Student Safety Induction Health and Safety Service Facilities Management

1. Student Safety InductionHealth and Safety ServiceFacilities Management

2. The Health and Safety Service • Who are we? • Caroline Brearley – Health and Safety Adviser (01228 400300) Carlisle & Newton Rigg • Graham Clarke – Health and Safety Adviser (01524 384398), Lancaster & Ambleside • What do we do? • Advise on all health & safety issues • Advise on placement/work experience safety • Policies • Health and safety training • Accident investigation www.cumbria.ac.uk/healthandsafety

3. Accidents and Incidents • Please report all Accidents & Incidents – report forms are available at Reception • An accident is any unplanned event resulting in injury • Incidents include fire, theft, vandalism, assault • Accidents on placement or work experience – report in the workplace and to University • If you are a victim of crime (thefts, assaults, vandalism) please contact the police in the first instance, but also make a report to the University

4. First Aid • First aiders available on all campuses • Contact Reception if you need a first aider • In an emergency ring 999 – know your postcode and the address of the campus. • Always request a first aider as well • First aid boxes are available across campus and in all residences

5. Fire Safety in Residential Accommodation • Fire safety is very important in halls of residence • Smoking is prohibited in all University buildings, including all student bedrooms • Candles & incense sticks are prohibited • Fire detection • Smoke detection (in bedrooms & hallways) can be set off by: • Smoke from cigarettes, cooking fumes, candles & incense sticks, aerosol sprays, dust, water vapour (hair straighteners, dryers) etc • Heat detection (kitchens) is set off by heat rise only • Keep fire doors shut to prevent spread of fire & smoke • Keep common areas free from debris/obstructions

6. Fire Evacuation • Alarm is a loud bell or siren – tested weekly in each building • Fire Drills – two per year in each building • Residence fire drills are in the first couple of weeks of term • Know your fire exit route – don’t assume you can escape by the same route you entered the building • If you see a fire: • Activate the Fire Alarm – use Fire Alarm Call Points, (red boxes) located by exits • Fire extinguishers, but only use if trained • Evacuate the building, follow the green signs • Call the Fire Service on 999

7. Fire Evacuation If you hear the fire alarm: • Leave the building by the nearest exit (follow signs) • Proceed to the Assembly Point – location is given on the signs by the exits • Fire Warden, Estates or Security will be in attendance • No roll call – most buildings are open access • Inform the Fire Warden, Estates, Security or the Fire Service if you think someone may be left inside the building • Do not leave the Assembly Point • Do not go back into the building until told to do so

8. Fire Fighting Equipment • Do not use fire fighting equipment (extinguishers & hoses) unless you have been trained • Fire fighting equipment can be dangerous – leave it alone and please report any equipment tampered with to Reception • Disciplinary action will be taken for falsely discharging fire fighting equipment

9. Fire Safety Signage • Please familiarise yourself with evacuation routes and fire action • notices as soon as you enter your accommodation/teaching facilities

10. Hazards and Defects • We need your help • Please report defects/hazards to Campus Reception, your Residential Coordinator or your tutor • For example broken or damaged electrical appliances, windows, teaching equipment, fire hazards, etc.

11. Summary • Report all accidents and incidents • Report breakages/dangerous equipment • Contact Reception/Night Security for First Aid • In the event of fire alarm – get out and stay out • Know your location/address/postcode in case of emergency