Do’s and Don’ts

Health and Safety Do's and Don'ts at Sheridan

The following rules apply to all members of the Sheridan Community: employees, students and contractors.

DO!

• Do think about health and safety in all your activities
• Do report hazards to your supervisor, instructor or OH&S Services
• Do clean up after yourself in the classrooms and studios
• Do learn about your rights and responsibilities under the OH&S Act
• Do fill out an Incident Report for all accidents or incidents
• Do wear personal protective equipment where required
• Do read the MSDS for chemicals you use before you use the chemical and take the precautions required
• Do leave the building immediately when you hear the fire alarm
• Do ask if you need more information about OH&S before you proceed

DON'T

• Don't use spray fixatives, aerosols or flammables except in a designated spray booth or outside the buildings
• Don't use oil based paints in any Sheridan buildings
• Don't bring chemicals on campus without a Material Safety Data Sheet
• Don't use open flames or candles on campus without permission of OH&S Services
• Don't leave compressed gas cylinders unsecured
• Don't pour chemicals down the drain or place hazardous materials in the regular garbage
• Don't smoke in Sheridan Buildings
• Don't hesitate to ask if you are unsure of an OH&S concern

These are not all of the rules but the most important and obvious ones. For more information contact OH&S Services at extension 2515.