Dublin Institute of Technology Health & Safety Induction for Grangegorman

1. Dublin Institute of Technology Health & Safety Inductionfor Grangegorman

2. Welcome to Grangegorman Remember there is a safe way to do everything! • New Safety Induction DVD launch

3. HEALTH, SAFETY & WELFARE AT DIT GRANGEGORMAN REMEMBER • The local safety statements and risk assessments will need to be reviewed • A new Site Specific Emergency Manual is in progress • You may require: • a new workstation risk assessment • a new manual handling risk assessment • a revised Personal Emergency Egress Plan (PEEP) • afirst-aid response plan

4. HEALTH, SAFETY & WELFARE AT DIT GRANGEGORMAN FAMILIARISE YOURSELF WITH • Assembly points A, B & C • New evacuation signage, alarm call points, emergency door release and refuge points • Safety equipment: fire extinguishers • Safety notice board (Rathdown House) • Emergency telephone numbers • The nearest emergency exit/route

5. HEALTH, SAFETY & WELFARE AT DIT GRANGEGORMAN EVACUATION REFRESHER: A REMINDER!! • Evacuate using nearest and safest exit • All staff must act as evacuation marshals (high visibility jackets available) • Shut down equipment/electricity/gas if time permits and it is safe to do so • Form a single line along corridors/stairwells • DO NOT use the lift • Follow instructions from authorised personnel e.g. Incident Controller, Emergency Services • Report to Assembly Point A, B or C • Do not re-enter buildings until the “all clear” is given

6. HEALTH, SAFETY & WELFARE AT DIT GRANGEGORMAN EVACUATION MARSHALS: It is the role of the Evacuation Marshals to: • Sweep/search all rooms in their area • Direct people to the nearest available exit • Ensure that everyone is evacuated General Rule of Thumb • Everyone should act as an evacuation marshal • Give information to the Incident Controller (orange hi-vis vest) • Ensure that everyone is evacuated Do not put yourself in any danger – if in doubt get out!

7. HEALTH, SAFETY & WELFARE AT DIT GRANGEGORMAN ASSEMBLY POINTS:

8. HEALTH, SAFETY & WELFARE AT DIT GRANGEGORMAN NOTE THE LOCATION OF YOUR NEAREST: Alarm call point Emergency door release Refuge point Fire extinguishers

9. HEALTH, SAFETY & WELFARE AT DIT GRANGEGORMAN NOTE THE DIFFERENCE: Door release – used to exit rooms/ areas Door release – to be used in emergencies

10. HEALTH, SAFETY & WELFARE AT DIT GRANGEGORMAN CONSULT WITH FLOOR PLANS IN YOUR AREA:

11. HEALTH, SAFETY & WELFARE AT DIT GRANGEGORMAN FIRE ACTION NOTICES: Fire Action Notices provide instructions on what to do if: • You discover a fire, or • You hear the evacuation alarm They also provide information on your designated assembly point.

12. HEALTH, SAFETY & WELFARE AT DIT GRANGEGORMAN EMERGENCY NUMBERS: • Front desk (Sycamore gallery, Rathdown House) 4270 • Control Centre (Orchard House) Number • Estates Help Desk 01 402 7666 • Health & Safety Officer Edel Niland 0863891080 Occupational Health Officer Orlaith Waters 087 9809131 Emergency Services 112/ 999 If dialling 112/999 from a DIT landline phone, you may have to dial “0” first for an outside line

13. HEALTH, SAFETY & WELFARE AT DIT GRANGEGORMAN FIRST-AID: Early treatment of an injury is vital • First-aid kit and AED located at the front desk and in the first-aid room (Rathdown House) • Contact the local first-aider or front desk/control room for assistance • A list of staff trained in Occupational First-Aid is available on the health and safety website

14. HEALTH, SAFETY & WELFARE AT DIT GRANGEGORMAN FIRST-AID: Injured or unwell students contact: Student Health Centre in Linenhall T : 01 402 3614 Student Health Centre in DIT Aungier St. T: 01 402 3051 Mon – Fri 9am – 5pm (term time)

15. HEALTH, SAFETY & WELFARE AT DIT GRANGEGORMAN INCIDENT REPORT PROCEDURES: • All accidents and incidents must be reported immediately and an incident report form completed • Incident report forms are available on the health and safety website

16. HEALTH, SAFETY & WELFARE AT DIT GRANGEGORMAN HAZARD SPOTTING: • A hazard is anything that has the potential to cause harm • Report hazards using the DIT Hazard Report Form available on website

17. HEALTH, SAFETY & WELFARE AT DIT GRANGEGORMAN DIT SMOKING POLICY: • In accordance with DIT Smoking Policy, no smoking (including the use of electronic cigarettes) is permitted with the exception of designated shelters Good Housekeeping • We all must keep our work areas as clean and tidy as possible and dispose of all waste appropriately • Access to escape routes, exit doors or fire extinguishers should be kept clear • Remember, corridors are your route to safety - so keep them clear! Please abide by DIT smoking policy

18. HEALTH, SAFETY & WELFARE AT DIT GRANGEGORMAN NEAREST EMERGENCY EXIT: Look out for the universal signage below

19. HEALTH, SAFETY & WELFARE AT DIT GRANGEGORMAN HOUSEKEEPING: When unpacking adhere to good housekeeping procedures

20. HEATH, SAFETY & WELFARE AT DIT GRANGEGORMAN PERSONAL SECURITY: • Carry staff ID at all times • Do not keep valuables on display or leave them unattended e.g. laptop/ mobile • Grangegorman is a live construction site separated from DIT by hoarding – students and staff are not permitted to enter the construction site

21. HEALTH, SAFETY & WELFARE AT DIT GRANGEGORMAN OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH OFFICER: Contact Orlaith Waters for: • First-aid • Pregnancy risk assessment • Disability risk assessment (PEEP) • First-aid Response Plan • VDU assessment • Health and safety concerns • Confidential service