1. Health & Safety Team | Edinburgh Napier University
July 2013

2.  Fire or Emergency Procedures
Please read the blue and white notices provided throughout the campus
These give details of the University’s fire and emergency procedures

3.  On discovering a fire Raise the alarm
Immediately operate the nearest break glass alarm call point
Attack fire if possible with appliances provided but without taking personal risk and only if you have been trained

4.  On hearing the alarm Evacuate the building
Use the nearest available exit
NEVER use the lift

5.  On hearing the alarm Assemble at the designated assembly points
Keep access routes clear for emergency services
Do not re-enter the building until authorisation given by Senior Fire Co-ordinator / Fire Officer in charge

6.  Assembly Points A Area adjacent to main campus entrance
B South west corner of car park, adjacent to energy centre
C East car park

7.  Assembly Points

8.  Disabled Refuges
Anyone with mobility difficulties or who requires assistance to evacuate should not use stairways or lifts
They should proceed to the nearest refuge (signage for refuges at Sighthill reads “temporary waiting space”)

9.  Disabled Refuges Fitted with two-way communication systems
When the fire alarm sounds proceed to your nearest disabled refuge
Press the “press for help” button once to initiate a call (do not continue to press or hold during a call)
This will also indicate at the fire panel that someone is in the specified refuge point
The call will be answered
Remain in the refuge until assistance arrives

10.  Disabled Refuges

11.  Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEPs)
All students who may need assistance in an emergency evacuation should have a Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan (PEEP) drawn up
The relevant School should contact the Health & Safety Team in the first instance

12.  Disabled refuges
List of disabled refuges available at

13.  Summary – in the event of a fire
If you discover a fire – raise the alarm
On hearing the alarm – leave by the nearest exit route
Keep well clear of the building
Do not use lifts
Assemble at the designated assembly point
Do not re-enter the building until authorised

14.  Your health & safety responsibilities
Comply with all Health & Safety Policies and Procedures
Follow safe systems of work
Use machinery, materials, PPE, etc as instructed
Participate in Health & Safety Training
Report all hazards/risks
Work safely

15.  First aid arrangements
Know and understand the University’s First Aid arrangements
A list of School First Aiders should be available
The Control Room on ext 4444 can contact the nearest First Aiders
Report all injuries to staff, students or visitors using the Accident Reporting Books which should be available in each School and campus reception

16.  Reporting of accidents
Staff/Students
Yellow, blue and pink copies of the accident form should be sent to the Health & Safety Team
White copy should be passed to Head of School/Director of Service
Visitor/Contractor/Dangerous Occurrence
All copies of accident form should be sent to the Health & Safety Team
ALL accidents should be reported

17.  Display Screen Equipment
Ensure you are adequately trained in the use of the equipment
Adjust your chair correctly
Make sure you have breaks or change to other work away from the DSE

18.  Lifting and carrying
Manual Handling accidents can cause a lot of pain and suffering
Take time and care to lift and carry items correctly

19.  Further info
Further information on the student portal