We hope that this will allow more of our employees to take advantage of the resources available, which will be made extra visible during this week and we ask all employees to spend some time tidying up their own affairs and common areas. Everyone should be prepared to make a contribution so that we get a tidy, safe and enjoyable working environment.
A collective effort is needed to achieve noticeable results and we all have a responsibility to contribute to an orderly and pleasant working environment.
Focus areas
Check up after chemical inventory organizing
There has been a tremendous effort at the institute in getting rid of outdated chemicals and registering all chemicals in the online chemical inventory system (EcoOnline). The deadline for finishing this work was 1st of September. We encourage all research groups that has laboratory facilities to use this week to systematically go through all their inventory to check that they have covered everything in their area of responsibility.
Contact your laboratory adviser or HSE coordinator if you have questions or need assistance with this.
Tidying up in common areas
The institutes local working environment committee wants all employees and managers in particular to take initiative in sorting and cleaning common areas and hallways.
We also request that everyone checks on fire exits and removes any unnecessary obstructions as they potentially constitute a fire safety hazard.
Halt the spread of silverfish
A clean work environment is important for many reasons. A number of staff has reported the occurence of silverfish insects in several parts of the building. Please report any occurence to the Estate Department.
But by avoiding storage of cardboard boxes or other unnecesarry clutter on the floor you can help the cleaning department to access the areas where the silverfish might thrive. So help us control the spread of this pest by cleaning up your office and laboratory, organize your work place so that the cleaning staff has access.
Program
Monday 14th - Friday 18th of October:
Recycling corner for disused equipment/furniture.
Where: Atrium, Domus Medica
Thursday 17th of October, from 12.00 - 12.45
Institute's annual HSE award ceremony (and according to tradition, soup will be served)
Where: Atrium, Domus Medica