Faculty of Science and Engineering

School Information

General

School Safety Advisor: Dr K J Rutt

Minor emergencies and first aid

All accidents and incidents must be reported immediately to the lecturer in charge. An 'Accident' or 'Incident Form', obtained from the School Office (Huxley 608) or Technical Manager's Office (H604), must be completed as soon as possible after the incident by the person attending the injury. The completed form should be given to the Technical Manager (H604).

Minor fire

Switch off electricity, gas, etc. Use Carbon Dioxide (CO2) extinguisher to put out the fire. The location of the used fire extinguisher must be reported to the Technical Manager. Used extinguishers must not be hung back on the wall until their contents have been checked or a replacement has been obtained.

Report the incident to the Lecturer in Charge or to a Technician. If the fire occurred in a fume cupboard, immediately contact the Site Manager, telephone 2704, or the Duty Janitor, Huxley, extn 1818.

Warning!

Work Safely

Accidents can be avoided; work carefully and safely.

Eye injury from chemicals - speed is vital

Thoroughly wash the affected eye(s) with water from a tap fitted with a shower spray and then with Sterile Water if available. (It is better for another person to do this). The casualty should be taken to the Eye Hospital for examination and further treatment if necessary.

Skin damage from chemicals

Immediately wash well with water and consult the Lecturer in Charge.

Minor burns

Rinse affected areas with cold water. Do not burst blisters.

Minor cuts

Rinse under cold water and ensure that any glass in the cut is removed.

Pregnancy

If you think you are pregnant please consult the School Safety Advisor as soon as possible.

All accidents of more than a trivial nature should be referred to a hospital.

All accidents must be reported and an accident report form completed.

Accidents can be avoided - work carefully and safely.

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Course Work Grades explained

  • 70%-100%: First Class
  • 60 %-69%: Upper Second Class
  • 50%-59%: Lower Second Class
  • 40%-49%: Third Class
  • 0%-39%: Fail

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