Don’t work alone in a laboratory:
If you are exposed to danger, you need to be able to get help in an emergency !
If possible, always work in pairs !
Definition of an isolated worker:
An isolated worker is one who cannot be rescued immediately after an accident or in a critical situation (sudden illness). This is the case, for example, when a person is working without visual contact with others, or out of earshot.
If you work on an associated campus, please contact your campus security service.
- Irène Philipoussis in Neuchâtel
What do I have to do?
If you are forced to work alone, outside working hours (7pm to 7am and on weekends and public holidays), you must:
- Inform your unit manager.
- Contact the OHS-PR for an assessment of the situation.
If work alone is accepted, you must answer the following questions:
- Is there a specific emergency procedure?
- Are you aware of the danger of working alone?
- Are you aware of the necessary safety measures (behavioral, PPE)?
- Have you received work instructions?
- Are you familiar with the “Call to CAE” procedure?
Procedure for calling CAE:
- Contact the CAE on 021 693 40 00 (internal: 34000) BEFORE starting work and indicate:
- Nom et prénom
- Local number
- Landline telephone number (if available)
- Cell phone number
- Expected working time in the area
- Every hour, CAE will make a call to the numbers given. First on the landline, then on your cell phone. You must answer these calls.
- When you have finished your work and are leaving the premises, call CAE on telephone number 021 693 40 00 (internal: 34000)
If there is no response to two attempts at the two numbers given, CAE will alert the emergency response group for the Lausanne site.
WARNING: If two unjustified interventions are carried out on the same premises or by the same user, the costs will be billed back to the unit manager.