SAFETYBRIEFING FOR PHYSICS/ASTROPHYSICS STUDENTS General safety policy Emergency procedures Dos and Don'ts

The School of Physical and Geographical Sciences must General Safety Policy The School of Physical and Geographical Sciences must Provide safe experiments in a safe environment Establish emergency procedures Provide safety information and guidance It is your responsibility to Take reasonable care for your own health and safety Take reasonable care for others’ health and safety by complying with the safety rules in the Lennard-Jones Laboratories

Emergency Procedures – FIRE ALARM THE FIRE ALARM IS A CONTINUOUSLY SOUNDING SIREN The entire building MUST be evacuated if the siren sounds Leave either through the foyer or go right along the corridor and leave through the rear building DO NOT PANIC DO NOT TAKE ANY PERSONAL RISKS DO NOT USE THE SERVICE LIFT if the fire alarm sounds Assemble on the grassed area outside the front entrance of the Lennard-Jones Laboratories re-entry to the building will not be allowed until Senior Fire Brigade Officer gives permission to do so

YOU MUST NOT DO THESE Smoke or drink in the laboratory Drink the water from taps in the Laboratory – There are Drinking Water taps in the toilets Bring visitors into the laboratories AT ANY TIME Put bags or coats on the tables Remove the covers of any equipment or plugs, or use equipment with broken or damaged mains leads Work in the laboratory without supervision by staff

YOU MUST DO THESE Store your bag/coats under the bench Report any suspected faults in equipment to the laboratory staff