There are mandatory requirements for safety training. The bare minimum is:
- Training on first coming to work at the Cavendish
- Training that is adequate in relation to the kind of work that a person does here
- Training that is necessitated by a change in their job or role
Courses available at the Cavendish
| Induction** Mandatory Course |
A course is run each month, normally in the Mott Seminar Room, from 10am to noon, unless stated otherwise. This course is mandatory for all new staff, all new students if they miss the October PG courses, all visitors who are staying for more than one month and all temporary staff. Forthcoming dates December 11. 2013: January 8, February 12 (room 213), March 12 (room 213), April 9, May 14, June 11. |
Look at the handout |
| Electricity | A course for the nominated persons who have the responsibility for checking that home-made or modified electrical equipment meets the basic requirements. Available on request | Look at the handout |
| Postgraduates | A one-hour presentation bridging the gap between the University course and the Department needs. Run in October, and on request. | Look at the handout |
| Ionising radiation | A one-hour course suitable for users of X-ray equipment or similar. Available on request. | Look at the handout |
| Manual handling training | A course for those whose job entails lifting and carrying | Look at the handout |
| Asbestos awareness | A one-hour course suitable for all members of the Department. Covering the properties of asbestos, where it is found in the department, and what you should do if you accidentally damage it. | Look at the handout |
| Fire Warden training | Run periodically to refresh fire wardens and instruct new ones. Also available on request. | Look at the handout |
**Note: due to the explicit statutory requirement for this training the Department reserves the right to withdraw swipe card privileges if new personnel do not attend within three months of joining.
University Courses
Click here for access to the Safety Office list of courses.
If you have any requirements for a bespoke course, please contact the Department Safety Officer.
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This page was last updated on October 11 2012