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Posted By AJM
This is something I am just wondering about and something I am researching.
Obviously its longer than I care to mention since I was at school or college, but I was wondering in this day and age what are the main safety issues regarding being in charge of the safety of a large college.
For instance do chemistry students have to be given COSHH information and awareness training for doing chemistry or Woodwork or Mechanics given specific safety training before a course starts. Following on from that are the IT students classed as users and all VDU regs apply.
I hope the question does not seem too silly; I just have not had much to do with that sector.
Any information would be helpful and thanks in advance.
Al
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Posted By Vincent Hearn
Hi AJM,
You could have a look at the website of the Association of Colleges (www.Aoc.co.uk). There is a link to Health & Safety Issues. Also try the Learning and Skills Council website (www.lsc.gov.uk).
Regards
Vince
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Posted By AJM
Thanks for the information so far and the direct mail I will hopefully be in touch soon. It is suprising how hard it is to try and research for this info.
Alan
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Posted By Alan Hoskins
Hi Al,
Generally university departments would provide induction training for all their students involved in hazardous activities.
This would include COSHH and the use of machinery, amongst other things. Some woodworking machines would not however be available for use by students.
Although computer workstations comply with the Regulations, students would not be subject to such requirements as eyesight testing and would only be 'advised' of how long to spend on a PC without taking a break - try making someone in the process of writing up their thesis to take a break!
Alan
Alan
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