VISITORS’ HEALTH & SAFETY GUIDE
VISITORS’ HEALTH & SAFETY GUIDE
Foreword by the Vice Chancellor
How YOU can help us
“The University is committed to excellence, not only in
the fields of research and teaching, but also in the fields
of Health and Safety. People are our most important
assets. The effective management of health and safety,
leading to fewer accidents involving injury and time taken
off work, is an investment that helps the University to
achieve its most important objectives.
Safety Procedures
Visitors attending meetings, seminars, conferences or
any event are responsible for following any safety
instructions and procedures provided. The University
endeavours to provide a safe and healthy environment,
there is an expectation for visitors to take personal
responsibility for their own health & safety to ensure their
activities do not affect themselves or others.
The ultimate goal of the University, as laid down by the
HSE “Successful Health and Safety Management”
document (HSG65) is “to improve our health and safety
performance, so that accidents and ill-health are
eliminated and work forms part of a satisfying life to the
benefit of both the individual and the organization.” This
continuing search for excellence in health and safety
extends beyond the workforce, particularly to our
students, but also to all those who visit the University.”
Accidents & First Aid
Should you have an accident, the names and locations of
first aiders will be displayed on University notice boards.
If in doubt, speak to a member of staff and they will
arrange first aid assistance for you.
In the event of an emergency, using any internal
University phone dial the 333, which will put you directly
through to the emergency services.
Please ensure that a member of staff is made of aware of
your accident, as an accident report form is required to
be completed. The form can be obtained from the
Security Desk or the University Internet.
Richard Davies
Vice Chancellor
VISITORS’ HEALTH & SAFETY GUIDE
VISITORS’ HEALTH & SAFETY GUIDE
Emergency Procedures
No Smoking
Smoking is not permitted in any University building, at
building entrances, along the Mall or within 5 metres of
any building. (The Mall begins at the west end of the
Faraday Building and ends at the Abbey).
1. IF YOU DISCOVER A FIRE, operate the nearest
fire alarm or if no alarm is provided shout ‘FIRE’
2. IF YOU HEAR THE FIRE ALARM, leave the
building by the nearest available escape route and
go to your assembly area – LIFTS MUST NOT BE
USED IN THE EVENT OF A FIRE
3. EMERGENCY SERVICES, in the event of a FIRE
or other SERIOUS ACCIDENT OR INCIDENT
require the attendance of the ‘fire brigade’ or
‘ambulance services’
 Using any internal University phone dial the
emergency number 333 or
 Using a mobile phone to phone 999 means
that the University is not alerted and these
other calls are not made, therefore mobile
use should be confined to those areas
where an ordinary phone is not accessible.
Should it be absolutely necessary to use a
mobile phone the University must be
contacted by phoning 01792 294271 as
soon as possible to report the incident.
 State your name, location & telephone
number
4. FOLLOW THE GREEN RUNNING MAN SIGN,
this will show you the nearest way out
5. IF YOU HAVE MOBILITY ISSUES, make your
way to the nearest protected staircase and where
possible make your situation known
Pedestrian & Road Safety
This is a busy campus with few roads, caution is required
when walking around campus; please use the pavements
and zebra crossings. When driving on campus the speed
limit is 15mph. Please take extra care of pedestrians and
other road users (including cyclists).
Car Parking
Visitors attending meetings on campus should use the
pay and display car park.
Useful Contact Telephone Numbers
Security Desk
Emergency (Internal Phone)
Main 24-hour switch board
Safety Office
Conference Services
Residential Reception
Desk/Porter
Residences Manager
01792 294271
x333
01792 205678
01792 295150/5152
(01792 29) x5665
x4653
(01792 29) x5462
If you require this document in an alternative format
such as Braille or a larger font please contact the
Safety Office on Ext: 5152/5150