- BHV (Emergeny response teams)BHV coursesBHV team CarréBHV team Cubicus & RavelijnBHV team HorstBHV team ITCBHV team SpiegelBHV team Sports CentreBHV team VrijhofBHV team WaaierCompany emergency service (BHV)Student BHV
- Building safetyPermit for fire-hazardous activities Form to requst permit for fire-hazardous activities links to vergunning-brandgevaarlijke-werkzaamheden.pdf This form is only available in Dutch. New developments, refurbishments and renovations With new developments, refurbishments and renovations, several specific aspects are important. When installing the pipes, labelling is important. The type of labels to be used can be found in the guideline for labelling pipes. The University of Twente (UT) is responsible for the health and safety of all persons present on the UT terrain. This responsibility does not only cover personnel and students, but non-employees of the UT who are present on the terrain or in buildings of the UT as well. This group is often termed 'third parties'. The responsibility of the UT for third parties is described in Section 10 of the Dutch Working Conditions Act: "If the safety or health of persons other than employees can be put at risk as a result of, or in direct connection with, the work that the employer
- Cryogenic fluidsCryogenic substances are substances that are in an extremely cold state. Contact with the substance or with materials cooled with the substance may cause injuries that are similar to burns. The substance may also cause asphyxiation in a closed room, as it can displace the oxygen in the room when in gaseous form. In order to avoid such dangers, it is necessary to take the following safety measures, for example: Properly ventilate any spaces that are used for the tapping and/or storage of cryogenic fluids; Preferably use transport containers and/or stainless Dewar flasks with lid for horizontal movements; Wear special cold insulating gloves and a face shield when tapping; Always wear safety goggles (monogoggles) when pouring out the fluids; Preferably wear closed shoes with insulating rubber insoles or at least shoe covers if you are wearing open shoes. Risks: Cryogenic fluids are generally used as a cooling agent. The most common ones are liquid nitrogen, with a boiling temperature of -196°C at a pressure of 1
- Drone regulations UTA drone or unmanned aircraft is an aircraft without a pilot on board. The units are often remotely controlled, whereby the operator can be located nearby, but also thousands of kilometres away. There are also more autonomous units, which operate according to a programmed command. Such a unit is known by various names: UAS (Unmanned Aerial System) or RPAS (Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems), Micro Air Vehicle (MAV), Autonomous Aerial Robotics (AAR), UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle), Small Unmanned Aircraft System (SUAS), microcopter, mini UAV or small UAV, rotor UAV or RUAV. These fall in the category of drones, and as such are subject to specific legislation. In parlance, these are often referred to as drones but for a clear understanding we use RPAS. To ensure responsible use of RPAS, the UT applies the following draft guideline. It contains tools to safely fly an RPAS. When the intention to use a drone/RPAS outside, please fill the drone notification form. If desired, contact the safety officer of the HR Health
- Electrical safetyThe UT guideline for operating electrical installations In order to ensure safe working practices with electrical voltage, the guideline includes electrical safety regulations to be complied with when working with electricity. The guideline distinguishes between the following: electricity (general), electrical tools, visible earthing of equipment, wires and plug and socket connections, and use of table socket outlets. Summary This protocol gives information about how to handle electrical voltage so as to prevent any accidents or incidents. When in doubt, always consult the HSE contact person. Laws and regulations, standards and expert advice form the basic principles. The use of electrical tools, earthing, wires and connections and use of table socket outlets are discussed. Purpose The purpose of this protocol is to allow for safely working with electrical voltage by offering guidelines. Statutory framework, risk and dangers, regulations The basic principles on safe work are determined by the Working Conditions
- Endurance testAn endurance test card provides information about equipment in operation after working hours and is placed near the entrance of the laboratory in which an endurance test has been set up. An endurance test card is an information card intended for security staff and other assistance providers. Information about the use and completion of this card can be found below. DURATION EXPERIMENTS An informationcard duration experiment is a card that gives information intended for the security and inhouse emergency and first-aid service workers. The card informs about service equipment which is in use after working hours (at night and during weekends). The card is placed at the entrance of a room where the duration experiment is carried out. The card is completed by the researcher responsible for the experiment and for approval (initialed) submitted to the health and safety contact person (occupational health and environmental coordinator, safety coordinator, etc.) of the chair. The contact person ensures that: The card is
- Genetically modified organisms (GMO)It is forbidden by law to acquire or work with genetically modified organisms (GMOs) without first having requested a licence with the UT's Biological Safety Officer (BVF): Ilja Sitters. This licence must be applied for under the Genetically Modified Organisms Decree 2013 (Besluit genetisch gemodificeerde organismen milieubeheer 2013). Moreover, any activities in which pathogenic micro-organisms of category 2 and higher are used may only start after the Human Resources department has reported this to the labour inspectorate. The regulations on working with biological agents and GMOs in a focussed manner include the procedures and requirements to be met within the UT when working with biological agents (e.g. human or animal materials) or GMOs. A detailed elaboration has been included in the abbreviated manual for the ML-I, ML-II laboratory (GMO lab) and/or laboratories for working with biological agents (human materials). The manual also includes information about safely working with animal materials, the GMO instruction
