Know who can help
Identify your Safety & Health Business Partner and Coordinator, who will assist you with day-to-day operations and safety advice. Engage ORMC for certification, specialist advice and specialised services.
Before you begin
Set yourself up for safe supervision
Use this roadmap to identify the key S&H actions, systems and support needed from grant approval through ongoing laboratory operations.
Use the guide as a pathway
- Start with induction and project approval.
- Complete training, medical examinations and permits that apply to your work.
- Establish controls before operations begin, then review them as work changes.
Six-stage roadmap
From appointment to ongoing operations
Complete each stage at the appropriate point in your project or laboratory lifecycle. Follow the linked NUS systems and guidance for details.
1
Induction
- Know your S&H Business Partners & Coordinators so that you know who to approach for assistance.
- Explore the S&H resource staff portal for available resources to help you set up your safety and health management system.
- Review the safety programme resources below and identify those relevant to your work.
2
Getting grant approval
- Submit the project risk assessment through iRIMS-IBC (Hazard Safety) for review and approval.
- Complete all relevant S&H training for academic supervisors and laboratory members.
- Complete relevant medical examinations that are required for certain work activities or hazards.
- Obtain relevant S&H licences and permits for equipment and materials.
3
Laboratory setup & commissioning
- Appoint a Safety Lead to assist with safety and health management of the laboratory.
- Set up a WSHIR account in EHS360 to maintain safety and health documentation.
- Conduct activity-based risk assessments to assess and manage risk in your work activities.
- Complete the laboratory S&H commissioning checklist and engage your Safety and Health Coordinator or Business Partner for laboratory commissioning.
- Create an inventory of hazardous materials in the Laboratory Materials Management System.
4
S&H Management System certification
- Understand and prepare for SHMS Certification for Academic Supervisors.
- Conduct an S&H internal audit in line with SHMS requirements.
- Engage ORMC for certification within six months after the laboratory has been commissioned.
- Plan for Business Continuity.
5
Operations & management of change
- Work with your Safety & Health Coordinator and Business Partner on day-to-day operational issues.
- Request specialised services through EHS360 when needed, including industrial hygiene monitoring, noise monitoring, indoor air quality assessment, ergonomics assessment and low-level radioactive contaminated waste disposal.
- Report any incident or accident through AIMS.
6
Laboratory group status updates
- Inform ORMC of any change to the status of the laboratory group, such as the Academic Supervisor leaving NUS, transfer of the laboratory group or closure of the laboratory group.
Safety programmes
Explore guidance for your work
Find the programme-specific requirements, controls, training and resources relevant to your activities.
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Need assistance?
Start with your local S&H contact
Contact your Safety and Health Coordinator or Business Partner first. If further assistance is needed, contact Safety & Health, ORMC.