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Induction Presentation
2018

HEALTH & SAFETY UNIT

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What You Need to Know About
the Health & Safety Dept

Philip Thornton – Safety Officer

ext 2239

Grainne O’Carroll – Safety Senior

Technical Officer ext 2074

Claire Frawley – Safety Technical

Officer ext 2074

Lynda O’Sullivan – Garda Vetting &

H&S Training ext 2374
 Our role
•Occupational Safety, Health & Welfare
–Safety audits/inspections, Ergonomic Audits
–Keep Management in the loop regarding H&S
legislation
–Assist Departments to develop H&S policies &
Emergency Plans
–H&S Training
•Garda Vetting and Child Protection Procedures
•Wellbeing (Bwell@UL)
 Your role
All employees must:
• Protect their own safety and health, as well as the safety and health of anyone who may be
affected by their acts or omissions at work.
• Not be under the influence of any intoxicant to the extent that they could be a danger to
themselves or others while at work.
• Cooperate with their employer with regard to safety, health and welfare at work.
• Not engage in any improper conduct that could endanger their own safety or health or that
of anyone else.
• Participate in safety and health training offered by their employer.
• Make proper use of all machinery, tools, substances, etc. and of all Personal Protective
Equipment provided for use at work.
• Report any defects in the place of work, equipment, etc. which might endanger safety and
health.
• Report accidents and incidents as soon as possible to your supervisor or manager. Your
supervisor or manager should complete a
First Aid Form, Accident Report Form or Dangerous Occurrence Form

EMERGENCY NUMBER= 3333

 Fire Safety
If you discover a fire:
• Break the nearest fire alarm call point
• Dial 3333 - emergency number
• If the fire is small and contained consider using the nearest
appropriate appliance provided.
• Do not take unnecessary risks
• Evacuate
If the fire alarm sounds:
• Leave the building by the nearest exit point, don’t delay to pick up
personal belongings
• Do not use the lift
• Assemble at the Assembly Point for the building.
• Follow the Fire Stewards instructions and Do Not re-enter the building
unless authorised
 Sensible Safety
•Drive slowly – the campus speed limit is 40 km/h
(25 mph)
•Make sure you and your bicycle are readily visible
(night & day)
•Take care at pedestrian crossings- never assume
cars will stop!
•Walk facing the traffic and keep to well-lit roads
and pavements
•No smoking on the premises. The use of e-
cigarettes is also forbidden within buildings.
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How We Can Support You
 Safety Inspections
•Conduct scheduled office and departmental inspections to
ensure standards of Health and Safety are maintained.
•Help to advise on improvements with regard to
–Housekeeping
–Electrical safety
–Fire Safety
–VDU ergonomics
–Manual Handling
–Emergency Preparedness
 Risk Assessments
• All activities taking place on campus must be risk assessed and the risks
reduced to an acceptable level, by means other than personal
protective equipment where possible.

• “A planned process during which hazards are identified and the extent
of the risks involved are evaluated, taking into account existing
precautions and their effectiveness”.

• “Hazard” – something with the potential to cause harm

• “Risk” – a combination of the likelihood and potential severity of harm

from a hazard being realised
 Display Screen Equipment
•Employees who use display screen equipment ie: PC
as a routine part of their work activities should, via their
Supervisor, arrange for an ergonomic assessment of their
work station.
•Eye test entitlement.
 Employee Support Service (ESS)
•The ESS is a confidential counselling and advice
service to assist all of us in dealing with personal
issues that could pose a risk to our health, well-
being, relationships and jobs.
•Service is free to UL staff
•Service is voluntary – the decision to use the service
and avail of counselling rests with the individual.
•The service is confidential and independent.
•FREEPHONE: 1800 201 346
 Training & BeWell@UL
• Health and Safety training is held throughout the year and includes
courses such as Occupational First Aid, Manual Handling, Chemical
Agent Risk Assessment, Evacuation chair training
• If you would like to be made aware of and participate in first aid
courses and H&S related training please contact
HnSbookings@ul.ie

• Each month there is a Be Well event. It is free service running H&S

related and/or complimentary therapies. Take up is popular and
sometimes by apt only, there can be limited spaces. Look out for mails
from
BeWell@ul.ie
Safety information available:
•University Safety Statement
•Local Safety Statements and other
Departmental sources
•Heath & Safety Essentials Booklet
•HR Website: http://ul.ie/hr/health-safety-ul
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THANK YOU

• Any questions?