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Health, Safety and Regulated Facilities course timetable

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Wed 22 Mar 2017 – Wed 26 Apr 2017

March 2017

Wed 22	Using Hydrofluoric Acid Safely Finished 09:30 - 11:30 Greenwich House, Jaffna Room Hydrofluoric Acid (HF) is one of the most toxic and potentially dangerous substances used in the University. All users of HF should be fully aware of and have a good understanding of the nature of HF. They should know how best to control HF, avoid accidental exposure and understand how to deal with accidental exposure to HF. All users of HF are strongly advised to attend this course. This course is also useful for First Aiders in Departments where HF is used.
Thu 23	Working at Height: Basic Ladder Safety Finished 09:30 - 10:30 Greenwich House, Minsk Room Falls from ladders and other height access devices continue to cause injuries to people at work in the University. The new Work at Height Regulations (April 2005) have implications for the University because the emphasis has changed to any fall from any height. Anyone who uses ladders or who supervises work with ladders should attend this session.
Mon 27	IOSH Managing Safely (1 of 3) CANCELLED 09:30 - 16:30 Greenwich House, Jaffna Room Managing Safely is ideally suited to managers, research supervisors, administrators with safety responsibilities and Departmental Safety Officers across all sectors of the University. It leads to a nationally recognised and accredited training certificate. (IOSH is the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health.) Please contact the course organiser, Will Hudson for further details before booking on the course.
	Laser Safety for Class 3B and 4 Laser Users and Research Supervisors Finished 14:00 - 16:30 8 Mill Lane, Lecture Room 6 This course is an essential component of training for new laser users, which should be backed up by practical training in departments. The course may be suitable for users of other classes of lasers, depending on the risk, but please discuss this with your Laser Safety Officer first.
Wed 29	IOSH Managing Safely (2 of 3) CANCELLED 09:30 - 16:30 Greenwich House, Jaffna Room Managing Safely is ideally suited to managers, research supervisors, administrators with safety responsibilities and Departmental Safety Officers across all sectors of the University. It leads to a nationally recognised and accredited training certificate. (IOSH is the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health.) Please contact the course organiser, Will Hudson for further details before booking on the course.
	Radiation Protection Supervisors' Update Finished 09:45 - 12:00 Cancer Research UK, Cambridge Research Institute An annual update meeting for Radiation Protection Supervisors (RPSs). Please contact Emma.Clarke@admin.cam.ac.uk for further details and to book a place.
Thu 30	Risk Assessment of Genetically Modified Organisms Finished 10:00 - 13:00 Greenwich House, Jaffna Room Are you actively involved in genetic modification risk assessment? This is a practical course designed to help you with this work. As part of the course you will look at the legal background and duties under GM legislation, consider the biological concepts required, and carry out risk assessments for GM projects using the University forms. Questions to be answered by participants when booking a place: Do you/will you work with GM plants? Do you work with GMM's associated with plants? Please note your responses under the 'Special requirements' heading of the booking form.
Fri 31	IOSH Managing Safely (3 of 3) CANCELLED 09:30 - 16:30 Greenwich House, Jaffna Room Managing Safely is ideally suited to managers, research supervisors, administrators with safety responsibilities and Departmental Safety Officers across all sectors of the University. It leads to a nationally recognised and accredited training certificate. (IOSH is the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health.) Please contact the course organiser, Will Hudson for further details before booking on the course.

