Part H – Student Health and Safety Regulations 

  

1 General  

  

1.1 Health and Safety information can be obtained from the Health and Safety Department’s website. 

  

1.2 The following regulations are issued in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974, and with the Health and Safety Policy of the University. These regulations must be observed by all students. Breach of any Health and Safety regulations will be regarded as a serious matter. The offender may be liable to disciplinary action under the Student Conduct and Disciplinary Regulations and/or prosecution under the terms of the Act. 

  

1.3 These regulations must be read in conjunction with any College, School, Departmental and University residences’ Health and Safety Statements of Intent, risk assessments and associated procedures. 

  

1.4 Students must take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and the health and safety of other persons who may be affected by their acts or omissions. 

  

1.5 Students will comply with any reasonable instructions given by a member of staff to enable the University’s statutory duties or requirements to be performed or complied with. 

  

1.6 Students will not, intentionally, or recklessly, interfere with or misuse anything provided by the University in the interests of health, safety, or welfare. 

  

1.7 Students will comply with all written or verbal instructions given to ensure their personal safety and the safety of others. 

  

1.8 Any maintenance issues relating to: 

• University Student Accommodation should be reported to residences@lincoln.ac.uk; 

• University Estate or Academic Buildings reported to Estates Support Desk via Support Desk – Estates; 

• Emergency cases, via phone: 01522 886777 (Between 08:30-14:00 Monday to Friday) or via e-mail: estatessupport@lincoln.ac.uk; 

• Out of Hours emergencies: Security 01522 886062.  

  

2 Accidents 

  

2.1 Students must report all accidents and “near-miss” accidents of which they are aware. Accidents must be reported to the University’s Health and Safety Department, via University first aiders, Security or the Health and Safety Department.  

  

3 Campus Traffic Safety 

  

3.1 Cyclists must only cycle on designated routes. Where these routes cross or use footpaths, priority will always be given to pedestrians. Cyclists and motor cyclists must only leave their vehicles in areas designated as cycle parks and should only secure their cycles to the stands provided. Cycles must not obstruct pathways, corridors, doorways, or fire escape routes. Access by disabled persons to the full length of provided handrails, next to paths and walkways must be available at all times. Cyclists should not secure their cycles to these but use appropriate cycle sheds and designated areas. Cycles of any description must not be taken into buildings (other than designated cycle sheds). This Regulation equally applies to skateboards, scooters, and roller skates/blades. 

  

3.2 Students will adhere to the traffic management regulations for all campuses as produced by University Estates Department. For more information see the Estates Parking Webpage and the University Parking Policy.  

  

4 Fire Safety 

  

4.1 Students must not interfere with fire equipment, deface notices, or activate alarms without due cause.   

  

4.2 Students must carry out the published evacuation procedures which are as follows: 

If you discover an indication of fire: 

• • Raise the alarm using nearest break glass point. 

• • Ring the fire brigade (999 on payphones, 9-999 on University phones). 

• • Inform security of their observations (88) 6062. 

• • Leave the building through nearest available exit. 

• • Proceed to assembly point. 

• • Follow any instructions given by members of staff or fire and rescue service. 

  

If you hear the fire alarm: 

• • Leave building immediately through the nearest available exit (never assume that an alarm is being tested or is faulty). 

• • Proceed to assembly point. 

• • Follow any instructions given by members of staff or fire and rescue service. 

  

At the Assembly Point: 

• • Remain at the assembly point until told otherwise by the fire and rescue service or a senior member of staff. 

• • Do not move your car. 

• • Never re-enter a building until told you can by the fire and rescue service or a member of staff. 

  

4.3 The location of assembly points is shown on blue ‘Fire Action’ notices in each building.  

  

5 Laboratory and Similar Work 

  

5.1 Students may enter and remain in laboratories, workshops, or other specialist areas only during times scheduled in the timetable. Entering or being present in laboratories and workshops at any other time is only permitted with the express authority of the staff member in charge of those premises. 

  

5.2 If a student is allowed to work unsupervised then they must follow the applicable booking in and out procedure. Limitations on the range of activities allowed may apply. 

  

5.3 The University’s Lone Working Policy must be adhered to, and related documentation completed by both the student and the member of staff providing authorisation. 

  

5.4 Students must wear protective clothing when instructed to do so. Specialist protective equipment will be provided by the University. In some Colleges / Schools students must provide their own laboratory workshop coats and other protective clothing as specified. 

  

5.5 Machines for which guards are provided must only be used with the guards in place. 

  

6 Personal Electrical Equipment 

  

6.1 It is strongly recommended that personal electrical equipment is tested for safety before use at the University. Students may contact the University Estates Department maintenance team to make appropriate arrangements. 

  

6.2 Electrical cables and leads must not be deployed in such a way as to introduce trip hazards. 

  

7 Students Not on Campus 

  

7.1 Students on a programme not based on campus will comply with the health and safety legislation and regulations in force at their location, whether in the UK or abroad. 

  

7.2 Students will comply with all written or verbal instructions to ensure their personal safety and the safety of others. 

  

8 Students’ Visitors 

  

8.1 Students are responsible for the actions of their visitors while their visitors are on campus. Students will ensure that their visitors fulfil the requirements of these regulations. Breaches of these regulations may lead to action being taken against the student under the University’s Student Conduct and Disciplinary Regulations. 

  

8.2 Any visitor may be required to follow an instruction given to them by a member of University staff to ensure their personal safety and the safety of others. 

  

8.3 Any visitor may be given an instruction by a member of University staff to leave the University premises. 

  

9 University Buildings 

  

9.1 Students are prohibited from undertaking work of any kind on the fabric or services of University buildings. 

  

9.2 Students are prohibited from entering any area or building which has been given over to the control of a building contractor. 

  

10 University Equipment 

  

10.1 Students must not use any item of fixed or portable machinery or electrical equipment without appropriate authorisation and following receipt of instruction from University staff in the correct method or procedures if necessary. 

  

10.2 Students are prohibited from undertaking maintenance or repair work or adjusting any item of fixed or portable equipment. Any faults or suspected hazards must be reported to staff. 

  

10.3 No student will disconnect University electrical equipment from a University power supply without the express authority of a University member of staff. 

  

11 University Residences 

  

11.1 Students must at all times, whilst in residence in University property, comply with all fire, safety and security procedures as laid down in the conditions of residence. 

  

12 Breach of Regulations 

  

12.1 Students failing to comply with the above Health and Safety Regulations, or any associated University Health and Safety policies, may be dealt with under the Student Conduct and Disciplinary Regulations. The University will co-operate with the enforcing authority where a student is alleged to have broken the law in relation to health and safety matters.