General Safety

General Safety & Security at Applied Physics (AP)¶

Responsibilities¶

Although some safety regulations can be implemented, not all risks can be avoided. Hence, there is a shared responsibility:

Emergencies and minor accidents¶

1. Call the internal alarm number.

2. The emergency centre of TU Delft will send the in-house emergency response team (Bedrijfshulpverlening, BHV).

3. If needed, the emergency centre of TU Delft will contact the external emergency services.

When in doubt, always call the internal alarm number. Know where to find the emergency facilities (e.g. emergency exits, assembly point).

In case of site alarm¶

1. First think of your own safety.

2. Secure your work station and leave the building as soon as possible, taking the nearest exit.

3. If possible, warn your colleagues and assist people with disabilities.

4. Go to the nearest assembly point/checkpoint, see signs: 5. At the assembly point/checkpoint, wait for instructions of the in-house emergency response team ( Bedrijfshulpverlening, BHV).

5. Sometimes only a part of the building needs to be evacuated. If you hear a distant slow whoop you can continue to work.

In case of gas, smoke or fire¶

1. First think of your own safety.

2. Press the red fire alarm button.

3. Extinguish small fires if you feel confident.

4. If possible, warn your colleagues and assist people with disabilities.

5. Go to the nearest assembly point/checkpoint, see signs: 6. At the assembly point/checkpoint, wait for instructions of the in-house emergency response team ( Bedrijfshulpverlening, BHV).

Assembly points in case of emergencies, Applied Physics¶

Incidents, accidents, near misses and unsafe situations¶

Incidents, accidents, near misses and unsafe situation are free lessons to learn from. Always report incidents, accidents, near misses and unsafe situations to the Health, Safety and Environmental advisor of the faculty.

Working outside office hours¶

Office hours Faculty of Applied Sciences: 7:30 – 17:00h During office hours all categories in work activities are allowed.

Outside office hours:

• Valid personal campus card for the faculty building.
• Activities category A are allowed.
• Activities category B
• Activities category C are NOT allowed.

Categories in work activities:

• A – No-risk activities.

• B – Low risk experimental activities are allowed if a knowledgeable colleague is at hearing distance.

• C – High risk activities.

Workplace at TU Delft¶

How to prevent Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI)

• Alternate between repetitive and non-repetitive work.

• Take regular breaks, use Workrave.

• Learn to deal with tension.

• Ensure healthy computer workstation ergonomics.

• Contact Facility Management Services to help you organizing your workplace.

Security at TU Delft¶

Awareness: Circle of 25 meters

The Circle of 25 is a metaphor for the 25 meters around you.

You take extra care of your surroundings and thereby reduce safety and security risks on the TU Delft Campus.

When something occurs in your circle:

1. Assess the situation.

2. • When someone is in direct need of help you call the TU Delft Internal Alarm Number
   • For non-urgent matters you contact the Service Desk.

Campus card¶

Your campuscard is your personal identification card on the campus as it is connected to your NetID. It provides access to:

• exams;
• printer and study facilities;
• entrances to areas (buildings, labs etc.);
• use of machinery after instruction.

Take care of your campus card and do not give it to others!

In case of loss/theft: Report to Service Desk immediately.

Advice on Safety & Security at TU Delft Conventional safety¶

• Anneke Koster-Ammerlaan
• Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE)
• Advisor, Faculty of Applied Sciences
• E-mail: M.J.J.Koster-Ammerlaan@tudelft.nl
• Advice on Safety & Security at TU Delft; Biological safety; Safety & security