1. Student Briefing College Of Engineering February 2011

2. “Going Home Uninjured” Our objective is to ensure that all students and staff go home safely. As professionals, you will be involved in workplace safety at some stage. You are responsible for your own safety. The College of Engineering has 4 simple rules.

3. Cardinal Rules Appropriate Personal Protective Equipment must be worn at all times. Do not override, remove or interfere with any safety equipment, including guards or shields. All injuries and incidents must be reported. Everyone working in a laboratory or workshop must have authorisation of the area manager.

4. Staying Safe The following slides have information you need to know in an emergency. Key phone numbers Fire and earthquake procedures

5. Telephone Numbers Emergency services 111 (from cell phone) Emergency services 1-111 (from campus phone) University security Emergency x 6111 (from campus phone) 0800 823 637 (from cell phone)

6. Medical Emergency 1. Render assistance if able 2. Call Security on 6111 or 0800 823 637 3. Call the Ambulance Service by dialling 1-111. 4. Give first aid until the arrival of an ambulance or qualified medical expert.

7. FIRE 1. Raise the alarm immediately by operating the nearest fire alarm. 2. Notify the Fire Service by calling 1-111 3. Call Security on 6111 or 0800 823 637. 4. Close down potentially dangerous processes or machinery if possible to do so safely and with no delay. Leave lights on. 5. Leave immediately by the nearest escape route. 6. Report to your designated assembly area.

8. FIRE Assembly Points for the Engineering Blocks

9. FIRE Assembly Points for the Erskine Building

10. FIRE Assembly Points for the Forestry and HITLab Buildings

11. Aims and Objectives EARTHQUAKE Aims & Objectives

12. Aims and Objectives What should we do? If inside: Stay inside Stop, drop, hold – move away from windows and any equipment and furniture which may be dangerous Take immediate shelter under desks or down beside an internal wall (plan your safe zone) If outside: Stay outside Take shelter clear of buildings, trees, power lines or other potential hazards (in the nearest open space/car park) Aims & Objectives

13. Aims and Objectives What should we do? If it is necessary to leave the building when the shaking has stopped: Do not check locked rooms Evacuate to the centre of the largest open space e.g. car park Do not isolate yourself, stay with others Be aware of potential hazards – glass, trees etc Do not re-enter any building unless the all clear has been given Aims & Objectives

14. Aims and Objectives Aims & Objectives Earthquake Assembly Areas

15. Have a safe and successful year! College Health & Safety Committee