[Handbook]

6. Out of Hours Working

Out of hours working is defined as any time after 5.00pm or before 8:00am Monday to Friday, all day Saturday, all day Sunday, public holidays and during the University’s Christmas closure period.

PERMITS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL OUT-OF-HOURS WORKING

Students, researchers and visitors wishing to work in the building after hours must obtain permission form academic supervisor. Out-of-hours request form can be obtained by emailing:

som.access@manchester.ac.uk

A request form must be signed by your supervisor and a risk assessment detailing out-of-hours safety measures must be completed.

Entry into the buildings, outside of normal hours, is with a University staff / student swipe card.

The card will need to be programmed first to operate the out-of-hours door lock.

To get your card programmed contact the Technical Services Manager, Gary Ingham gary.ingham@manchester.ac.uk

Card activation will only be carried out with a valid out-of-hours request form and risk assessment.

Students carrying out approved experimental work out-of-hours must operate a buddy system.

This must be specified on the risk assessment.

A student is allowed to carry out reading, writing, or computer work within their workroom or in a computer suite with the approval of their supervisor, with a remote buddy system and a risk assessment in place.

Flexible working hours

Guidance on working hours is provided in the code of conduct.