Fire Safety
Welcome to the University Fire Safety Team
The effects of fire can be devastating, not only in terms of lives lost and injuries, but also damage to property, equipment, the environment, business continuity and the University's reputation. Effective fire safety management helps prevent fires occurring and, should one occur, helps ensure everyone can escape safely.
Everyone at the University has a responsibility for fire safety. We must all take reasonable care to ensure our actions do not compromise our own safety or that of others.
The University provides a range of fire safety information, guidance and supporting resources to help staff and students understand their responsibilities and manage fire safety effectively.
Fire Safety Training must be completed by all new members of staff as part of their induction. Students receive fire safety information through the University's induction arrangements and ongoing fire safety communications.
Fire safety information and instruction are reinforced throughout the year through guidance, communications, emergency drills, local arrangements and targeted updates where changes to procedures, guidance or identified risks require additional instruction.
The University has a Fire Safety Working Group and Fire Management Strategic Group which help shape the University's approach to fire safety.
Please note: The use of pyrotechnics is not permitted by default.
Their use may only be considered where a suitable and sufficient documented risk assessment is completed by those undertaking the activity. A copy of the risk assessment must be provided to the Fire Safety Team for fire safety assurance and visibility purposes, given the potential for rapid fire growth, toxic smoke, and fire alarm system interaction.
Where significant fire safety concerns are identified, the Fire Safety Team may advise that the activity should not proceed until those concerns are adequately addressed.
More generally, activities involving elevated fire or explosion risk should be supported by a suitable risk assessment, and early engagement with the relevant local Health & Safety lead/Officer is expected.
Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan (PEEP)
A Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan (PEEP)Link opens in a new window is a personal plan for staff and students who require assistance or special arrangements in order to get to safety during an evacuation. The University of 桃色视频 requires all staff and students who cannot evacuate a building on their own to complete the initial online assessment.