requires that the Containment Level 3 laboratory be sealable to permit disinfection. While the definition of may be widely ‘disinfection’ interpreted, in practice, it may be necessary, subject to the assessment of risk, to decontaminate by fumigating the accommodation when, for example, a spillage has occurred or when maintenance work is to be carried out. it is not reasonably practicable for the laboratory to contain its own equipment, for example, a deep-freezer, material should be transported and stored without spillage in properly labelled robust containers which should be opened only in Containment Level 3 accommodation. accidents and incidents should immediately be reported to and recorded by the people responsible for the work or other delegated people. Appendix X Departmental Safety Committee(s) Committee for the Department of Psychiatry Remit It shall be the role of the committee: To provide a forum for the discussion of health and safety issues pertinent to the department. To identify health and safety matters requiring action and to ensure actions are carried out. To receive and disseminate information regarding health and safety to departmental members. To promote a positive health and safety culture members understand their responsibilities in accordance with the law and University policy. To adopt and implement University policy and guidance where appropriate. To review policies and procedures and revise if necessary in to improve health and safety performance. To ensure that accidents and incidents of ill health are monitored and kept to a minimum. The committee shall meet termly and review annually the membership and remit of the committee. Minutes should be sent to HSD. The membership of the committee is intended to be representative of all staffing positions within the department and comprises currently: Professor Peter Jones, Head of Department (Chair)
requires that the Containment Level 3 laboratory be sealable to permit disinfection. While the definition of ‘disinfection’ may be widely interpreted, in practice, it may be necessary, subject to the assessment of risk, to decontaminate by fumigating the accommodation when, for example, a spillage has occurred or when maintenance work is to be carried out. it is not reasonably practicable for the laboratory to contain its own equipment, for example, a deep-freezer, material should be transported and stored without spillage in properly labelled robust containers which should be opened only in Containment Level 3 accommodation. accidents and incidents should immediately be reported to and recorded by the people responsible for the work or other delegated people. Appendix X Departmental Safety Committee(s) Committee for the Department of Psychiatry Remit It shall be the role of the committee: To provide a forum for the discussion of health and safety issues pertinent to the department. To identify health and safety matters requiring action and to ensure actions are carried out. To receive and disseminate information regarding health and safety to departmental members. To promote a positive health and safety culture members understand their responsibilities in accordance with the law and University policy. To adopt and implement University policy and guidance where appropriate. To review policies and procedures and revise if necessary in to improve health and safety performance. To ensure that accidents and incidents of ill health are monitored and kept to a minimum. The committee shall meet termly and review annually the membership and remit of the committee. Minutes should be sent to HSD. The membership of the committee is intended to be representative of all staffing positions within the department and comprises currently: Professor Peter Jones, Head of Department (Chair)