Cookies on the University of Edinburgh Wiki We use cookies for security purposes, remembering your preferences and to analyse site traffic to understand our users' behaviour. This includes anonymised Google Analytics data. I'm OK with that More Information Wiki Service Spaces Create Help Log in Physics & Astronomy - Health and Safety Physics & Astronomy Health and Safety Fire Accidents & Other Emergencies Policy Guidance Risk Assessment Training Contacts Safety Committee External Assessment News Useful Links: Health & Safety Website School Website Staff Intranet Wiki Student Information Wiki ConfigureSpace tools Dashboard Skip to end of banner Go to start of banner Physics & Astronomy - Health and Safety Skip to end of metadata Created by Jonathan Henderson, last modified by Tracy Brown on Jun 23, 2020 Go to start of metadata A Welcome from the Head of School Welcome to the School of Physics & Astronomy Health & Safety website. As Head of School one of my primary duties is to ensure the health and safety of everyone within the School of Physics & Astronomy. We are all responsible for our personal safety and for the safety of our colleagues, students and visitors. Everyone should: be aware of potential hazards and act to eliminate, manage or avoid them be familiar with our safety policies and guidelines observe safe working procedures. The School Health & Safety team is ready to provide any advice, help or support that you may require. Remember, we can all contribute to making the School of Physics & Astronomy a safe working environment. Thank-you Professor Jim Dunlop, Head of School News Current Health & Safety news below... 1 November 2021 - UK has joined European Union’s Digital Covid Certificate (EU DCC) 6 September 2021 - Guiding Principles and Guidance on controlling transmission of Covid-19 update 6 September 2021 - The University of Edinburgh Standard – our approach to ventilation in light of the Covid-19 pandemic 6 September 2021 - UKCA marking deadline extended 6 September 2021 - NHS Flu Campaign 2021/ 2022 4 August 2021 - IOSH Managing Safely course dates 25 June 2021 - Updated ventilation guidance 23 June 2021 - Vibration Code of Practice and template risk assessment form 24 May 2021 - The 18-29 cohort can now register for the Covid-19 vaccine 18 May 2021 - Reminder - New work environment support process 11 May 2021 - Mental Health Awareness Week May 10-16 6 May 2021 - TestEd Covid-19 testing now available at JCMB 22 April 2021 - Defibrillator Training Courses 14 April 2021 - FaceFit Testing appointments available for 19th April 6 April 2021 - Stress Awareness Month – April 2021 6 April 2021 - Sharps accident procedures, including needlesticks 8 March 2021 - Immediate Action Required – Fang Tian FT-045A FFP3 masks 8 March 2021 - Homeworking guidance reminder 10 March 2021 - National No Smoking Day 28 January 2021 - Changes to two regulations (related to chemicals) post Brexit 28 January 2021 - Time to Talk Day – 4 February 2021 20 January 2021 - Face coverings update 20 January 2021 - ‘New’ covid-19 strain – advisory information 8 January 2021 - Dry January 17 December 2020 - Asymptomatic testing in Semester 2 24 November 2020 - First Aid Self Assessment Module on LEARN 9 November 2020 - First Aid Training 5 November 2020 - Stress Awareness Day 2020 5 November 2020 - Alcohol Awareness Week 16-22 November 21 October 2020 - Breast Cancer Awareness Month 20 October 2020 - Stoptober 20 October 2020 - Review of Covid Control Measures 20 October 2020 - Laser Power Meter 20 October 2020 - Travel Risk Assessment form (TRA1-CV19) update 14 October 2020 - First Aid Requalification Training 2 October 2020 - World Mental Health Day – 10th October 30 September 2020 - National Cholesterol Month – October 29 September 2020 - Face Fit Testing 28 September 2020 - First Aid Requalification Training 22 September 2020 - Reporting of self-isolation and positive results after testing 1 August 2020 - University Business Travel 27 July 2020 - Travelling on University Business 22 July 2020 - Face coverings guidance update 22 July 2020 - Travelling on University business 9 July 2020 - Covid-19 - Latest Update 3 July 