student handbook: general information 2010-2011 - University of ...

University’s Health and Safety Policy requires students, whilst on University premises or
participating in field trips to:
• Ensure that their actions do not put themselves or other people at risk;
• Follow health and safety instruction and rules;
• Report any faults or shortcomings in health and safety arrangements to their
academic supervisor.
Your own health and safety and that of staff and visitors to the School is paramount. Be
sure to follow visual and verbal advice on health and safety. Your awareness and
understanding of appropriate procedures, accident reporting, notices, equipment and the
role of key personnel is important.
• If you hear the fire alarm, leave the building, follow the instructions posted
adjacent to most exits and assemble in the open air as directed.
• Never use the model-making workshops unless staff are present.
• Find out where the nearest telephone is. Emergency numbers are displayed
prominently adjacent to telephones.
• The University operates a ‘no smoking’ policy in all of the buildings – this rule
should be strictly adhered to.
• All students must observe the health and safety regulations displayed in studios,
model workshop, visual studies studio, photographic unit, computer laboratories
and other laboratories.
• Under no circumstances may spray paints or glues be used indoors and especially
not in the halls of residence.
Information on health and safety issues and the School’s Health and Safety Committee is
posted on the notice board near the School foyer and can also be found in the Guide for
New Students (University of Greenwich). If you wish to raise any general health and safety
matters for discussion at the Health and Safety Committee please contact the student
representative on the committee.
Personal protective equipment
For health and safety reasons specified personal protective equipment must be worn by
students working in certain laboratories and workshops. This equipment can include
protective footwear, laboratory coats and safety spectacles. You will be provided with
clear instructions in respect of safety equipment required for any part of your programme
of study. The School may be able to sell you the relevant safety equipment at cost price.
You will not be allowed to work in the laboratories or workshops unless wearing the
necessary equipment and any student found working in laboratories or workshops without
the appropriate personal equipment will be required to leave immediately and may be
prohibited from future use of these facilities. Continuing students and new entrants must
follow the above requirements.
Work in the workshops and laboratories can only be undertaken under the direct
supervision of a member of staff.
Display Screen Equipment
The most common exposure for the majority of people (including students!) to display
screen equipment is through the use of computers. Extensive use of poorly designed
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