1. Senior Staff Safety Presentation 26/08/10 Only one code published since 29/4/10 Controlled and Hazardous Waste.....Code 31 What, Why learning posters.

2. Controlled and Hazardous Waste.....Code 31 So what is this all about? Most if not all of the waste STFC generates is ‘Controlled’, examples include: Waste paper; empty printer cartridges, fluorescent tubes, oils Scrap metal; batteries; electronic equipment - PCs Waste from building sites, waste food, plastic cups, cardboard Scrap scientific equipment, cabling, monitors STFC has a ‘Duty of Care’ to ensure that the waste we generate and dispose of is: stored and transported appropriately, safely and securely; Transported, handled and disposed of by businesses that are authorised or licensed to do so; and recorded and documented using Controlled Waste Transfer Notes (CWTNs) - retained for at least 3 years.

3. Extracts from the code:- Departmental Directors shall: 4.3.1 Ensure a suitable number of competent Waste Disposal Officers are trained and appointed for defined areas of responsibility within their Department maintaining a documented record of their appointment and ensuring those appointed are entered in the STFC SHE Directory. Competency shall be based on experience and the training detailed in Appendix 2|.Appendix 2 Waste Disposal Officers (WDO) are responsible for the coordination of the collection and disposal of the wastes from defined STFC WCPs and provide an interface with approved waste disposal contractors. Waste Disposal Officers may be appointed at a site level or, where there is sufficient demand on a given site, at Departmental level 4.3.2 On an annual basis, review the waste arising from their Department's activities and consider the scope for waste elimination, minimisation, re-use, re- cycling or disposal reporting this through Departmental SHE Improvement Plans, see STFC SHE Code 7, SHE Improvement Planning|. STFC SHE Code 7, SHE Improvement Planning 4.3.3 Proactively ensure that all staff are aware of their responsibilities for managing waste in a safe and environmentally acceptable manner.

4. In terms of recycling what do we already do? We (PPD) already have battery recycling, paper collection points, automatic power off of PC’s at the weekend and an electronic loan pool. We encourage users to turn their PC’s off during the week too. Things we might do:- monitor paper usage. Because of the way paper is purchased its almost impossible to make any comment on the quantity used. Share bulk purchases:- need a managed store area

5. Code contains a large table... this is a subset just as a taster Waste Stream RAL Contact Batteries - Wet Cell and Li-ion Laptop batteriesAdvanced Materials Group; Steve Robertson (ext. 5537). Tues, Wed, Thursday 14:00 to 15:00. Surplus and obsolete equipment e.g. monitors, computers, waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) etc. Complete the Disposal Authority Form |& contact Arnie Wilkes (ext. 6166) in R24Disposal Authority Form Separated scrap metals, plastics & other wastes Site Cleaning Contractors, Arnie Wilkes (ext. 6166) in R24. Unopened or partly empty containers which contained chemicals; waste chemicals e.g. Trike Advanced Materials Group; Steve Robertson (ext. 5537) in R34 But need the MSDS! Sharps, drugs, blood or similar contaminated material Martin Jones (ext. 6666) for general advice or Graham Rowley (ext. 6378) for process sharps Fluorescent tubes, sodium or halogen lamps etc. RAL Estates MaintenanceRAL Estates Maintenance |Helpdesk (ext. 5613)

6. The code also mentions packaging 4.4.4 Ensure that the waste is properly packaged and labelled (including hazard labels), and ensure that all waste(s) are securely and safely stored in a clean area while awaiting disposal, if it is not re-located to a WCP. Waste Disposal Officers may require the waste to be repackaged if they determine that it is not in an adequate condition for transport and disposal. E.G. in B03 we had some containers with no lids so we had to buy new containers (£50.00) and repack items just for disposal!

7. I like driving at my desk! 1. What Health issues related to, or made worse, by working with computers or Display Screen Equipment (DSE) are becoming more apparent at STFC sites. 2. Why The majority of STFC staff spend a large proportion of their time using computers. Musculoskeletal disorders, ranging from headaches and back or neck ache through to more chronic – long term - health issues arise from poor work station set up & using computers for long periods of time. 3. Learning Setting up your workstation correctly is as important for your health as adjusting your seat and mirror when driving a car for the first time. Make sure you: Do DSE training Do a DSE self assessment Take regular short breaks from the screen Highlight health issues to your line manager when they first arise. They are easy to treat if caught early, but can become chronic if ignored. Further detail can be obtained from your local SHE Group. On-line training and assessment is available July 2010

8. Talking wounded? Don’t visit, just ring! 1. What There is a persistent belief that when someone needs first aid or medical treatment they should be taken to Occupational Health Centres (OHCs) – if present. This could lead to delay in calling for medical treatment and indeed exacerbate injuries. 2. Why For many years Medical Centres did provide a first aid service – and old habits die hard. The introduction of First Aiders has allowed the function of Medical Centres to develop into OHCs focussing on health screening and medicals. 3. Learning If injured or assisting someone who is injured: Make sure you / they are out of immediate danger; Call local First Aider or Emergency number: 2222 @ RAL & SO; 3333 @DL; 500 @ROE (unlike OHCs these are available at all times). Where injuries are significant our policy is NOT to move the individual until ambulance staff arrive. Further detail can be obtained from your local SHE Group July 2010

9. 1. What Rushing to complete jobs on time, or not making time to supervise others, for example contractors, has been identified as a significant factor in recent near misses. Safe systems of work have been ignored which have had serious consequences, for example, basic safety checks on faulty portable electrical equipment. 2. Why Unrealistic project deadlines and current financial uncertainties can put pressure on staff to complete activities or projects quickly which could result in shortcuts being taken … and could result in safe working practices being ignored. 3. Learning Consider safety implications if staff are given unrealistic deadlines to complete tasks or project plans. Don’t compromise safety to get the job done. Follow set procedures - they are written for your safety. Further detail can be obtained from your local SHE Group July 2010 More haste - less speed = Fewer accidents