1. © University of Reading 2006 www.reading.ac.uk Dec 2009 Health and Safety Induction For Working at Height University of Reading

2. © University of Reading 2006 www.reading.ac.uk October 2009 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

3. © University of Reading 2006 www.reading.ac.uk October 2009 Working at Height – General Rules No work without authorisation Some buildings require roof access permit All work must be covered by a risk assessment All buildings are occupied unless you have specific information that it is otherwise All accidents and incidents must be reported to the UoR project manager You must plan for Fire Evacuation

4. © University of Reading 2006 www.reading.ac.uk October 2009 Workplace hazards Aside from the height hazards there are also other hazards you may not have considered. Vent Stacks from Fume Cupboards Other building work Students Access Asbestos

5. © University of Reading 2006 www.reading.ac.uk October 2009 Fire – what you need to know Know how to raise the alarm Know what the fire alarm sounds like Identify your nearest evacuation route If necessary, to evacuate what hazards have you left in place i.e. LPG Identify your assembly point and to whom you should report Do not go back into the building until the ‘All Clear’ is given

6. © University of Reading 2006 www.reading.ac.uk October 2009 Around campus Beware – cyclists! Shared traffic routes Park safely in designated areas Beware – cyclists! 20

7. © University of Reading 2006 www.reading.ac.uk October 2009 On return to 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

8. © University of Reading 2006 www.reading.ac.uk October 2009 Any questions?