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Upcoming open days

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Colchester Campus
Saturday 26 October 2013 (booking now)
Southend Campus
None upcoming
Colchester Campus
Wednesday 6 November 2013 (booking now)

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No open days are available for booking yet. You will be able to book your desired open day online three months before the date.


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Emergency information

Fire

The basic procedure is:

  • Shout out
  • Get out
  • Stay out

Visit the emergency action page for more information.

Personal emergency evacuation plans

If you have a permanent or temporary disability that may mean you have difficulty in evacuating one or more areas, you can arrange to have a Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan (PEEP) put in place.

First aid and security emergencies

In an emergency (first aid or an incident requiring security or police attendance) please use the following numbers:

Academic buildings

  • Colchester Campus: telephone (01206 87) 2222. (Do not dial 999)*
  • Southend Campus: telephone (01702 32) 8208 and ask for the required emergency service - first aid, ambulance, fire service or police. (Do not dial 999)*
  • Loughton Campus: telephone 999 to request the appropriate emergency service, then (020 8508) 5983 to inform Reception. Between 5pm and midnight (Mon-Sat), call 999, then Security on 07825 670709.

* If you use the University emergency numbers, campus patrol or security officers can direct the required service to the exact site of the emergency without delay.

Student accommodation

This is set out in your accommodation terms and conditions. In a medical emergency, or in the case of an accident:

  • Colchester Campus accommodation: telephone 224 2222 from emergency phone or Studentcom, ask for the required service - first aid, ambulance, etc - and give your location. Meadows and Quays: telephone 224 3866 from emergency phone or Studentcom, ask for the required service – first aid, ambulance, etc – and give your location.
  • Southend Campus accommodation: telephone Accommodation Reception on 07827 988085 or 01702 328408, ask for the required service - first aid, ambulance, etc - and give your location.

Non-urgent first aid and security help

  • Colchester Campus: telephone the Information Centre on (01206 87) 2125 - or 224 2125 from student residences (Studentcom).
  • Southend Campus: telephone (01702 32) 8208 for help from security officers based at the Gateway Building. For first aid, inform a member of staff who will contact a trained, on-site First Aider.
  • Loughton Campus: Contact a member of staff or first aider (details on notices by first aid boxes) or call (020 8508) 5983 to inform Reception. For security assistance between 5pm and midnight (Mon-Sat), call 07825 670709.

Further information

  • Fire safety tips

    The following advice will help you avoid being the cause of a fire or fire evacuation:

    • The use of candles, tea lights, joss sticks and aromatic burners are not permitted because they are a fire risk. They can set off overhead heat or smoke detectors.

      • A major cause of fires in residences is cooking so please:

    • Do not leave your cooking unattended.
    • Clean grill pans and cookers to keep them free from fat and food debris, which can be sources of ignition.
    • Read instructions on pre-packed food. Food wrappings which are not removed before cooking can create a fire hazard.
    • Do not wedge doors open, and report any door that fails to close fully to the Accommodation Office. All doors in residences are fitted with self-closing mechanisms and the doors are designed to prevent the spread of smoke and fire for a minimum of 30 minutes.
    • Avoid false alarms: keep kitchen and shower doors closed and do not use aerosol sprays near the overhead heat or smoke detectors to avoid setting them off. The detectors in the kitchens are activated by heat and not smoke.
    • Unsafe electrical items are also a major casue of fires. Please take time to read our electrical safety guidance as the University has strict rules on the use of electrical items.
    • Watch our short and entertaining fire safety video (Essex users only) for more tips on how to avoid fire hazards.

  • Your responsibilities

    The University is committed to providing a safe, healthy and supportive work environment for all. The University's Health, Safety and Wellbeing Policy sets out the responsibilities we all have to look after ourselves and others who may be affected by what we do.

    Students should:

    • look after their own health and safety and the safety of others who may be affected by their actions while on the University's campuses or carrying out activities under the University's supervision.
    • follow the University's and their department's health and safety policies and standards, and any instructions given to them by a member of staff for their health and safety.
    • report any health and safety incidents or concerns related to academic or University premises (including accidents, ill-health, premises hazards) in accordance with their departmental and University procedures.
    • take part in any health and safety training which the University, their department or their academic supervisor believes is necessary.
    • not intentionally interfere with or misuse anything provided for fire or health and safety protection.

    Note: under the policy, students working for the University either on an employment contract (such as Graduate Teaching Assistants) or as part of training for employment (Frontrunners, for example) are treated as employees.

  • Help with health and safety

    • If you have questions or concerns about health and safety relating to your studies, first speak to your academic supervisor.
    • Each department has a Health and Safety Liaison Officer (HSLO) or Departmental Health and Safety Officer (DHSO). Find out who to contact in your area.
    • The Health and Safety Advisory Service provides health and safety and fire safety advice across the University.


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