April 2017

Mon 3	Fire Warden and Use of Fire Extinguishers Training (1 of 2) Finished 09:00 - 10:30 Greenwich House, Cairo Room Fire Warden training (0900-1030) will give clear instruction of the roles of designated fire wardens and assist fire safety managers to comply with current fire safety legislation. Use of Fire Extinguisher training (1045-1145) provides hands on experience in the correct use of portable fire extinguishers.
	Fire Warden and Use of Fire Extinguishers Training (2 of 2) Finished 10:45 - 11:45 Greenwich House, Cairo Room Fire Warden training (0900-1030) will give clear instruction of the roles of designated fire wardens and assist fire safety managers to comply with current fire safety legislation. Use of Fire Extinguisher training (1045-1145) provides hands on experience in the correct use of portable fire extinguishers.
	Fire Safety Awareness and Use of Fire Extinguishers Training (1 of 2) Finished 14:00 - 15:00 Greenwich House, Cairo Room The Fire Safety Awareness course (1400-1500) will raise attendees' awareness of fire safety and assist fire safety managers to comply with current fire safety legislation. Use of Fire Extinguishers training (1515-1615) provides hands on experience in the correct use of portable fire extinguishers. University staff working in embedded accommodation at Addenbrooke's Hospital should attend the NHS' fire training for its tenants. This will cover general fire safety awareness specific to the main hospital. (See related courses below for further details.)
	Fire Safety Awareness and Use of Fire Extinguishers Training (2 of 2) Finished 15:15 - 16:15 Greenwich House, Cairo Room The Fire Safety Awareness course (1400-1500) will raise attendees' awareness of fire safety and assist fire safety managers to comply with current fire safety legislation. Use of Fire Extinguishers training (1515-1615) provides hands on experience in the correct use of portable fire extinguishers. University staff working in embedded accommodation at Addenbrooke's Hospital should attend the NHS' fire training for its tenants. This will cover general fire safety awareness specific to the main hospital. (See related courses below for further details.)
Tue 4	Lifting and Manual Handling Finished 09:30 - 11:00 Greenwich House, Kyoto Room This training is for all staff who are regularly involved in moving and carrying loads and setting up equipment etc. The course involves theory, practical and video. It requires active participation by all attending. The training also includes a practical demonstration of safe lifting and shows a range of lifting aids that are available.
Wed 5	Fire Safety Managers' Training Finished 10:00 - 12:00 Department of Earth Sciences, Harker 1 Seminar Room This course will provide clear instruction of what is expected of fire safety managers to assist responsible persons to comply with current fire safety legislation.
Fri 7	Fire Safety Awareness Training for Embedded Departments at Addenbrooke's Hospital Finished 09:30 - 10:30 Alice Fisher Lecture Theatre Fire Safety Awareness training provided by the NHS for all embedded tenants. Please note: This event will close for bookings one week before the event.
	Pressurised Gas and Cryogens POSTPONED 09:30 - 12:30 Greenwich House, Cairo Room This course will cover safe storage and use of cryogens, safe use and stores of compressed gas, and aspects of oxygen depletion with respect to the above.
Thu 13	Lifting and Manual Handling POSTPONED 09:30 - 11:00 Greenwich House, Kyoto Room This training is for all staff who are regularly involved in moving and carrying loads and setting up equipment etc. The course involves theory, practical and video. It requires active participation by all attending. The training also includes a practical demonstration of safe lifting and shows a range of lifting aids that are available.
Mon 17	X-Ray Generators and Other Equipment Generating Ionising Radiations POSTPONED 10:00 - 12:15 Greenwich House, Minsk Room Anyone who is or will be a first-time user or supervisor of x-ray equipment or other equipment generating ionising radiation is expected to attend this course before they begin work. Existing users and supervisors of these items of equipment who are new to the University should also attend.
Thu 20	IOSH Managing Safely (1 of 3) CANCELLED 09:30 - 16:30 Greenwich House, Jaffna Room Managing Safely is ideally suited to managers, research supervisors, administrators with safety responsibilities and Departmental Safety Officers across all sectors of the University. It leads to a nationally recognised and accredited training certificate. (IOSH is the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health.) Please contact the course organiser, Will Hudson for further details before booking on the course.
Fri 21	Pressurised Gas and Cryogens Finished 09:30 - 12:30 Greenwich House, Cairo Room This course will cover safe storage and use of cryogens, safe use and stores of compressed gas, and aspects of oxygen depletion with respect to the above.
	IOSH Managing Safely (2 of 3) CANCELLED 09:30 - 16:30 Greenwich House, Jaffna Room Managing Safely is ideally suited to managers, research supervisors, administrators with safety responsibilities and Departmental Safety Officers across all sectors of the University. It leads to a nationally recognised and accredited training certificate. (IOSH is the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health.) Please contact the course organiser, Will Hudson for further details before booking on the course.
Mon 24	IOSH Managing Safely (3 of 3) CANCELLED 09:30 - 16:30 Greenwich House, Jaffna Room Managing Safely is ideally suited to managers, research supervisors, administrators with safety responsibilities and Departmental Safety Officers across all sectors of the University. It leads to a nationally recognised and accredited training certificate. (IOSH is the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health.) Please contact the course organiser, Will Hudson for further details before booking on the course.
Tue 25	X-Ray Generators and Other Equipment Generating Ionising Radiations Finished 10:00 - 12:15 Greenwich House, Minsk Room Anyone who is or will be a first-time user or supervisor of x-ray equipment or other equipment generating ionising radiation is expected to attend this course before they begin work. Existing users and supervisors of these items of equipment who are new to the University should also attend.
Wed 26	Lifting and Manual Handling Finished 09:30 - 11:00 Greenwich House, Lima Room This training is for all staff who are regularly involved in moving and carrying loads and setting up equipment etc. The course involves theory, practical and video. It requires active participation by all attending. The training also includes a practical demonstration of safe lifting and shows a range of lifting aids that are available.
	Using Hydrofluoric Acid Safely Finished 09:30 - 11:30 Greenwich House, Cairo Room Hydrofluoric Acid (HF) is one of the most toxic and potentially dangerous substances used in the University. All users of HF should be fully aware of and have a good understanding of the nature of HF. They should know how best to control HF, avoid accidental exposure and understand how to deal with accidental exposure to HF. All users of HF are strongly advised to attend this course. This course is also useful for First Aiders in Departments where HF is used.