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Fire Service strike called off

17 Oct 2013

The strike scheduled for Saturday, 19 October 2013 has been cancelled, but please read these guidance notes in case of further strikes.

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During the Fire Service strike days, everyone is asked to be more vigilant and to follow the advice below:

  • Keep your work area tidy
  • Place waste in appropriate waste or recycling bins
  • Switch off electrical equipment not required to operate overnight
  • Report frayed or defective electrical power leads to your line manager
  • Report broken or defective electrical equipment to your line manager
  • Ensure fire doors are kept closed (unless fitted with an automatic release mechanism such as a maglock)
  • Report any missing or damaged fire extinguishers to Estates and Facilities Helpdesk
  • Report any Fire Action notices that do not have an fire assembly point indicated to your line manager
  • Report any waste material found in stairwells or corridors to line manager
  • Ensure your visitor/s are made aware of the University's evacuation procedures
  • If you can, please use the stairs rather than the lifts
  • Please do not use the lifts during a building evacuation unless they are dedicated evacuation lifts
  • On hearing the alarm or if requested, please follow the normal evacuation procedures.

Emergency assistance can be obtained by dialling Security on 69966