Staff Responsibilities
- Follow relevant fire safety precautions and evacuation procedures.
- Attend basic fire safety training and other fire safety training as may be necessary for your role.
- Evacuate immediately if the fire alarm sounds, closing doors behind you. Ensure your visitors or anyone you are responsible for evacuates.
- Report any fire safety issues to a manager and to the University's Fire Safety Officer.
- Do not leave anything obstructing escape routes or leave combustible materials in corridors. Keep fire doors closed.
- Contact the Fire Safety Officer if you have a problem evacuating, even if temporary.
To contact the Fire Safety Officer, Tel: 4847 or email fire @essex.ac.uk
Information regarding student responsibilities and safety can be found here: