No member of staff should attempt to move a load if they are in any doubt as to their capability to do so without risk to their health and safety. Health problems arising from manual handling must be reported immediately to the Occupational Health Service. Use a step ladder, not stool or chair, for reaching high shelves. No member of staff should attempt to move a load if they are in any doubt as to their capability to do so without risk to their safety. OFF buttons are clearly labelled and accessible to operators at all times.
Lighting is appropriate to allow the safe operation of equipment.
Maintenance of equipment is carried out only when it is shut down or inactive or, at least, when it poses no risk to the person carrying out maintenance. Anyone actively working with X-ray equipment or radioactive materials must have attended a Radiation Protection Course and depending on the nature of the work may be required wear a dosimeter badge. Non-registered workers may enter the lab provided it is safe to do so. Check with the Local Radiation Protection Adviser. Shut off power at machine or at mains wall switch.