Appendix A: Induction check list

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1 Appendix A: Induction check list Name This checklist is to be completed as part of inducting a new user in the Laboratory. Permission to begin work in the Laboratory will only be given once all relevant precursors have been completed. Status Student/Postdoc/UTO/Visitor/Other Supervisor/Host Office Project Departure date Introductions Director of Laboratory Date Initials Comments Laboratory Safety Officer Head Technician Documentation issued Laboratory Manual HSD Documents (list) Access Swipe card programmed Lone working restrictions

2 Explanation of emergency procedures Exits First aid Knockdown buttons Services Reporting Laser warnings: Blue flashing lights; Interlocked tapes Biological Containment Training needs/training given In-house laser training GoldLab induction Unsupervised work must not commence until approved by the Safety Officer. Approval to commence Date Initials Comments Documentation read Base Risk Assessment COSHH Assessment Signed by Supervisor/Host Hot Work approval Volatile Solvent approval Laser Authorisation Biological approval Permission to start

3 Appendix B: GK Batchelor Laboratory: Risk Assessment Researcher: Name: Office: Phone: Supervisor/Principal Investigator/Host Name: Office: Phone: Project title: (GKB/RA/2.3a) Brief description of project: Date for this revision: Date for next revision:

4 Emergency measures: Please note: This section is intended to provide others with guidance if they have to deal with your equipment in an emergency situation. In the majority of situations, the appropriate answer will be Do not care, giving the freedom to react as appropriate. Only in a small subset of cases will No be an appropriate answer, and in such cases it is important to state the reasons why. Yes No Do not care Not applicable Fire alarm Knock down switch Turn off piped services Drain equipment Other Flood Knock down switch Turn off piped services Drain equipment Other Electrical fault Knock down switch Turn off piped services Drain equipment Other Equipment failure Knock down switch Turn off piped services Drain equipment Other Please explain the reasons behind any No responses in the table above.

5 Electrical Brief description of main hazards Mechanical Chemical Particle Optical Heat Cold Other

6 Which sections of the Laboratory Manual have you read? (Please tick) Are the risks associated with the project covered by the Laboratory Manual? Yes/No Is a COSHH form attached? Yes/No List substances used Are COSHH data sheets for any substances attached? Yes/No 5.3 List substances Are lasers going to be used? (Tick all that are appropriate) 2.3.3, No lasers or Class 1 only Class 2 Class 2M Class 3R Class 3B Class 4 Is a Laser Authorisation form attached? Yes/No Is a Laser Risk Assessment attached? Yes/No Describe any waste or by-products produced by the experiment, any risks associated with handling them and how they will be disposed of

7 Description of additional risks and the measures taken to minimise potential incidents. (Please continue on a separate sheet if required.) List any Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) appropriate for this work, and the circumstances under which it is used. List any special restrictions on clothing (e.g. a need for lab coats, long trousers or hair retention). Describe any impact your work might have on others working in the Laboratory (e.g. noise or lighting conditions) and what measures will be put in place to reduce or remove the hazard or annoyance. Do you feel competent to undertake this work? Have you discussed the project with your supervisor, principal investigator or host? Please list any areas where you believe training would be beneficial.

8 Have all items of electrical equipment been tested for electrical safety and do they display a valid test sticker? This includes IEC mains cables, plug boards, computers and video equipment. Please list the items of electrical equipment you are using. The equipment must be re-tested if the sticker only states the date the equipment was last tested. Do you intend to work alone in the lab out of hours? If yes, then please list any additional safety measures or procedures you will undertake to ensure your safety. Signatures: (Researcher) (Supervisor) For Office Use Only: Comments: Incidents: Laboratory Safety Officer:

9 Department: DAMTP Location: Assessment Reference: HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE RISK ASSESSMENT FORM This document fulfils the requirements of the COSHH and DSEAR Regulations relating to a written risk assessment When completing form, refer to Guidance Notes Experiment / Procedure / Process / Activity / Demonstration (include a brief description): Frequency (hourly, daily, weekly, monthly or one-off ): Hazardous substances to be used (List ALL substances including solvents, expected products and by-products): Can any of the substances be substituted with a less hazardous substance or form of the substance? If yes, you must do so, or justify not using it. Substance Approx. quantity Physica l Form gas, liquid, solid, dust Hazards Toxic, flammable, corrosive, irritant, easily absorbed through skin etc WEL Work Place Exp Limit Risk Phrases / GHS Hazard Statements (see guidance note lists) YES / NO Exposure Route(s) inhalation, ingestion, injection, absorption Which are the significant chemical hazards? Risks associated with the procedure: (non-chemical risks may require an additional risk assessment) Note: DSEAR risk considerations include: Is there any substance used or formed that might give rise to a fire or explosion (e.g. reactive intermediates) If yes, how will you ensure that no fire or explosion occurs (inc. the consideration of eliminating ignition sources): y/n Is it reasonably foreseeable that the lower explosive limit will be reached in the event of a leak / spillage? If yes, a more detailed risk assessment is required under the Dangerous Substances Explosive Atmospheres Regulations. y/n Are any of the substances a Category 1 or 2 carcinogen, a mutagen, a substance toxic to y/n reproduction, a respiratory sensitizer or a skin sensitizer? (Risk Phrases: R42, R43, R45, R46, R49, R60, R61, R64 or Hazard Statements: H334, H317, H350, H340, H350i, H360f, H360d, H362) Work with these compounds must be carried out in a fume cupboard where reasonably practicable. A health record must be completed.

10 Department: DAMTP Location: Assessment Reference: Control Measures: Containment: Fume cupboard Glove box / isolator Personal Protective Equipment: Lab coat / overalls Gloves Safety cabinet Glove type: Local exhaust ventilation Eye Protection (i.e. safety glasses, goggles, face shield) Additional: type: Respiratory protective Storage requirements (specify): equipment (RPE) * Other control measure (specify): Is health surveillance required? y/n RPE type: * Under COSHH all RPE requires face-fit testing Monitoring: Gas, Vapour or Dust y/n Specify what and how : Are any additional controls required not covered above? (training, instruction, information or maintenance) Are there additional non-chemical hazards requiring further risk assessment? y/n Ref No: Waste Disposal Routes: Refer to University and departmental policy. Consider segregation, containment and appropriate labelling of waste in order to avoid problems of mixing incompatible wastes. Chlorinated solvent Aqueous (hazardous) Other (specify): Non-chlorinated solvent Aqueous (non-hazardous) Identify incompatible wastes: NB: The mixing of incompatible wastes can introduce significant additional hazards, consult literature and MSDSs Emergency Procedures (emphasise any special hazards): Fire Extinguisher: CO2 Dry Powder L2 D-metal Spillage/Uncontrolled Release: Spill Kit Evacuate Area Wash Down Area Other (specify): What could happen if there was catastrophic failure of the apparatus? In the event of an accident, who might be exposed? Emergency Treatment in Case of Contamination or Exposure: Exposure/Contamination standard procedures (special procedures MUST be detailed below) Read and Understood Mouth, Eyes, Skin Exposure flush area of contact with plenty of water, contact a First Aider; Lungs remove to fresh air, contact a First Aider. If swallowed contact a First Aider, get details of substance ingested and seek medical attention immediately. If casualty unconscious contact a First Aider immediately and call an ambulance. Other (specify): It is agreed that application of the control measures specified will provide adequate management of the identified risks. Name of assessor: Signature: Name of co-signatory: (e.g. Supervisor / authorised deputy) Signature: Note: This risk assessment is valid for one year after which time it MUST be reviewed.