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Specific safety rules
N.B. If you do not observe these rules you will be excluded from the
workplace
* You may not enter laboratories with bare feet or open shoes.
* Smoking is prohibited anywhere in the building.
* Eating or drinking is prohibited in labs and workshops.
* Do not run when inside buildings.
* You must wear personal safety equipment which is appropriate to the task you
are undertaking.
* You may not use any chemical without appropriate training.
* Do not plug in or use any electrical equipment (including your own) without
checking that it has a current safety certificate.
* You may not use any laboratory equipment, workshop tools or machinery until
you have been trained in its safe use.
Fieldwork
Fieldwork within the College includes any organised off-campus trips, from
industrial site or visits to work in the backcountry landscapes. While on fieldwork
you must listen to and follow any instruction given regarding health and safety.
Drugs and Alcohol
The use of drugs and alcohol, even if consumed off-campus, can lead to impairment
while learning. Poor concentration, carelessness, risk-taking behaviour and errors in
judgement can occur, all of which can result in injury to yourself and/or others.
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