Specific risk activities: operational safety instructions

At some sites of the University of Padua there are activities involving specific risk activities such as:

use of flammable substances
use of cryogenic gases
work in confined spaces or environments suspected of contamination
research activities involving animals
research activities on biological agents
use of hazardous chemical substances
handling of blood
use of carcinogenic agents
use of laser equipment
use of explosive substances
presence of compressed gases in cylinders
nanotechnology research activities
use of machine tools
presence of magnetic fields: electrical substation, transformer room

Operating instructions have therefore been prepared in order to provide the main safety measures to be adopted to safeguard workers’ health and safety. These instructions are constantly updated, in line with regulatory developments, but above all following reports provided by field operators with specific expertise in the various topics covered, for whom the Prevention and Protection Service is the direct point of contact.