University Emergency Procedures

Please see below the general University Emergency Procedures. You should find out the exact procedures for your place of work and be aware of procedures for other University buildings you visit.

In the event of fire or accident involving injury to a person or damage to property follow the directions set out below. These directions apply specifically to the University Park, Jubilee, Medical School, Sutton Bonington and King's Meadow Campuses and the Clinical Sciences Building at City Hospital. At other locations the appropriate local arrangements should be followed.

When calling emergency services state clearly where the service is required, i.e. building name, floor number and laboratory or room number. Also give your name. To prevent misunderstanding, ask for the message to be read back.

Fire

On Discovering a Fire:

1. Raise the alarm by operating the nearest break glass call point.
2. Dial 8888 on the nearest internal telephone stating the location of the fire. (In embedded units at QMC/City Hospital dial 2222)
3. Tackle the fire with nearest appropriate extinguisher only if safe to do so and your escape route is clear.

On Hearing the Alarm:

1. Leave the building immediately (with the exception of the Medical School). Do not use a lift and do not stop to collect personal belongings. (In the Medical School you should remain where you are unless there are signs of smoke or fire or if you are instructed to evacuate by someone in authority).
2. Close all doors and windows when leaving.
3. In buildings operating the fire token procedure, the first member of staff to pass a fire token should remove it and check the rooms to which it refers to confirm that the zone has been cleared.
4. Report to your assembly point.

Accident/Ill-Health/Medical Emergency

Medical Emergency Response Procedure

Numbers to Remember on Campus