Health & Safety at
Craighall Campus
This brief introduction provides details of our safety and emergency arrangements at Craighall Campus
SecurityFor security reasons and your protection the campus is fitted with an integrated security management system which controls and monitors security processes throughout the campus
The system is managed from a control room operated by Security and is occupied permanently
A system of CCTV cameras are provided to enhance campus security
Security
Some areas of our buildings have restricted access, you will need your Smart card for access
Emergency Assistance
To get assistance in an emergency dial 2222 from any internal telephone
Or speak to any of our uniformed security officers
Safety signs and what they meanRED – Prohibitive Sign, stating what you must not do
BLUE – Mandatory Sign, stating what you must do
YELLOW – Warning Sign, indicating a type of hazard
GREEN – Safety Signs, indicating safe conditions
Fire Alarm
Our buildings are fitted with modern fire alarm systems fully integrated with our security systems
The fire alarm systems have smoke and heat sensors and will activate automatically if a fire is detected
Fire Alarm
The system can also be activated manually using a fire alarm call point
Fire Alarm Signal
The fire alarm signal is a voice alert message
When this message is broadcast you must leave the building immediately using the nearest fire exit route
Follow these signs to the nearest fire exit route from where you are
Specific Needs
If you may experience difficulty in evacuating from our buildings in an emergency – please contact the Disability Adviser in Student Services
Fire Assembly Point
The fire exit route will lead you to a fire assembly point
Fire Marshals will take charge at the fire assembly point
You must stay at the fire assembly point and follow their instructions
Fire Assembly Points
There are only three fire assembly points for the Main building and Union / Sports building, they are indicated by these signs
The locations are indicated as follows:
Fire Assembly Points
Assembly Point 1 University Square
Assembly Point 3Towards the SUDS Pond
Assembly Point 2 outside LRC
Assembly Point 1 Assembly Point
2
Fire Assembly Points 1 and 2
Assembly Point 3
Fire Assembly Point 3
Smoking
To comply with the laws on smoking the University operates a no smoking policy
Smoking is not permitted within 10 metres of any building
Smoking is only permitted at fire assembly points 2 and 3
Smoking at fire assembly points is not permitted during a fire alarm activation
1st aid
Our primary provision for 1st aid is via our security officers – they are all trained 1st aiders and carry equipment belts with 1st aid kits
To get 1st aid in an emergency dial 2222 from any internal
telephone
1st aid
We also have other 1st aiders throughout the campus – their locations are designated on local signs – such as this School Office
1st aid boxes
We have 1st boxes at the main reception desks in each building throughout the campus – and other places where there is a need – these signs indicate where they are
Further Information
If you require further information regarding our health and safety arrangements please contact your course tutor or the Health and
Safety Adviser
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