Health and safety

All accidents resulting in an injury must be reported to the health and safety team and your supervisor. If you suffer an accident, please report this immediately. There are accident report forms available from the reception desk.

Once you have submitted this information, you may be contacted by the health and safety team for further details.

First aiders are trained to assess injuries and illnesses. If you need first aid support, please contact the reception desk. First-aiders can treat minor injuries or recommend consultation with a doctor or the local accident and emergency department. Here East staff provide first aid assistance for all incidents that occur in common areas.

First Aid kits are available from:

• Teesside University London reception
• Landlord receptions
• Security control room
• Dock office
• Loading bays

Defibrillators are located in the security control room and landlord receptions.

If you need an ambulance, you should dial 999 and:

• provide the name of the building where the ambulance is required, as well as the floor and room number
• state the location of where you are on the Here East site if the person requiring treatment is outdoors
• state the number of people involved
• contact the Here East reception and inform them that an ambulance has been called and where it is expected to arrive
• go to or stayat the scene of the incident and confirm that an ambulance has been called.

The nearest accident and emergency department is:

Homerton Hospital Accident & Emergency
Homerton Row
Clapton
London E9 6SR
Tel: 020 8510 5555

Warnings of fire emergencies are transmitted by an audible alarm. If you discover or are notified of a fire, follow the steps below:

• leave by the nearest exit, following the green Fire Exit signage
• do not stop to collect personal belongings
• sound the fire alarm on route (if not already activated)
• close all doors on the way
• call the fire brigade on 999
• move away from the building towards the North Canalside Fire Assembly Point and await further instruction
• do not re-enter the building until instructed
• do not attempt to fight the fire unless your escape is blocked
• never use a lift in a fire evacuation.

The fire alarm system is tested on a weekly basis on a Friday between 9.00am-9.30am

All Teesside University London students must be able to leave buildings safely in the event of a fire or other emergency. We understand that many people with disabilities may require assistance. Therefore, we request that you consider your emergency evacuation arrangements in relation to your own needs. If necessary, we can draw up a Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan (PEEP) with you.

The security control room is staffed 24/7 and can be contacted on 020 3861 6860. Any suspicious behaviour or activities, incidences of tailgating or thefts should be reported at the earliest opportunity.
More about campus security

• General risk assessment
• Fire risk assessment