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H&S/01 Health and Safety - Corby Business Academy

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xiii.The maximum level of particulate material in the air is tested regularly <strong>and</strong> limits are set as:Particulate MaterialHardwood dustFused silica (pottery)Welding fumeMaximum Exposure Limit5 mg m -3 over an 8 hour TWA (TimeWeighted Average) ref.period0.4 mg m -3 over an 8 hour TWA5 mg m -3 over an 8 hour TWAd).Student teachers <strong>and</strong> new teaching staff are given an induction programme that includes training insafety procedures. All of the department's staff are trained on the use of new equipment.I. Our system of storage is based around: flammable chemicals are stored in a special storage cupboard; our usual non-flammable chemicals are stored in a special Chemical Store primarily in analphabetical arrangement. We have few hazardous chemicals (e.g. oxidising) <strong>and</strong> most are storedin relatively small quantities. The alphabetical system is convenient <strong>and</strong> poses very little risk.Acids are stored on the floor of the 'Chemical Store' or in the lead lined cupboard by the sink; materials, h<strong>and</strong>-tools <strong>and</strong> small items of equipment should be labelled, <strong>and</strong>, wherever possible,securely stored. The suitable storage of tools that are potentially hazardous, such as scissors,craft knives, lino-cutters <strong>and</strong> chisels, is considered to be as important as their safe <strong>and</strong> sensibleuse; wherever feasible <strong>and</strong> appropriate, substances should be stored in plastic containers to minimisethe risk of breakage.ii.iii.iv.Machinery or large items of equipment that cannot be stored, should be located in the safestpossible position in the room/workshop, taking account of the amount of space needed tooperate them.Labelling on chemical bottles - chemical bottles are clearly labelled with the name of the chemical<strong>and</strong> any necessary hazard symbols.Storage <strong>and</strong> maintenance of gas cylinders. We have no gas cylinders:Type of Gas CylinderOxygenAcetyleneLocationN/AN/Av. Special waste bins are provided in each area for swarf, glass <strong>and</strong> others for paper. The Cleanersare aware of this system.Page 61 of 86Doc ID: AP/H&S/<strong>01</strong> Originator: ANCA Approved: Gov.Body Issue: 2 Date: 22/09/2<strong>01</strong>0

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