Everyone on the DFN Project SEARCH University of Aberdeen team is committed to keeping our Interns, on-site team and visitors safe when they are in our classroom. The information below describes what we do in the classroom to make sure everyone is safe and knows how to avoid risks to themselves and others.
One of the University of Aberdeen's Health & Safety Advisors visits the classroom as part of the induction week to train us on health & safety issues and tell us how the University expects us to behave safely while we are on campus. Issues covered in the training include:
- Fire safety;
- Trip hazards;
- Electrical safety;
- Moving objects safely.
During the Project SEARCH year, we will also be trained in:
- First Aid;
- Manual Handling;
- Food Hygiene.
- First Aid
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Members of our on-site team have attended a First Aid training course delivered by North East Scotland College.
There is a First Aid kit in the classroom and in an emergency, help is available from the Security team (extension 3939).
There are defibrillators available across the University of Aberdeen's campus. The nearest ones to our classroom are:
- King's Pavillion
- Hallway between Elphinstone Hall and the Linklater Rooms
- Fire Safety
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The classroom is regularly inspected by the University of Aberdeen's Health & Safety team to make sure that we are operating in line with the law and the University's fire regulations.
During our Health & Safety induction training, the University's Health & Safety Adviser tells us about fire safety law and what the University expects us to do to avoid fires starting. They also tell us what we should do if a fire breaks out in the classroom or the building we are in at the time.
The Fire Evacuation Procedures for the classroom are posted on our wall and there are regular fire alarm practices for everyone in the Butchart Building. This means that we all know how to escape safely if there is a fire and where we should gather safely when we get out of the building.
If the fire alarm sounds, we have to leave the building we are in by the nearest exit, following the green fire exit signs. We need to go to the Fire Assembly point for our building and report to the Fire Marshal (wearing a high viz jacket). If we are in the classroom, this is outside the building in the car park. If we are on an internship, our supervisor will tell us where we need to go.
We have an EvacChair so that we can help anyone who has restricted mobility to escape from the classroom if there is a fire. The University's Health & Safety team provide training to members of staff so that they know how to use it.
Further information on the University's Fire Safety Policy and fire reporting procedures are available online.
Further Information
Further information about the University of Aberdeen's Health & Safety policies and procedures are available here. This information describes the roles and responsibilities that support the University's commitment to health, safety and wellbeing of those who work, study or visit the University.