Safety procedures for visiting astronomers at UKIRT

• 2 people rule: There must always be at least 2 people at the telescope. Observers are not allowed to enter the building without a TSS present. They are expected to coordinate going up with the TSS. This normally is automatic since the TSS does the driving, but needs coordinating when doing split shifts.
• 14 hours rule: As mentioned in the High Altitude section, the maximum stay above HP is 14 hours.
• Sign in in the book and sign out on leaving.
• If you hear the fire alarm, leave the bulding immediately via a safe route. The meeting place is the UH 88" vestibule area.
• Telephones - get outside line by hitting a button on the bottom row. Similar procedure to pick up.
• Telephones - emergency number is 911. Other numbers are given in the safety manual. To page the building, */ITCM/7. Note: in case of an emergency involving the TSS, call JCMT immediately (button on the bottom row to get an outside line, then 935 0852)
• Dome: off limits areas are marked. Observers shouldn't go into these areas (this includes on the telescope yoke).
• Emergency exits - dome extension (2), main entrance, downstairs back door (at end of corridor). Will be shown to you as soon as you arrive at UKIRT. Here is a link to the evacuation map.
• Fire alarm pull-stations - will be shown to you as soon as you arrive at UKIRT.
• Assembly area: the UH 88 vestibule.

FIRE:

If you hear the fire alarm, evacuate the building and convene outside. Follow JAC staff to the emergency assembly area. If you find a fire:

• Raise the alarm and start evacuation
• Contact 911 (at the summit this can be left until later)
• Do not fight the fire
• Do not re-enter the building unless the okay is given by a JAC staff member.

General procedures for visiting astronomers at UKIRT

• Wireless: The summit is a wireless-free area. Please turn off the wireless adapter on your laptop.
• Bathroom doors downstairs are to be left shut.
• Beware of cisterns leaking and taps / faucets left on.