Fire
If you discover a fire:
- Raise the alarm by means of a 'break glass' fire button
- If it is safe to do so dial ext 3333 (01925 603333 from a mobile) on the nearest telephone and state where the fire is
- DO NOT attempt to tackle the fire unless you are trained in the use of fire extinguishers
Leave the building immediately and proceed to the
nearest muster point. Do not re-enter until you are instructed that it is safe to do so by a Building Warden or a member of the Emergency Team.
Medical Emergencies
Serious Injury
For serious injuries or incapacitation:
- Dial 999 from a mobile phone. Provide the information that the Operator requests.
- Shout for assistance.
- Ensure someone has contacted Security. This is for 2 reasons, firstly to ensure Security send First Aiders to your location to assist with the casualty and secondly so Security can guide the ambulance to your location on arrival. Note: If you dial 999 or 3333 from Zoom (PC or mobile) you will automatically be directed to DL Security. To contact Security from a mobile phone, dial 01925 603333.
- Ensure you are not endangering yourself as you try to help the casualty.
- Ask someone to retrieve nearest defibrillator if it is suspected that there is no heartbeat (defibrillator will not shock the person if a heartbeat is detected, they are designed to be used by people with no training).
- If someone is available to help, ask them to stand outside building and guide paramedics to the correct location.
Minor Injury
Dial 3333 on the nearest telephone or 01925 603333 on a mobile phone, and ask for the nearest First Aider to be sent to your location
Mental Health
If you are experiencing any type of mental health crisis and/or worsening of an exisiting mental health issue, follow the table below to contact a Mental Health First Aider at Daresbury Laboratory.
First Aid
Please call 3333 on the nearest telephone or 01925 63333 from a mobile and ask for First Aid Assistance.
If you require treatment for an injury sustained at work, contact your nearest first aider (details below), or ring security on 3333 - they will contact a first aider for you, or direct you to the first-aid room for treatment. If the injury is beyond the expertise of a first aider, they will refer as necessary.
Reporting a Near Miss / Incident
All Safety, Health and Environmental incidents, including fires and near misses - incidents that have not resulted in injury - must be reported to both Line Management and the SHE Advisor, or in the case of those involving radiation, to the Radiation Protection Advisors.
All incidents should be reported using the 'Report Incident' portal link below, recording the date/time and location of the incident, those involved, and a brief description of the incident. Any incidents involving potential exposure to asbestos must be urgently notified by phone to the Asbestos Control Officers(ACOs) located in Estates. No one must enter the area until the ACOs give permission.
In order to facilitate subsequent investigation it is important that following an incident or accident, equipment, machinery etc., should be left untouched unless by so doing a further hazard would be created.
Staff Working Alone
Lone working is inherently more hazardous than normal procedures and should only be undertaken when there is no alternative and only then if it is safe to do so. Staff wishing to work alone should discuss the risks with their Line Manager/Supervisor and agree a safe system of work. If there are any foreseeable hazards they should be noted down along with the control measures needed to combat the risk. Line Managers/Supervisors should be aware of the requirement to provide adequate supervision under these circumstances and all staff should note that performing certain procedures alone is forbidden. These include:
- Entry into confined spaces
- Working with ladders which cannot be secured and require footing
- Work with certain substances which are hazardous to health
Certain
areas of the Laboratory are covered by a Lone Worker System. The system consists of a small personal unit that is carried at all times. The unit will notify a central panel of your approximate location should you collapse while carrying the device. The units are also fitted with an emergency alarm. If you are working alone in areas covered by this system the risk assessment for the task should consider the use of this system.
The units are available from the Reception Desk and the CLARA Control Room.
Apparatus left working unattended
If it is necessary for specialist electrical apparatus to be left working unattended, a label indicating the shutdown procedure and who to contact in an emergency should be displayed. Suitable labels can be obtained from the Safety Advisor.
Prior to departing the designated area, it is essential to ensure the proper securing of any hazardous equipment for safety measures
