Emergency information

Emergencies: Tel: 36454 (Tel: 101 out of hours)

If you discover a FIRE:

Raise the alarm using the red ‘break-glass’ boxes

• The ‘EVACUATE’ fire voice alert will be heard

• Attack the fire with an extinguisher, but only if it is safe to do so

• Evacuate the building by your nearest safe exit

8:00 am – 5:00 pm Monday – Friday

• tel: 36454 and report details from a safe location

5:00 pm – 8:00 am Monday to Friday & at weekends, from a safe location:

• Call the University Security Control Centre tel: 101

• Call Departmental Security – Tel: 36454

If you hear the VOICE ALERT:

• “PREPARE TO EVACUATE” – be ready for further instructions

• “EVACUATE” or the TWO TONE alarm - Before evacuating, without taking

  risks, ensure that apparatus, fume cupboards and services are switched off,

  or made safe.

• Leave the building by the nearest safe exit, DO NOT use the lifts.

• Assemble at the Evacuation Assembly Point outside of the East and West

  Entrances.

In case of ACCIDENT / INJURY / ILLNESS 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Monday – Friday:

• Tel: 36454, giving clear instructions regarding location of casualty

5:00 pm – 8:00 am Monday to Friday & at weekends:

• Call the University Security Control Centre - Tel: 101

• Call Departmental Security - Tel: 36454

• If the injury or illness is serious, immediately dial 9-999 for an Ambulance

In case of an INCIDENT (security, gas / cryogen / water leaks etc.)

8:00 am – 5:00 pm Monday – Friday: Tel: 36454

5:00 pm – 8:00 am Monday to Friday & at weekends:

• Call the University Security Control Centre - Tel: 101

• Call Departmental Security - Tel: 36454