Elaine Anstee is Head of Imaging Services. She realised that her team’s risk assessment did not mention alternative fire escape routes from their Imaging Studio space and the need to practise them. Additionally, under normal arrangements the team did not have this route on their ID cards – although if there was a real fire, the necessary doors would be automatically released. So she arranged for an additional door to be added to access permissions for all her staff.
They all practised using the new second route in small groups and all other staff who access the team’s studio have been informed and encouraged to do the same. Practices will now take place twice a year for all staff and the new route is highlighted on maps displayed on both exit doors.
Elaine’s team also highlighted desired improvements to training and drinking water:
- As they work in a unique space, the team felt that annual manual handling and safety awareness training should be delivered on site in the Imaging Studio.
- During hot weather – which we all experienced during summer 2022 – the team had to make long trips to other parts of the building to refill their water bottles (due to material handling regulations, only one bottle each is permitted and must be kept at the studio entrance.) To avoid these disruptive and tiring expeditions, the team asked for a new water unit to be installed for use by them and other nearby teams. This is currently in the process of sign-off to be ready for next summer.