2020 - Home, Remote & Hybrid Working - Detailed Guidelines for All Staff 25 June 2020 - Local cleaning advice as we return to the campus 24 June 2020 - BOHS guidance on face coverings 23 June 2020 - Covid-19 risks for air conditioning and ventilation low - HSE bulletin 22 June 2020 - First Aid - Covid-19 guidance & online training 17 June 2020 - Covid-19 - Latest Update 11 June 2020 - Covid-19 - Latest Update 11 June 2020 - Do NOT use face masks designated KN95 - 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Wuhan novel coronavirus (WN-CoV) - Latest Update 30 January 2020 - Next Laser Safety Course Wednesday 26 February 30 January 2020 - Guidance on the current novel coronavirus (WN-CoV) outbreak - latest information Information on mumps - 5th December 2019 20 October 2019 - Reusable tight fitting face mask and powered hood training courses now live in LEARN 20 October 2019 - Latest University of Edinburgh health & safety news 9 May 2018 - Forthcoming training courses 9 May 2018 - Health & Safety Bulletin - May 2018 17 November 2017 - Mumps - information for staff 16 October 2017 - Health & Safety Bulletin - October 2017 26 May 2017 - Health & Safety Bulletin - May 2017 31 January 2017 - Next courses in Radiation Protection, Laser Safety and Biological/GM Safety 31 January 2017 - Health & Safety Bulletin - January 2017 11 October 2016 - Measles - information for staff 21 September 2016 - Next courses in Radiation Protection, Laser Safety, DSE Assessor, Cardinus (PACE) Administrator and Fire Stewards & Fire Extinguishers Training 21 September 2016 - Heath & Safety Bulletin - September 2016 19 May 2016 - Health and Safety Bulletin - May 2016 19 January 2016 - Next Laser Safety, First Aid at Work Annual Refresher Training, Fire Stewards & Fire Extinguishers Training 19 January 2016 - Health & Safety Bulletin - January 2016 25 September 2015 - Health & Safety Bulletin - September 2015 24 September 2015 - Next Radiation, Laser & BTI Biosafety Practitioner Level 1 courses 16 June 2015 - Regulations update for some hazardous substances 16 June 2015 - New nanotechnology risk management tool 28 May 2015 - Next Radiation, Laser & BTI Biosafety Practitioner Level 1 courses 28 May 2015 - Health & Safety Bulletin May 2015 2 March 2015 - Next Radiation & Laser Safety Courses 27 January 2015 - Health & Safety Bulletin January 2015 5 December 2014 - Ebola Guidance Update 6 November 2014 - Ebola guidance update 3 June 2014 - Health & Safety Bulletin May 2014 20 January 2014 - Next Radiation & Laser Safety Courses 20 January 2014 - Health & Safety Bulletin January 2014 24 September 2013 - Health & Safety Bulletin September 2013 12 September 2013 - Next Radiation & Laser Safety Courses 3 June 2013 - Next Radiation & Laser Safety Courses 15 May 2013 - Health & Safety Bulletin May 2013 24 Jan 2013 - next BTI Biosafety Practitioner course week commencing 29 April 2013 17 Jan 2013 - Health & Safety Bulletin January 2013 12 Sep 2012 - University H&S Bulletin September 2012 7 Sep 2012 - Semester 1 training courses 12 June 2012 - Recent Legionnnella Incidents in the Edinburgh Area 30 Jan 2012 - University H&S Bulletin January 2012 29 Sep 2011 - University H&S Bulletin September 2011 19 Sep 2011 - Next Radiation, Laser, Biological & GM Safety Courses 2nd Aug 2011 - Fume cupboards in 2204 & 2308 - switch-off and access restrictions 11th July 2011 - Refurbishment in 23xx - emergency shower and first aid room Important Telephone Numbers and Locations Emergencies Telephone 2222 (internal) or 0131 650 2222 (external or mobile) Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Wall-mounted cabinet in the corridor next to JCMB Servitors & Mail Rooms First Aid Rest/Recovery Room JCMB room 2301 Eye Wash Stations JCMB rooms 2108, 2204, 5206 Showers Toilets off main entrance lobby (JCMB level 2) Level 2 toilets between JCMB rooms 2300 & 2201 Gents opposite JCMB Room 4314 Ladies opposite JCMB Room 4212 CSEC on Level 3 (Access required) To contact Security for non-emergency matters Telephone 0131 650 2257 Health & Safety Enquiries e-mail: SoPA.Health.Safety@ed.ac.uk Sections Fire - 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