1. Fire or Emergency Procedures

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

3.  On discovering a fire Raise the alarm
Immediately operate the nearest break glass alarm call point

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

5.  On hearing the alarm Assemble at the designated assembly point
Keep access routes clear for emergency services
Location of assembly points available on the intranet under Fire and Emergency / Assembly Points
Do not re-enter the building until authorisation given by Senior Fire Co-ordinator / Fire Officer in charge

6.  Campuses without Disabled Refuges
Anyone with mobility difficulties should not use stairways or lifts
They should proceed to the nearest place of safety
Their whereabouts should be reported to the security control room on ext 4444

7.  Disabled Refuges Refuge points are provided at: Sighthill Merchiston
Craiglockhart
Refuge points provide safety for at least 30 minutes until assistance arrives

8.  Disabled Refuges – Sighthill, Craiglockhart & Merchiston
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. If you get no reply, do not panic - your call has been logged with the 24 hour Sighthill Security office
Remain in the refuge until assistance arrives

9.  Disabled Refuges – Sighthill, Craiglockhart & Merchiston
Disabled Refuge Signage – Craiglockhart & Merchiston
Disabled Refuge Signage – Sighthill Campus

10.  Disabled Refuges
Location of refuge points available on the staff intranet under Fire and Emergency / Disabled Refuges

11.  PEEPs (Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans)
All staff who may need assistance in an emergency evacuation should have a Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan (PEEP) drawn up - the relevant School or Service should contact the Health & Safety Team in the first instance
All students who may need assistance in an emergency evacuation should arrange a Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan (PEEP) through their Disability Contact / Disability & Inclusion Team

12.  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 cross roads
Do not re-enter the building until authorised

13. Health & Safety Team, Sighthill Campus
Tel:
Web: