The training will establish that the user:

— has read and understood the details of the risk assessment

— has undertaken any online training modules required by University

— has read any instruction manuals relevant to using the soldering or test equipment

— understands what actions to take in case of emergency

— understands the out-of-hours working policy

In addition, the following key issues/hazards will be discussed:

— dangers of using a hot tip soldering iron

— use of correct solder and fume extraction

Competency in the following tasks is to be established:

— Safe use of the soldering station in P127 or P130.

Note:

For previously trained users a training refresh, a minimum of once every 4 years, can be completed through the user demonstrating competence and understanding of the standard operating procedures, rather than a formal training session.

The training will establish that the user:

— has read and understood the details of the risk.

— has undertaken all online training modules required by University.

— has read all instruction manuals relevant to using equipment.

— understands what actions to take in case of emergency.

— understands the out-of-hours working policy.

In addition, the following key issues/hazards will be discussed:

— dangers of vacuum, UV, electrocution, hot burns.

— use of materials with high vapour pressure.

— preparation of materials that are spontaneously combustible.

Competency in the following tasks is to be established:

— Safe operation of argon arc furnace.

Note:

For previously trained users a training refresh, a minimum of once every 3 years, can be completed through the user demonstrating competence and understanding of the standard operating procedures, rather than a formal training session.

The training will establish that the user:

— has read and understood the details of the risk.

— has undertaken all online training modules required by University.

— has undertaken in-person safety training delivered by a PI.

— understands what actions to take in case of emergency.

— understands the out-of-hours working policy.

In addition, the following key issues/hazards will be discussed:

— Cryogenic liquids — asphyxiation.

— Cryogenic liquids — frostbite.

— Safe storage and movement of dewars.

Competency in the following tasks is to be established:

— Filling, moving, and decanting of a nitrogen dewar.

— Storage and movement of helium dewar, carrying out a helium transfer.

Note:

For previously trained users a training refresh, a minimum of once every 3 years, can be completed through the user demonstrating competence and understanding of the standard operating procedures, rather than a formal training session.

The training will establish that the user:

— has read and understood the details of the risk.

— has undertaken all online training modules required by University.

— has undertaken in-person safety training delivered by a PI.

— understands what actions to take in case of emergency.

— understands the out-of-hours working policy.

In addition, the following key issues/hazards will be discussed:

— Cryogenic liquids — asphyxiation.

— Cryogenic liquids — frostbite.

— Safe storage and movement of dewars.

Competency in the following tasks is to be established:

— Filling, moving, and decanting of a nitrogen dewar.

— Storage and movement of helium dewar, carrying out a helium transfer.

Note:

For previously trained users a training refresh, a minimum of once every 3 years, can be completed through the user demonstrating competence and understanding of the standard operating procedures, rather than a formal training session.

Competency in the following tasks is to be established:

— Switching equipment on safely

— Coupling fibre to ruby

— Measuring fluorescence

— Switching equipment off safely

Note:

For previously trained users a training refresh, a minimum of once every 3 years, can be completed through the user demonstrating competence and understanding of the standard operating procedures, rather than a formal training session.

The training will establish that the user:

— has read and understood the details of the risk assessment and the safe system of work

— has undertaken all online training modules required by University

— is registered as a Laser User with the University

— has read all instruction manuals relevant to using equipment

— understands what actions to take in case of emergency

— understands the out-of-hours working policy

In addition, the following key issues/hazards will be discussed:

— Dangers of Class 3B laser to eyes and skin

— Dangers of reflected light

— Use of goggles and choice of goggles

— Purpose of interlock system

— Securing the room

— Two-person rule

Competency in the following tasks is to be established:

— Safely accessing and switching on equipment

— Realignment procedure

— Switching equipment off and making safe the interlock system

Note:

For previously trained users a training refresh, a minimum of once every 3 years, can be completed through the user demonstrating competence and understanding of the standard operating procedures, rather than a formal training session.

The training will establish that the user:

— has read and understood the details of the risk assessement

— has undertaken all online training modules required by University

— has read all instruction manuals relevant to using equipment

— understands what actions to take in case of emergency

— understands the out-of-hours working policy

In addition the following key issues/hazards will be discussed:

— Use of goggles/faceshield

— Securing the room and two-person rule for loading of 20-kbar-class piston-cylinder cells

— Dangers of sudden loss of pressure and common failure modes

— Handling pressure cells

— Pressure cell design and assembly

— Safe pressure limits for cells

— Reusing pressure cells

— Safe storage of pressurized cells

Competency in the following tasks is to be established:

— Handling pressure cells

— Assembling and dissembling cells

— Loading and unloading using hydraulic press

Note:

For previously trained users a training refresh, a minimum of once every 3 years, can be completed through the user demonstrating competence and understanding of the standard operating procedures, rather than a formal training session.

The training will establish that the user:

— has read and understood the details of the risk

— has undertaken all online training modules required by University

— has read all instruction manuals relevant to using equipment

— understands what actions to take in case of emergency

— understands the out-of-hours working policy

In addition, the following key issues/hazards will be discussed:

— Use of goggles

— Dangers of sudden loss of pressure and common failure modes

— Handling pressure cells, cooling pressure cells

— Pressure cell design and assembly

— Safe pressure limits for cells

— Reusing pressure cells

— Safe storage of pressurized cells

Competency in the following tasks is to be established:

— Handling pressure cells

— Assembling and dissembling cells

— Loading and unloading using hydraulic press

Note:

For previously trained users a training refresh, a minimum of once every 3 years, can be completed through the user demonstrating competence and understanding of the standard operating procedures, rather than a formal training session.