Emergency procedures that should be followed in the case of fire, accident, violent or anti-social behaviour or other emergency. Call to the emergency services In all emergency instances, call (9) 999 for professional assistance followed by a call to University Security to inform them of the situation Fire incidentsIf you discover a fireIf the fire alarm has not activated, shout “FIRE” to alert those around youOperate the nearest fire alarm call pointWhen safe to do so, dial (9)999 and ask for the Fire & Rescue ServiceIf you hear the fire alarmLeave the building by the nearest available escape route and go to your assembly areaIf you require support to evacuate, follow the instructions detailed in your personal emergency evacuation plan (PEEP)If you do not have a PEEP and require assistance, go to a temporary waiting space, where provided, and follow the instructions in that areaLifts must not be used in the event of fire, unless designated as a fire evacuation liftCall to the Fire and Rescue ServiceIn the event of a fire or other serious incident requiring the attendance of the Fire and Rescue Service:State your name, location and telephone numberAll calls to the Fire and Rescue Service will be met with a ‘call challenging’ procedure, whereby you will be asked a series of questions to ascertain if the Fire and Rescue Service is required. Once you have been advised that they will mobilise their fire crews, you will be asked for the address and if known, the location and type of fire involvedIf possible, arrange for someone to be at the main entrance to the building, to show the Emergency Services the way to the incidentInjury or ill health If you are not qualified in first aid yourself, send for the nearest available Appointed Person, Emergency First Aider or First Aider, who will take charge of the situation. Contacts should be listed on First Aid notices around the building. If no qualified First Aiders are available and there is concern regarding serious injury or ill health, ensure that an ambulance is called.Call to the Scottish Ambulance ServiceIn the event of a serious injury or ill health requiring the attendance of the Ambulance Service:State your name, location and telephone numberThe Ambulance Service operator may ask you to describe the casualty’s condition, first aid measures applied etc., and will assess the seriousness of the event – follow their instructionsIf possible, arrange for someone to be at the main entrance to the building, to show the Emergency Services the way to the incidentIf you suspect that a casualty has been poisoned, alert Accident and Emergency, dial (9) (0131) 536 1000, so that A&E staff can get information from the Poisons Bureau.Crime, threat, violence or anti-social behaviourIn the event of an emergency where there is a threat to life, a crime is in progress or, any other serious incident that requires an immediate police response.Call Police ScotlandState your name, location and telephone numberHighly trained service advisors will then ask a range of questions depending on the circumstances, to ensure a full assessment of the situation can be made to protect the caller, responding officers and the wider publicIf possible, arrange for someone to be at the main entrance to the building, to show the Emergency Services the way to the incidentCall to University Security for all emergency situationsHaving called (9)999 and requested the attendance of the emergency services, you must ensure that University Security is also called as soon as possible, to alert them of the incident.The University’s emergency number is 2222, but is only available from the University internal telephone systemThose who do not have access to an internal phone should call University Security from their mobile phone by dialling (0131) 650 2257University Security websiteReporting of injury or fire to the Health and Safety DepartmentEnsure that the University Health and Safety Department is informed as soon as practicable of any accidents or dangerous incidents. In the case of serious incidents, a report should be made promptly by emailing Health and Safety.Email Health and Safety In due course, a report of all fires, accidents and other safety related incidents must be sent to the Health and Safety Department by means of the University online Accident and Incident reporting system.Report an accident or incident This article was published on 2024-07-22