Safety Office Guides and Publications

This is an index of Safety Policies and Guidance that are available in full text. The list is not exhaustive, therefore if there is a particular document that you are unable to find, please contact the Safety and Radiation Protection Office. The documents are listed by topic in alphabetical order.

 

[Access to selected Nottingham University Hospital safety policies]

 

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

 

A

B

  • Bicycles
  • Biological and genetic modifcation safety
    Includes :
    University Code of Practice for work with Biologial Agents & GM Organisms Policy and arrangements for work with GM Organisms Risk Assessment for GMO - guidance for researchers Administrative arrangements for GM safety committees

C

 

D

E

F

G

H

I

J

K

L

M

N

O

P

Q

R

S

T

U

V

W

X

Y

Z

 

 Accidents

Asbestos

Chemicals

General information on safe working with chemicals is provided in section 9 of the Safety Handbook.

See also the COSHH section.

 

     

Compressed Gases

Confined Spaces COSHH Display Screen Equipment


Disability - Health and Safety

Diving Electrical Safety
  • University Code of Practice for Electrical Safety (2003) This is only Part A of the Code but it applies to all departments in Word of PDF format.
    • Part A - Introduction, and Use, Maintenance, Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment in Word or PDF.
    • Part B – Design and Construction of Electrical Equipment within the University in Word or PDF.
    • Part C – Live working in Word or PDF
Electrical Safety
  • University Code of Practice for Electrical Safety (2003) This is only Part A of the Code but it applies to all departments in Word or PDF format.

 Fieldwork

  • Guidelines for Safety in Fieldwork [pdf] - policy and guidance for the safe conduct of Fieldwork, also available in Word format.
  • Appendix document [pdf] which contains:
    • Appendix I - Expedition Review Process
    • Appendix II - Generic Risk Assessment for low-risk activities
    • Appendix III - Risk assessment and associated information for higher risk activities outside scope of generic assessment
    • Appendix IV - Hazard checklist
    • Appendix V - Code of conduct for participants
    • Appendix VI - Participants personal details forms
    • Appendix VII - Training providers
    • Appendix VIII - Communications devices (also available in Word format)

     

  • Appendicies II, III, IV & VI are also available as an Excel document.
Fire

Fire Procedures for Principal Buildings.

First Aid Fork Lift Trucks Fumigation Entry by Contractors and Maintenance Staff into Laboratories, Workshops and Other Hazardous Areas
  • This procedure is intended to prevent exposure of maintenance operatives to hazardous processes and substances.

    The principles are:

    1) Entry of maintenance operatives into such areas is prohibited without the permission of a responsible person for the area. Signage with contact details to be displayed at the entrance to the room, suite, or building.

    2) The area shall be safe from process hazards for the maintenance work to proceed.

    3) Entry shall be subject to a permit confirming either that the area is clear of process hazards or specifying the precautions to be followed to ensure safety.

    4) Maintenance operatives from both the Estate Office and contractors are instructed in this procedure.


    It is intended that the permit be completed as follows:

    Planned maintenance - the entry form is emailed to the Helpdesk at the same time the works request is submitted. This will avoid a delay on the day.

    Emergency work - a supply of the forms to be available in the area to be completed at the time.

     

Hazardous Waste

  • Hazardous Waste Regulations 2005 - This environmental legislation relates to the segregation, classification and consignment of hazardous waste, including chemical waste. University arrangements and information are described a document on the Environmental Website (Estate Office - contact Gavin Scott, Environment Manager). General information on the environmental aspects of waste disposal can also be found on this website. [N.B the SIC code for the University, which is required for consignment documents, is 80.30/2].
  • Hazardous waste disposal. Schools/departments involved in the generation of hazardous waste e.g ols, solvent, lab chemiclas etc should make arrangements with one of the following waste carrier companies that are approved by the University and on Agresso
     
    Mid Counties Waste Management Services,
    Burton on Trent
    Contact John Dorman 01283 533686 Mobile 07837267834
     
    RRM [ now part of PHS group]
    Carlyon Industrial Esates , Athestone
    Contact Nick Holmes 01827 717578
     
     
    The above carriers make regular collections from various sites  across the main campuses. They will also provide consignment notes and if required will compile inventories and complete paperwork. Both companies will provide emergency clean up and disposal response in the event of spilage or unexpected release.

Health Surveillance

Hot Work

iPods

Laser Safety

Legionella

Lifting Equipment

Lighting- Occupancy Sensors. New April 2013

This document seeks to  inform building occupants of the various types of systems that are available and their application, and establish guidelines for how the Estate Office will introduce any such systems.

Machinery

Manual Handling Operations

Use of Mobile Phones

Noise

  • Control of Noise at Work - University arrangements for preventing and controlling exposure and compliance with the Noise at Work Regulations 2005

Nuclear Fuel Cycle - control of research related to

  • Some aspects of this work is regulated by the Nuclear Safeguards Act and require statutory notification to the Department of Trade and Industry. The Safety Office makes these notifications on behalf of the University and must be informed if any such work is to be carried out - Guidance.
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