Health & Safety Team | Edinburgh Napier University July 2013

 Fire or Emergency Procedures Please read the blue and white notices provided throughout the campus These give details of the University’s fire and emergency procedures

 On discovering a fire Raise the alarm Immediately operate the nearest break glass alarm call point Attack fire if possible with appliances provided but without taking personal risk and only if you have been trained

 On hearing the alarm Evacuate the building Use the nearest available exit NEVER use the lift

 On hearing the alarm Assemble at the designated assembly points Keep access routes clear for emergency services Do not re-enter the building until authorisation given by Senior Fire Co-ordinator / Fire Officer in charge

 Assembly Points A Area adjacent to main campus entrance B South west corner of car park, adjacent to energy centre C East car park

 Assembly Points

 Disabled Refuges Anyone with mobility difficulties or who requires assistance to evacuate should not use stairways or lifts They should proceed to the nearest refuge (signage for refuges at Sighthill reads “temporary waiting space”)

 Disabled Refuges Fitted with two-way communication systems When the fire alarm sounds proceed to your nearest disabled refuge Press the “press for help” button once to initiate a call (do not continue to press or hold during a call) This will also indicate at the fire panel that someone is in the specified refuge point The call will be answered Remain in the refuge until assistance arrives

 Disabled Refuges

 Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEPs) All students who may need assistance in an emergency evacuation should have a Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan (PEEP) drawn up The relevant School should contact the Health & Safety Team in the first instance

 Disabled refuges List of disabled refuges available at https://studentportal.napier.ac.uk/pcomms/healthandsafety/emergency/Pages/DisabledRefuges.aspx

 Summary – in the event of a fire If you discover a fire – raise the alarm On hearing the alarm – leave by the nearest exit route Keep well clear of the building Do not use lifts Assemble at the designated assembly point Do not re-enter the building until authorised

 Your health & safety responsibilities Comply with all Health & Safety Policies and Procedures Follow safe systems of work Use machinery, materials, PPE, etc as instructed Participate in Health & Safety Training Report all hazards/risks Work safely

 First aid arrangements Know and understand the University’s First Aid arrangements A list of School First Aiders should be available The Control Room on ext 4444 can contact the nearest First Aiders Report all injuries to staff, students or visitors using the Accident Reporting Books which should be available in each School and campus reception

 Reporting of accidents Staff/Students Yellow, blue and pink copies of the accident form should be sent to the Health & Safety Team White copy should be passed to Head of School/Director of Service Visitor/Contractor/Dangerous Occurrence All copies of accident form should be sent to the Health & Safety Team ALL accidents should be reported

 Display Screen Equipment Ensure you are adequately trained in the use of the equipment Adjust your chair correctly Make sure you have breaks or change to other work away from the DSE

 Lifting and carrying Manual Handling accidents can cause a lot of pain and suffering Take time and care to lift and carry items correctly

 Further info Further information on the student portal