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University of Brighton Health and Safety Policy

Grand Parade Fire Evacuation Procedure

For University emergencies ring 2222 internally or 01273 642222 from any other telephone. Give location and description of emergency and a first aider will be sent.


Department Specific Guidelines

• Always inform a member of staff before commencing work anywhere in the Photo Unit and sign in on the white board as well if using the darkroom enlargers
• Never bring any photographic or other chemicals into the Photo Unit without checking with staff that an appropriate COSHH Risk Assessment has been completed and a copy is included in our records

DARKROOMS

• Students may not use the darkrooms without first having an induction by a member of staff
• No food or drink in the darkrooms
• The darkrooms are obviously very dark, please allow your eyes to adjust before moving around and communicate clearly with your colleagues as to your whereabouts

FILM SCANNERS

• Adjust your chair and screen comfortably at the start of your session
• Take regular breaks from the screen – i.e. re-focus your eyes in the distance
• Take regular breaks from sitting
• No food or drink in the area
• Do not change any settings on the computers
• Do not download any software to the computers
• Always  save your work when you have finished your session and  log off and switch off the computer before you leave.

STUDIOS

• Students may not use the studios or the studio equipment without first having an induction by a member of staff
• No food or drink is allowed in the studios
• Always let a Technical Demonstrator know exactly what work you intend to carry out so the appropriate safety measures can be put in place including the provision of any necessary Risk Assessments

EQUIPMENT

• Students should not use any equipment they have not first been shown how to use
• If something is not working or a piece of equipment appears to be damaged, please see a member of staff as soon as possible
• Never force something on a piece of equipment
• See specific guidelines and your responsibilities when loaning either equipment or facilities.