This fire safety presentation has essential information for all students on what to do in the event of a fire at the University and what you can do to help avoid fires.
Whether you're frying breakfast or straightening your hair, – if you're living in University-provided accommodation or off-campus in a shared flat, it's important to know how to stay safe to avoid fire hazards.
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:
Overall responsibility for ensuring the fire safety of all persons legally on University property and the protection of any University property of national or historic importance. This includes landlord responsibilities as detailed in tenancy agreements and Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
For areas under their individual control: Responsibility for ensuring the fire safety of all persons and the protection of any university property of national or historic importance in so far as it is under their control. (Reference should be made to tenancy agreements, SLAs and Health and Safety Policies for further details).
The role of fire marshals will vary but may include:
They will not be permitted to assume their duties until they have received appropriate training.
The function of Evacuation Stewards is to check that their area has been evacuated, as far as reasonably practicable and inform their manager at the assembly point. They will not be permitted to assume their duties until they have received appropriate training.
Their function will be to check that their area has been evacuated, as far as reasonably practicable and inform their manager at the assembly point. They will not be permitted to assume their duties until they have received appropriate training.