Working environment and safety at HST

Working environment and safety

HST' Working Environment Organization takes action on issues relating to our common working environment. Working environment representatives and management ensure that the working conditions are safe and sound – in collaboration with staff members.

Minutes of HST WEO meetings & Workplace assessment (APV)

Minutes of HST WEO (AMiU) meetings and the department's Workplace Assessment documents are available for staff members only. Please use your AAU login and password to gain access.

AAU's Occupational Health and Safety Policy

Aalborg University's Occupational Health and Safety Policy describes the overall framework for all activities at AAU that aim to create a safe and healthy working environment as a foundation for an attractive workplace.

Emergency response plan

Watch AAU's video with information on the university's emergency response plan

Minutes of HST WEO meetings & Workplace assessment (APV)

Minutes of HST WEO (AMiU) meetings and the department's Workplace Assessment documents are available for staff members only. Please use your AAU login and password to gain access.

AAU's Occupational Health and Safety Policy

Emergency response plan

Watch AAU's video with information on the university's emergency response plan

List of laboratories

You can see the list of laboratories at Department of Health Science (HST) and Technology here. All HST's laboratories are listed under "facilities" at VBN.

You can also type the name of the laboratory in the search field below and find the laboratory you are looking for.

Search for an HST laboratory here

Emergency and first aid

Call for an ambulance

Call for the brigade

Upright transport to hospital emergency room

Fire extinguishers

Defibrillators / Hjertestartere at HST

Anyone can use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED), "Hjertestarter": It is automated and it will instruct you what to do.

Find the nearest AED here:

Fredrik Bajers Vej 3B, ground floor, on the wall next to room 1.105 (instructions in English)
Fredrik Bajers Vej 7D2/D3, first floor, in corridor between D2/D3 and E building (instructions in English)
Fredrik Bajers Vej 7 A-B on the wall in the canteen

Fire Blankets

First aid kits

First aid kits are available in the following rooms:

FrB. 3B, 2.204 (laborantkontoret)
FrB. 3B, G1.303 (ved lab 1.307)
FrB. 3B, 3.103 (studenterlab)
FrB. 3B, 2.305a (retrolab)
FrB. 7C, C1-215
FrB. 7D, D1-110 (Jan / Electronics Workshop)
FrB. 7D, D2-208 (Tina B. Andersen)
FrB. 7D, D2-213 (coffee room), inside the room on shelf beside the entrance door
FrB. 7D, lab. corridor opposite D3-107
FrB. 7E, E4-109 (studenterlab)
NJV 8A, 1.09 (kitchen)
NJV 12, A5-118 (office)
NJV 12, A5-252 (by the mail boxes)

AAU Evacuation

The appropriate action will depend on the type of emergency. Information about evacuation and fire protection can be found at AAU Campus Service's website.

Information about evacuation and evacuation equipment can be found at AAU's Central Section for Occupational Health and Safety's website

Information on how to act in the case of evacuation can be found in AAU's Evacuation Information folder (in both Danish and English).

In case of emergency Aalborg University has evacuation plans for each building. You are strongly encouraged to acquaint yourself with the plans for the building(s) you work in.

Evacuation kits

Evacuation kits including instructions, maps, etc. are found in the corridors as listed below:

FrB3: Opposite room 1.105
FRB7 A-BUILDING:
- A2+A3, first floor: A2-213/215
- A2+A3+A4, ground floor: A3-101
- A1+A4, first floor: A4-219
FRB7 C-BUILDING:
- C1+C2, first floor: C1-223/225
- C3+C4, ground floor: C4-101
FRB7 D-BUILDING:
- D1+D2, ground floor: D2-111
- D1+D2, first floor: D2-201/203
- D3, ground floor: D3-104
- D3, first floor: D3-211
FRB7 E-BUILDING:
- E1+E2, first floor: E1-209/211
- E1+E2, ground floor: E2-104
- E3+E4, ground floor: E3-111
- E3+E4, first floor: E4 at corner opposite 201/203

Reporting accidents (only for employees)

If you have a work-related accident to report, please contact your local working environment representative and your manager immediately after the accident. Your working environment representative will help you send a report form. Please note that the form must be filled in and sent to "Arbejdsmiljøsektionen" at AAU no later than 5 days after the accident has happened.

You can find more information about work-related accidents or near miss incidents here.

First aid courses (only for employees)

Working in the laboratories

Supervison of guest researchers

Responsibilities of teachers and supervisors

Teachers and supervisors must evaluate which safety precautions are necessary (e.g. fume cupboards, personal protective measures, aids for heavy lifting).
It is the responsibility of teachers and supervisors that students and guests receive training and instruction so they can perform the activities properly with respect to safety. This includes instruction in the use of all technical aids and materials (eg. stimulators, data acquisition equipment, syringes, chemicals). Teachers and supervisors must make sure that the necessary safety measures are taken. If conditions which are outside the responsibilities of the teacher/supervisor occur, the head of the department must be informed, and the activity cannot be continued before the conditions are justifiable with respect to safety and personal health.

Responsibilities of students and guests

Use of equipment

Any equipment is potentially dangerous if not used correctly. Equipment should only be used as intended and in accordance with the users manual. If you feel uncertain about how to use some equipment, do not hesitate to contact 1, your supervisor, 2, laboratory responsible or 3, any technician.

For certain equipment, a specific person has been appointed to conduct safety instructions. The laboratory responsible will direct you on this.

To borrow laboratory equipment you must contact your supervisor and the laboratory responsible.

Reporting to your Working Environment Group

Manuals - equipment

Working Environment Groups at HST

BIO-3B

Medical Informatics & Technology

Neuro-Tech

Pain & Motor Systems

Sport & Health

TAP

Good practice for working in the laboratories

General safety

Any equipment is potentially dangerous if not used correctly. Be sure you are well educated and observe your responsibilities as supervisor / students / guests.

Equipment should only be used as intended and in accordance with the users manual. If you feel uncertain on how to use some equipment, don't hesitate to ask your supervisor, the laboratory responsible or any technician.

For certain equipment, a specific person has been appointed to conduct safety instructions before you are allowed to use it (the lab. responsible will direct you).

Each laboratory and many experimental setups are equipped with an emergency stop. Every lab. user must know where it is situated, and how to operate it.

It is only allowed to use equipment belonging to the lab or which has been approved by the lab. responsible.

Defect equipment or parts (eg. cables) must be handed in for repair or replacement. You are not allowed to use it before repair / replacement.

Electrical safety

People in the labs

Keep it tidy

The laboratory and each experimental setup must be kept clean and tidy.
Some examples:

No cables are allowed to cross the floor (walking areas).
Setups should only contain cables in use. Any other cables must be stored elsewhere.
All equipment must be placed in a safe and stable position.
Food and beverages may not be consumed in the lab. During long experiments a snack for the subject is accepted.
Outdoor clothing and unnecessary bags must be kept in your office or group room, not in the lab.

Insurance

Employees

Insurance for students working in the laboratories

AAU has taken out a collective accident insurance for students.

The insurance covers all students at AAU who carry out laboratory activities and laboratory experiments in connection with their studies. Only activities performed in AAU laboratories are covered. Please note that sports facilities are not considered laboratories and students performing activities there are not covered by the AAU accident insurance.

Students who perform activities outside AAU laboratories are advised to take out their own accident insurance.

It is recommended that students take out their own liability insurance since the accident insurance does not in all instances exempt students causing injury from liability for damages.