university of essex


Fire Safety Issue Reporting Procedure

It is a legal requirement for all staff and managers to co-operate in maintaining a safe workplace. Students have a moral duty and it is to everyone’s advantage in any case.

Matters to be reported urgently:

In the first instance any of the above should be reported to the appropriate manager. Where it is not clear who this may be please contact the Fire Officer.

The manager should take urgent, appropriate steps to rectify or control the issue. This may include taking local action, booking a fault through Estates ‘faults’ email system or other means.

In all cases an email should be sent to the Fire Officer detailing the issue and action taken. When the situation is resolved the Fire Officer should again be notified by email. Although resolution is the manager’s duty, the Fire Officer will give assistance and advice on request.