This webpage aims to provide brief information and links related to issues listed in the Occupational Safety & Health Induction Checklist. Some of the links may require HKU portal login. This webpage is subjected to regular update but if some of the links do not work, please send your enquiry to mech@hku.hk.

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1.  Reception

 

Introduction to supervisor/manager

        If necessary, contact staff at the General Office (HW717).

Introduction to colleagues/co-workers 

        See here.

Introduction to Head of Department    

        See here.

Introduction to Departmental Safety Representative

        See www.mech.hku.hk/safety.

 

2.  Departmental Layout

 

Tour of Department

        If necessary, contact your supervisor for arrangement.

Entrances and Exits (including Emergency Exits and Assembly Points)

        See https://me.hku.hk/eform/2023-10-Floor-plan-HWB-COB-YPB.pdf.

First Aid and First Aiders

        See www.mech.hku.hk/safety.

Personal workplace and storage of Personal belongings  

        See uis.hku.hk/uis/staffman/tos1/security.pdf.

Location of toilets and washing facilities

        Consult staff at the General Office (HW717).

Pantry & dining facilities

        Consult staff at the General Office (HW717). Information about catering facilities in HKU   can be found here.

 

3.  Departmental Safety

 

Local safety organization

        See www.mech.hku.hk/safety.

Local safety rules and procedures

        See www.mech.hku.hk/safety.

Fire drill and alarm procedures

        See www.mech.hku.hk/safety.

Fire extinguishers: location and use

        Consult staff at the General Office (HW717) and/or the technician in the laboratory.

Local safety hazards

        See the placard posted on the door of the laboratory.

Health & Safety Legislation

        See www.safety.hku.hk/safety-legislation.

Your health & safety responsibilities

        See www.mech.hku.hk/safety.

University Safety Policy

        See www.safety.hku.hk/safety-policy.

Safety training

        See www.safety.hku.hk/training.

Emergency Procedures

        See here.

Typhoon & Rainstorm Signals

See here.

RGC Grant Application safety issues (not applicable to students)

In most, if not all RGC grant applications (www.ugc.edu.hk/eng/rgc), the applicant would be asked to indicate whether approval is required / is being sought / has been obtained with respect to biological safety, chemical safety, ionising radiation safety, and non-ionising radiation safety.

Environmental issues

         See here.

Others

For more information, please refer to your staff handbook

 

 

 

Revised in July 2024.