East 15 Evacuation Policy

This policy is designed to ensure, so far as reasonably practicable, fast and safe evacuation of University premises in the event of an emergency. All staff, students, contractors and visitors are expected to comply.

Persons will be notified of the requirement to evacuate by operation of the Fire Alarm. This will prevent panic and ensure an orderly and controlled evacuation.

On hearing the alarm, all persons must leave the affected area and proceed to the designated Assembly Point. These Assembly Points will be identified to staff on induction to Departments and Sections and are identified on the Fire Alarm Call point signs.

Designated Evacuation Stewards, or their deputies, will check, as far as reasonably practicable, that areas are clear of people. They will then report to the appropriate manager and assist in preventing re-entry.

Designated managers, or their deputies, will account for their staff, students and visitors at the Assembly Point. They will then pass the information to the Fire Service on arrival.

All Staff will assist with the evacuation of disabled persons where appropriate.

The Fire Service will notify people at the assembly points when it is safe to re-enter or any further action required.