KING’S COLLEGE LONDON FIRE SAFETY INDUCTION EXPLAIN:  The purpose of the weekly alarm test and what it sounds like  Frequency of fire drills  College Regulations  Building Emergency Plans for College buildings FIRE PROCEDURES:  Two ways in which you will be alerted to a fire: 1.By hearing a fire alarm sound or 2.By being the person discovering the fire  For your personnel safety at all times you MUST cooperate with College requirements and instructions  Be aware of local safety procedures such as working in laboratories

KING’S COLLEGE LONDON FIRE SAFETY INDUCTION IF YOU HEAR THE FIRE ALARM SOUND: You must: Calmly evacuate the building without delay Follow the green running person signs to the nearest safe exit Go immediately to the assembly point Comply with the instructions of College Staff You must not:  Use lifts for evacuation  Attempt to return into the building until you are told it is safety to do so

KING’S COLLEGE LONDON FIRE SAFETY INDUCTION IF YOU DISCOVER A FIRE: You must: Activate the fire alarm immediately via the nearest red manual call point Evacuate the building by the safest route If safe to do so close doors behind you as you leave Go to your assembly point and report to the fire marshal outside the building You must not:  Delay evacuation, or move to a position where the fire is between you and your exit  Attempt to tackle a fire unless you are certain you can do so safely  If there is any doubt, get out - leave it to the Fire Brigade

First-aiders are on all campuses and residences First-aiders can be called by phoning reception If urgent assistance is needed call the emergency number x2222 KING’S COLLEGE LONDON FIRST AID ARRANGEMENTS

KING’S COLLEGE LONDON ACCIDENT REPORTING If you have an accident or near-miss whilst at the College report it as soon as you can using the College’s web-based accident reporting system which you can find on the Health & Safety Services website If the accident has occurred as a result of your studies tell your tutor Accidents are investigated by the Faculty to find out why it happened and prevent a recurrence Report an Accident

Your studies will often require you to use a computer Avoid discomfort by taking regular short breaks to give your muscles and eyes a rest If you have a laptop: charge the battery before your come for classes to avoid carrying the charger Avoid using a coffee table or resting the laptop on your lap for long periods – find a table at desk height When working on your laptop at home use peripherals such as a spare keyboard and mouse and put the laptop on a stand to raise the screen If you use an ITS workstation Adjust the seat height so that you can sit comfortably Adjust the screen so that you do not have to stoop and you can see your work clearly KING’S COLLEGE LONDON YOUR HEALTH