- Hazardous substancesHazardous substances must be safely used, transported, labeled, stored and registration in accordance with certain standards and guidelines. The UT guidelines for the use of different categories of hazardous substances are shown here. A agreement has been made to classify and label chemical substances in the same way all over the world. This agreement is called the Globally Harmonized System, abbreviated to GHS. On this page you find information about the 'old' labeling (WMS) in relation to the new labeling (GHS). For registration, the UT uses the Sofos360 App. It also contains safety information for hazardous substances. Every UT employee or student with a UT account can log in (SSO) to Sofos360. Questions about the use of Sofos360 can be asked at the local HSE coördinator or by email. Sofos360 Sofos360 links to https://utsofos.itis.software/ Het programma voor registratie gevaarlijke stoffen en voorraadbeheer. Browser configuration Sofos360 links to Sofos360 Browser instellingen UK.pdf Downloads & links Storage
- Increased pressure & vacuumIncreased pressure This protocol contains the safety regulations for using appliances and pipe systems under increased pressure (> 0.5 bar overpressure). These specific safety regulations result from the European guideline on pressure equipment. (PED). In the PED a subdivision is made between: Equipment for academic research and not for academic research (the only set-ups that may be counted as academic research are the ones with which that type of research is performed). Protocol increased pressure (DUTCH PDF) links to protocol-verhoogde-druk.pdf Pressure vessels registration links to https://www.utwente.nl/nl/hr/formulieren_webapplicaties/drukvatregistratieformulier/ Vacuums We speak of a vacuum when pressures are lower than the surrounding pressure (negative pressure). This protocol describes the measures taken to minimize the risks with respect to overheating, overpressure and backfiltering. Protocol vacuum systems links to Vacuum protocol (EN).pdf CONTACT Please contact HR Services for any further questions
- Machine safety and work equipmentSince 1 January 1997, pursuant to the Dutch Working Conditions Decree (following from the Work Equipment Directive), employers have been obliged to take necessary measures regarding work equipment. The work equipment must be designed and/or applied in such a way that the health and safety of the employees is not at risk during use. The term 'work equipment' is defined as "any machine, apparatus, tool or installation used at work" and relates to "any activity involving work equipment such as starting or stopping the equipment, its use, transport, repair, modification, maintenance and servicing, including, in particular, cleaning". Of course, there is work equipment which hardly - if at all - puts their users or other employees at risk (e.g. pens, chairs and paper clips), but work equipment which also falls under the category of machine ("a combination of parts of which at least one is moveable") may pose a risk to its users and other employees and therefore has to meet the minimum safety requirements. On the website
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- Noise and noise disturbanceHarmful noise Prolonged exposure to harmful noise levels can cause permanent hearing loss. In addition to listing the harmful noise standards, this regulation also details how workplace sound levels are assessed and what measures are, in conformity with the occupational hygiene strategy, to be taken based on these assessments. The audiometric examination and the information to be provided to staff members are also detailed. Sound levels during parties and events on campus The campus of UT provides excellent facilities for parties and events. However, said parties and events must satisfy some conditions in order to guarantee safety and compliance with environmental provisions. This protocol lists what measures must be taken when a party or event is to be organized on campus. Protocol parties and events CONTACT Please contact HR Services for any further questions. Tel 053 489 8011. For ideas, comments or changes to this page, please email webteam-hr@utwente.nl
- Personal protective equipmentPersonal protective equipment (PPE) should be viewed as the final means to limit (work-related) risks. Initially it should be investigated whether the risks can be managed by other solutions than the use of personal protective gear. This guideline describes the specific assessment and evaluation obligations with regard to PPE in order to select the most appropriate and suitable means for preventing the risks present. General provisions 1. Personal protective equipment must comply with the relevant Community provisions on design and manufacture with respect to safety and health. 2. All personal protective equipment must: be appropriate for the risks involved, without itself leading to any increased risk; correspond to existing conditions at the workplace; take account of ergonomic requirements and the employee's state of health; fit the wearer correctly after any necessary adjustment. 3. Where the presence of more than one risk makes it necessary for an employee to wear simultaneously more than one item of personal
- RadiationRadiation is often classified into two types: ionizing and non-ionizing radiation, in order to indicate the energy level and hazards of the radiation. What these hazards are and the right ways to handle them within the UT can be found here. If you are unable to find what you seek, please don't hesitate to contact the Coördinating Radiation Expert (CSD) of HR: Richard Sanders Coordinating Radiation Expert (CSD) The UT's Coordinating Radiation Expert (CSD) is: J.M.J. Sanders (RHVK). It is forbidden by law to acquire and/or work with equipment and/or substances emitting ionizing radiation without first stating to do so or having requested a licence. You can only apply for a licence with or report an upcoming activity to the UT's Coordinating Radiation Expert (CSD). Course on Canvas: Laser safety for laser workers Join this course What is radiation? Radiation is the emission of energy as waves (electromagnetic radiation) or as particles (particle radiation, such as alpha and beta rays); According to contemporary quantum
- Safe liftingIntroduction Dozens of hoists such as chain hoists, slewing cranes and overhead cranes can be found at the University of Twente. Besides the fact that we want to see that these tools are handled safely and responsibly, there are also legal obligations that we have to adhere to. To ensure that we deal with this unambiguously and clearly as an organization, this document describes how this can be achieved. Legal framework The Working Conditions Act states: 'The employer shall ensure that the employees are provided with effective instruction, adapted to their respective tasks, with regard to the working conditions.' risks, as well as the measures aimed at preventing or limiting these risks'. Training must therefore be given that addresses the risks to be expected in the work (source: Working Conditions Act Articles 5 and 8). European regulations prescribe that hoisting and lifting equipment are provided with instructions for use. Manufacturers and suppliers of hoisting and lifting equipment are responsible for complete