Health, Safety & Environment Office

Administrative Requirements for Hazardous Operations

Ionizing Radiation	Lasers
Hazardous Chemicals	High Pressure System
High Voltage	Biological Hazards
Hazardous Wastes	Use of Respirators
Others Permit Requiring Operations	Confined Space Entry
Warning Labels and Signs	Forms in PDF format

Ionizing Radiation

Working with Radioactive Materials and/or Irradiating Apparatus at HKUST

A person must :

have written authorization from HSEO
register with HSEO
successfully pass HKUST Radiation Safety Training
be familiar with nature of hazard and implement control measures
participate in dosimetry
arrange with HSEO for facility contamination/radiation survey
arrange with HSEO for radioactive waste management

For further information, see Chapter 10 of the HKUST Safety & Environmental Protection Manual or contact Mr. Tongo Chan (ext 8620) e-mail tongoch or Dr. Joseph Kwan (ext 6451), e-mail joekwan for further details.

Lasers

Working with Lasers (Classes 3 & 4) at HKUST

A person must

have an approved Operational Safety Procedure
register with HSEO
successfully pass HKUST Laser Safety Training
attend an eye examination
enclose beam path and use eye protection
implement facility requirements
be familiar with nature of hazard and implement control measures

For further information, see Chapter 11 of the HKUST Safety & Environmental Protection Manual or contact Mr. Pak Ip (ext 6538, e-mail: sepopcip) or Dr. Samuel Yu (ext 6547, e-mail samyu) for further details.

Hazardous Chemicals

Working with Hazardous Chemicals at HKUST

A person must

obtain MSDSs and be familiar with information in them
successfully pass the Chemical Safety Course offered by HSEO
work in fume cupboards
use protective equipment as required
participate in exposure monitoring
implement chemical waste management plan
be familiar with potential hazards and implement control measures

For further information, see Chapter 8 of the HKUST Safety & Environmental Protection Manual or contact Engineer (Occupational Hygiene) at HSEO, Dr. Samuel Yu, ext 6547, e-mail samyu for further details.

High Pressure System

Working with High Pressure at HKUST

A person must

have an approved Operational Safety Procedure
attend HSEO's Pressure Safety Course
ensure System integrity
- pressure relief devices
- material compatibility
obtain certificates from regulatory agency
be familiar with potential hazards and implement control measures

Legal requirements for operating boilers and pressure vessels under the Boiler and Pressure Vessels Ordinance

For further information, see Chapter 5 of the HKUST Safety & Environmental Protection Manual or contact Engineer (Safety) at HSEO, Mr. T. S. Li, ext 6511, e-mail tsli.

High Voltage

Working with High Voltage at HKUST

A person must :

have an approved Operational Safety Procedure
attend HSEO's Electrical Safety Course
cover all exposed terminals
be familiar with potential hazards and implement control measures

For further information, see Chapter 5 of the HKUST Safety & Environmental Protection Manual or contact Engineer (Safety) at HSEO Mr. T. S. Li, ext 6511, e-mail tsli.

Biological Hazards

Working with Biological Hazards at HKUST

A person must

determine the class of hazard and the corresponding Biological Safety Level control measures
successful completion of the Biosafety Course offered by HSEO
participate in serum banking and immunoprophylaxis (as needed)
be familiar with potential hazards and implement control measures
confine aerosol operations in biosafety cabinets
implement biohazards waste management scheme

For further information, see Chapter 9 of the HKUST Safety & Environmental Protection Manual or contact Engineer (Occupational Hygiene) at HSEO, Dr. Samuel Yu, ext 6547, e-mail samyu.

Hazardous Wastes

All Hazardous Waste Generators at HKUST

must :

take the Hazardous Waste Management class offered by HSEO
correctly identify the waste stream(s) for all generated waste(s)
assume responsibility for all waste generated by his /her subordinate(s) who works on his/her projects/research
obtain the correct waste container from HSEO
safely put their waste into the waste container
correctly fill out the contents label with the Kind and Amount of waste
segregate waste materials in the laboratory
safely store and maintain all wastes within the laboratory
arrange for pick-up of waste by HSEO

For further information, see Chapter 16 of the HKUST Safety & Environmental Protection Manual or contact Engineer (Environmental Protection) at HSEO, Dr. Samuel Yu, ext 6547, e-mail samyu.

Use of Respirators

All persons requiring the use of respirators in their work must :

have their operation reviewed by Occupational Hygienist
successfully complete safety course on respiratory protection
undergo a lung function examination by an occupational physician ( arranged by HSEO )
arrange a fit test with HSEO to determine the most suitable type and size of respirator
regularly clean and maintain respirator for own personal use

For further information please contact Engineer (Occupational Hygiene) at HSEO, Dr. Samuel Yu, ext 6547, e-mail samyu.

Confine Space Entry

An appropriate Risk Assessment has to be conducted and a Confined Space Certificate has to be issued by appropriate persons before entry is allowed to any confined spaces. The person conducting the risk assessment must be a "Competent Person" and the person(s) entering the confined space must be "Certified Worker(s)".

There are also specific statutory requirements under the Factories & Industrial Undertakings (Confined Spaces) Regulations governing works in confined spaces.

For details, please read Chapter 5 of the Safety & Environmental Protection Manual or contact Engineer (Safety), Mr. T. S. Li, ext 6511, e-mail tsli.

Other Permit Requiring Operations

Hot Work Permit		(click here for the form in PDF format)
Pesticide Application Permit		(click here for the form in PDF format)
Temporary Food Service Permit		(click here for the form in PDF format)

Hot Work Permit

A Hot Work Permit must be obtained before any welding and cutting operation can be carried out in the premises of the HKUST. The "Procedures for Hot Work on University Premises" must be followed in this connection. Please see Chapter 5 of the Safety and Environmental Protection Manual or contact Engineer (Safety), Mr. T. S. Li, ext 6511, e-mail tsli for further details.

Pesticide Application Permit

HSEO monitors the use of pesticides to ensure the health and safety of all persons involved. A Pesticides Application Permit must be obtained from HSEO for each application so that HSEO can evaluate the possible hazards and implement necessary control measures. Please contact Engineer (Occupational Hygiene), Dr. Samuel Yu, ext 6547, e-mail samyu for further details.

Temporary Food Service Permit

All temporary food outlets on the HKUST campus must be under the sponsorship of an authorized campus entity (e.g. Dept., Unit or organization). Organizations wishing to undertake to distribute or sell foods to the general public at special events on the University of Science & Technology campus must obtain a Temporary Food Service Permit through the Hong Kong Health, Safety and Environment Office. HKUST requires the Sponsor to adhere fully to the SPECIAL EVENTS FOOD SANITATION REQUIREMENTS as well as the GUIDELINES ON FOOD HYGIENE from Urban/Regional Councils. The Sponsor's signature on the application acknowledges the sponsoring organization's acceptance of this responsibility and adherence to the sanitation requirements. Please contact Engineer (Occupational Hygiene), Dr. Samuel Yu, ext 6547, e-mail samyu for further details.