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#1 Posted : 13 September 2008 11:12:00(UTC)
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Posted By maxmillan maddy Hi Guys I am attending an interview on the 23rd of this month. I am required to prepare a presentation on this topic "Outline the health and safety induction programme that you would give to a group of first year students that span all disciplines within the college. What health and safety topics would you include and why? I would appreciate it if anyone can help on this topic and also how to go abt the presentation. I have 10 minutes to do the presentation. A laptop and a projector is provided. Thanks
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#2 Posted : 14 September 2008 12:27:00(UTC)
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Posted By Pete48 Max, 10 minutes is nothing more than a quick session. You will have to keep it specific and focused. Avoid the trap of thinking that you need to cover absolutely everything. Define in your mind what induction training is, how long it takes to complete and how it is delivered. Think about what a new student really needs to know and is likely to retain from an induction programme. Remember induction is just that, not the end of or limit to safety training that they will receive throughout their study at the Uni. Perhaps all they need to know is how to keep themselves safe in those first few weeks, what things really matter and where to go for help? Remember issues outside of the obvious work-related hazards. Remember that your prospective employer, or key employees, may well be users of this forum.
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#3 Posted : 19 September 2008 11:00:00(UTC)
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Posted By John H101 Hi Max, Some of the Uni websites do have a lot of their safety policy open for public viewing.. To my mind some key topics to cover are... ~ Uni 1 page safety policy, ~ personal safety / security, ~ safety signage, ~ smoking policy, ~ first aid policy (where to get help)' ~ fire equipment (don't block it or interfare with it) ~ how to report a fire, ~ safety committee in Uni. ~ Who to ask if you have a question ~ main emergency contact numbers (recommend handing out a plastic card with key numbers) ~ Lab safety (important) if relevant, ~ request they report anything hazadrdous to you. ~ how to report an emergency and what to do in the event of one, ~ fire drills / evacs As I said check the sites via yahoo... Basically what you are trying to do is get them over the first few weeks in college unscathed so you will hit them fast with the key points + a handout / stroke card.
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#4 Posted : 19 September 2008 11:31:00(UTC)
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Posted By Bob Youel remember that students are not employees! that is an important point! best of luck
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#5 Posted : 19 September 2008 16:00:00(UTC)
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Posted By Tabs As I have done this job, I would look for the following too... Smoke alarms - must not interfere with; hairspray and steam sets them off. Candles/gas fires - banned because of countless fires caused. Living together - hygiene and disease spread. Always evacuate on alarm - staying behind risks lives. Windows and roofs - not for climbing out or on. Non-CE electrical gear and adaptors / ext leads - big cause of fires. Roller blading / skateboarding - very intimidating to others using the walkways. Strangers on campsite - don't let people tailgate you into restricted areas without a pass. Good luck Tabs
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#6 Posted : 19 September 2008 17:45:00(UTC)
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Posted By Chris Jerman Dare I suggest, seeing as it is safety and health that in addition to those you added sexual health? You don't need to discuss those topics, simply outline what you would include and why. It says outline the programme. I would include how it would be delivered and reinforced, followed up on etc. Don't actually deliver the induction or its content. It's a bit like the classic NEBOSH question. People go off and answer the question that they think was asked. Don't get technical on the subjects, try to put them into context. so avoid actually reciting the fire procedure. Try to be a bit fresh too. As one said, they are not employees at work. Try to reflect that students are unlikely to listen! Talk about making it different and engaging. For example by not mentioning the words Health and Safety once during the induction. Let them work that out themselves Chris. Not done the job, but was a student.
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#7 Posted : 22 September 2008 07:42:00(UTC)
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Posted By Jane Blunt For undergraduates here three key principles: 1. Please do the experiment in the way the staff ask you to do it. They have already thought about safety! 2. Get some lights for your bicycle and use them. 3. Get a helmet and wear it when riding your bicycle - when the accident happens it is too late to go back and get it from your room. Jane
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