Erasmus Mundus Funding Category A deadline: 17 December 2010

Erasmus Mundus Funding Category B deadline: 29 April 2011

IMESS Bursary deadline: 29 April 2011

Non-scholarship deadline: 29 April 2011

Visiting Scholars deadline: 31 January 2011

 

 

 

IMESS Student Handbook

UCL Health and Safety Guidelines

All students are expected to take seriously their own safety and that of others. Within the School, the following people have particular responsibilities:

 

Safety Officer: Mrs Maria Widdowson, Room 410, tel. 020 7679 8804

First Aider: Mr Navroz Chandan, Room 409, tel. 020 7679 8752

First Aider: Ms Erika Panagakis, Library 114, 020 7679 8706

Appointed person: Ms Eleanor Calen, Library 206, 020 7679 8708

Code of Practice

The attention of all UCL employees is drawn to their legal responsibilities, under Section 7 of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, to take reasonable care of themselves and all others who may be affected by their acts and omissions, and to co-operate with UCL in enabling UCL to discharge its legal duties with regard to health and safety by complying with this Policy. It shall be a condition ofregistration of students and the terms of attendance of academic visitors that they also co-operate with UCL by complying with this Policy. In particular, in the event of a fire alarm sounding in a UCL building, all staff, students and visitors must evacuate the building and only re-enter upon the instruction of the UCL Fire Officer, members of Security, or the senior Fire Brigade officer in attendance.

SSEES Safety Policy

The Statement of Safety Policy describes the organisational structure for health and safety management in SSEES. A copy is displayed on the Main Safety Notice Board (fourth floor auxiliary-lift foyer) or can be downloaded here. This Policy should be read in conjunction with the SSEES Safety Arrangements which can be viewed here. The documents are reviewed regularly in consultation with the UCL Area Safety Officer to conform with Policy and Arrangements issued by the UCL Health and Safety Management Team.

Emergency Situations

Fire

All staff and students must familiarise themselves with exit routes and assembly areas to be used in the event of fire. Fire notices providing this information are prominently displayed throughout SSEES premises.

Fire doors must not be wedged open at any time. Corridors should be kept clear and not used for storage of excess furniture or equipment.

If you discover a fire:

• Phone 222
• Evacuate the premises via fire escapes (do not use lifts)
• Proceed to the designated Assembly Point as indicated on Fire notices or directed by Fire Marshals

In the event of the Fire Alarm sounding:

• Ensure that any persons under your supervision leave immediately via designated fire escape routes

Lifts should not be used under any circumstance . Any person unable to leave the buiding by means of stairs, should be escorted to a designated fire refuge/call point as far away as possible from smoke and fire. A Fire Brigade officer or Fire Marshal in attendance must be informed immediately of their location.

Accidents

In the event of ill-health, accident or injury at work the following action should be taken:

Major incident :

• Phone 222
• State location and telephone number
• Give details of Accident
• Obtain assistance from nearest First Aider

Minor incident:

• Obtain assistance from nearest First Aider, or
• Escort the person who needs medical attention to the UCL Hospital Accident & Emergency Department, Grafton Way, London WC1E 6AU Tel: 0207 388 7215 (A&E Direct Line)

First Aid

First aid boxes are held in room 409 and at the library issue desk. Please note the qualified first aiders above.

Accident Reporting

Anyone suffering or observing an accident in SSEES premises should complete an Accident/Incident Report Form available on SSEES Intranet or in hard copy from the Graduate Studies Administrator or SSEES Safety Officer. Serious accidents should be reported immediately. Reporting a minor incident is important in that it could prevent a more serious accident by pointing out potential hazards. Forms are available from Rooms 341, 409, or can be downloaded here.

Smoking, Eating and Drinking

UCL operates a NO SMOKING policy and, accordingly, smoking is not permitted in any part of the SSEES premises.

Eating and drinking is allowed where it is reasonable to do so. A manager may specify special areas where eating and drinking are not allowed. Please note, there are special rules that apply to SSEES Library areas and these must be observed.

Please also refer to the UCL Student Handbook.

 

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