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The work to replace the old liquid nitrogen tank has begun and will continue next week with the removal of one of the Chemistry vessels and our vessel.
\nTo enable the crane and transport vehicles to operate, the avenue will be closed to all other vehicles.<\/p>\n
Shonah Ion<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n After a safety tour by Roger and myself we find poor housekeeping is an issue in many labs. This has got to improve. Shonah Ion<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n The works to break out and re cast the plinth for the liquid nitrogen vessel will begin next week. This will entail noise and vibration. We will try and minimise the disturbance but be aware of activity in the area. Shonah Ion<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n We have been informed by facilities that water hygiene and shower head cleaning will take place in the Physics building during the week commencing 12th of July 2021 from 9am daily. This brief survey will take approximately five minutes, and is to ensure that the hot water is maintained at the correct temperature to prevent any instances of legionella. There will be no shutdown of service. Shonah Ion<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Online event via MS Teams Astrophysics webinar<\/p>\n Speaker: Dr. Dylan Nelson (Heidelberg University)<\/p>\n Izzy Garland<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Just a reminder that it\u2019s PDR (Performance Development Review) time. In case you have not seen it, HR put out a communication about PDRs for 20\/21 which includes links to guidance, training and demos of the electronic form.<\/p>\n Please note that I only have access to my own PDR form so if you need technical assistance with yours, please contact HR Systems.<\/p>\n If your line manager\/ PDR reviewer needs to be changed on Core HR so that they can access your form, HR systems can do that for you too.<\/p>\n FAO Non-academic staff on probation (and their line managers)<\/p>\n Staff that are on probation should have an initial PDR in place and complete the accompanying Probation Review form. These can be found in the bottom section of this webpage.<\/p>\nLab safety<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\nWe expect the building to become more occupied as we approach the start of term, and with increased occupation the potential for trips and falls increases.
\nAlso storing heavy objects at height is also something we are seeing more of. Please store heavy or awkward items at ground level.
\nLook at your workspaces critically and throw away things you no longer require. If the items may be hazardous waste please get in contact with me for assistance.<\/p>\nLiquid nitrogen vessel replacement<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\nIt is hoped to re surface the area of avenue from the QTC gas gage to the plant room when the plinth is complete. I will pass on the details when I have them.<\/p>\nWater Hygiene checks<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\nTwo Lancaster University engineers will require access to kitchens and shared bathrooms to test hot water temperatures. The engineers will not test every kitchen\/bathroom just a sample from different locations within the building.<\/p>\n
\nLancaster University appointed engineers will require access to bathrooms to remove shower heads for cleaning to prevent the build-up of materials and bacteria as well as to ensure their effective operation. This will take approximately 5 minutes per shower head.<\/p>\nResolving the impact of outflows and small-scale structure in the CGM with TNG50<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\nMonday 12 July 2021
\n3:00pm to 4:00pm<\/p>\nPerformance Development Review<\/strong><\/h2>\n