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In an emergency, every second counts, and SafeZone is a free app designed to swiftly connect you to on-campus first aiders, security, or emergency response teams. By enabling rapid access to urgent help, first aid, or wellbeing support. Whether you are a colleague or student you can use the SafeZone app to, contact Campus Support and Security, quickly get help and/or access vital information. In Emergencies, you will be directly connected to the appropriate emergency services (999) .
The area that is covered has also been expanded through the Manchester SafeZone Alliance, which has been developed with our colleagues at Manchester Metropolitan University and the University of Salford. This has created a wider network of safe spaces across our city, working together to provide faster response times and assistance.
The University of Manchester is proud to launch the Staff Champions Network for Safe Zone, a collaborative initiative designed to promote and support the use of the Safe Zone app University wide. This network brings together staff members dedicated to enhancing campus safety by increasing awareness and adoption of the Safe Zone app. We are currently looking for more Safe Zone Champions. If you or anyone on your team is interested ,or would like to know more please contact : Wise.Dasilva-Olajide@manchester.ac.uk
Safe Zone Features
Check in
Safe Zone's check-in feature allows you to share your live location with Campus Support and Security(CSaS) responders, who will be able to provide you with the right assistance should you need it. Just click the check in button whilst at work and make sure to check out when you leave.
First Aid
To request first aid simply press the green first aid button and an alert will be sent to CSaS who will be able to see your location and get you assistance.
Lone Working
Safe Zone includes a lone working function which can be easily set up , allowing teams with colleagues who lone work to set a check in timer. When working alone, staff should use the check-in timer on the Safe Zone app to set a pre-alarm. This timer automatically sends an alert on your behalf. Before the timer expires, you will receive a reminder alert, giving you the option to either cancel or extend the timer. If you fail to select one of these options before the timer runs out, an alert will be sent to your manager to check in on your safety. Additionally, if the timer expires without your response, an alert will be sent to CSaS, who will attempt to get in touch with you.
To set up a Lone Working Group for your team please contact: Wise.Dasilva-Olajide@manchester.ac.uk
Mass Communications
Starting this year staff will now receive SMS alerts through Safe Zone in the event of an emergency. These will ensure everyone, whether using a managed device or personal mobile phone, receives real-time notifications. Additionally SafeZone will be expanded to all managed University computers to provide instant, real-time alerts in the event of an emergency. In the system tray on your taskbar, you may notice a new SafeZone icon, confirming that it is now active on your device.
SazeZone Simulator
Now that you’re familiar with the SafeZone app’s key features, have a go yourself using the SafeZone app simulator below. This allows you to explore the app’s interface and try out some of the key features without triggering any accidental alerts.