Working in confined spaces
Work in confined spaces can be dangerous and should be avoided as much as possible. If your experiment strictly requires this type of work, you must get authorisation in advance, and a safe system of work must be developed. Discuss this with your link scientists.
Note that, if a colleague is trapped in a confined space, a rescue effort made without proper training and equipment can pose serious danger to the rescuer.
Large vacuum chambers
Chambers, such as the TAP Interaction and Compression Chambers, are on a large enough scale to permit working inside. There is, however, a risk of asphyxiation due to oxygen deficiency in the chamber, or of the chamber being closed and vacuum operation being started.
There are special procedures for safe access to, and operation of, the vacuum equipment, and these will be explained to you by your link scientists. These procedures must be strictly obeyed.
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