not have as sound an understanding of H&S Pests Fragile flooring and roof surfaces Non Water Workplace Hazards
UoR Standards • UoR issues every contracting company with a UoR Rules and Guidance document • We also issue individual contractors a guide for working on UoR. Therefore, there can be no excuse for not following the rules.
Around campus 20 Shared traffic routesPark safely in designated areas Parking permits are requiredBeware – cyclists!
Summary on your workplace…. • Identify your escape route in the event of an emergency • Find out about fire and first aid arrangements • Find out how to report accidents and hazards • Check that your work place is safe to work in • If not report it to your supervisor
Any questions?Remember to sign to say you have had the induction and collect your tradesman’s guide to H&S at UoR