Code of Conduct

Code of Conduct

These rules are in place to protect ALL Users, Equipment and Facilities of the London School of Film, Media and Design, including teaching spaces used during technical demonstrations in order to ensure safe operation by multiple users. In the case of room bookings, it is the responsibility of the person who has booked the room to read, understand, disseminate and police the following Code of Conduct:

Fire Safety

Fire Doors / Escapes must be kept closed and clear at all times, and YOU must be aware of your nearest exit points and emergency signage in the event of an emergency.

If a fire is discovered, you MUST make everyone aware of this by raising your voice, and sounding an alarm. Evacuate the room via the fire door in a calm controlled manner, following the green emergency exits signs to the assembly point.

DO NOT TACKLE THE FIRE, do not use the fire extinguishers or collect any of your belongings (they can easily be replaced – human life can’t be).

Trained UWL Fire Marshals will be wearing high visibility jackets and will assist in your safe exit, and if appropriate will tackle a small fire with fire extinguishers.

Guests of students and staff must be signed in at the front security/ reception and be authorised by a UWL Staff, using the appropriate Guest Visitor Form.

Students are also responsible for ensuring all parties involved in any room bookings are familiar with UWL evacuation procedures.

If you are unsure of these procedures, please report to the technical demonstrator team leader Marilyn and ask to complete a refresher on Fire Safety for the room.

Electrical Health and Safety

Always inspect electrical equipment before use – check for damage to power cables, plugs and sockets and damage to light casings. DO NOT use equipment that appears damaged and report suspect items to a UWL Technician immediately.

Students take responsibility for external equipment that they use in the Studios, Darkrooms, Design Studios and other demonstration rooms. Those without a valid PAT certificate and/or sticker must be visually checked by the students and referred to a technician before use. If you are looking to use external electrical equipment that has not been tested, you must allow adequate time for PAT testing to be completed. Items that have not been PAT tested must be presented to a Technician at least 48 hours before a room booking to confirm it has been cleared for use.

Trailing leads whilst working must be kept to a minimum using cable covers or gaffer tape (please ask a technician for these). Cables should be plugged into the nearest socket or by use of a fused extension lead. The main switch must be turned off before connecting or disconnecting cables. Cables must be taped down with gaffer tape in a professional manner to prevent trip hazards. Any excess cable run off must be managed so it will not become a trip hazard. Cable drums must be completely unrolled before use so they do not become an electromagnet.

Clothing should be suitable for the safe practice and operation of equipment. Sensible footwear should be worn at all times. Flip-flops and stilettos are not safe or suitable. Gloves are recommended for use in the studio.

General Health and Safety

When the spaces are in use all users must LOOK OUT FOR, AVOID, MAKE SAFE and STOP the following hazards so that they do not develop into hazardous events. You must:

  • MAKE SAFE cables, tripods, equipment, props etc. that can become trip or impact hazards. (You must gaffer tape down all cabling and use sandbags to weigh down heavy equipment).
  • AVOID or MAKE SAFE the lifting and carrying of any heavy load.
  • AVOID liquids and electrical equipment from coming into contact with each other. Always dry hands after working with liquids, even when using gloves.
  • LOOK OUT FOR or MAKE SAFE any spillages created by using liquids in the darkroom.
  • LOOK OUT FOR and MAKE SAFE any overhead mounted lights, rigging, scenery or props that may fall.
  • ONLY Approved Technical Staff can use ladders.
  • STOP open fire/candles, film lights/heat near combustibles, explosive containers (compressed cans) near heat sources.
  • STOP eating, drinking of alcohol OR soft drinks, smoking or taking of illegal substances.
  • STOP the use of any substance that is hazardous to health.
  • STOP the use of water, powder or smoke in shoots without permission of technicians and a completed risk assessment.
  • STOP guests and students using equipment that they have not been trained to use.
  • Anybody believed to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs will be unable to use the facilities, and may be banned for future use.
  • No naked flames, Flammable, Smoke or hazardous substances are to be brought into the rooms at all.
  • Music and noise, or any must be kept to a minimum so as not to disrupt surrounding facilities. In the Mac labs headphones should be used whilst editing.

Equipment Security

Ensure that equipment is never left unattended. Any theft or related issue with equipment taken from the Distribution Room must be reported back to the store as soon as possible after the incident. Students must not allow those who have not been trained to use specialist equipment. Equipment is left in the School facilities at your own risk and responsibility.

Behaviour

Every student/guest/collaborator working in LSFMD rooms has a responsibility to ensure that they are behaving appropriately.