Safety Briefing
What to do in a Fire
If you spot a fire
· Evacuate the premises immediately and hit a break glass unit on the way out (you will find these on your escape route).
· Call 999 and ask for the fire service, state the name of the residence and the address (see above)
· Congregate at a designated assembly point and group leaders should take a roll call to ensure no-one is missing
· Do not re-enter the building until The Fire Service has confirmed it is safe to do so.
Details of the fire alarm and evacuation procedures can be found on the Hall specific information sheet (please scan the QR code) and also on your bedroom door. You should familiarise yourself with all the fire exits as soon as you can after arrival.
How to get Medical Assistance
There are various pharmacies in St Andrews for minor ailments;
113-117 Market Street, St Andrews, Fife, KY16 9PE
T. 01334 474306
Community Hospital, Largo Road, St Andrews, Fife, KY16 8AR
T. 01334 475395
If your concern is more significant, call NHS24 on 111, any time of day or night.
In an emergency, call 9-999 from any residence telephone.
If calling the NHS or emergency services, you will need to know the name and address of the residence in which you are staying, or your current location if not in a residence.
How to contact university staff
Daytime – 8am to 8pm phone the residence management team on 01334 467000
Night-time – contact details of Guest Services Resident Assistant on duty will be posted at reception, or contact The Security and Response Team 01334 468999
Prohibited items and behaviours
Curling tongs and hair straighteners should not be placed on beds, carpets, or other soft furnishings; Joss sticks and candles must not be used at all.
Under The Prohibition of Smoking in Certain Premises (Scotland) 2006, it is not possible to smoke in enclosed areas such as doorways. Smoking is therefore completely prohibited inside the building and within 10metres of the building;
Tampering with any smoke detectors, fire panels or fire safety equipment such as fire extinguishers or blankets within a residence is strictly prohibited.
Permitted electrical items within the residences
PC, laptop, printer, scanner, hairdryer, straighteners, phone chargers, radio/docking station. Please note information below on power leads for equipment from outside the UK.
Items which are not permitted within the residences
· Heaters of any sort (electric, paraffin or halogen)
· Cooking equipment which is NOT supplied by the University, including kettles, rice cookers, toasters, deep fat fryers and microwaves.
· Electric blankets, irons and fridges are not permitted in bedrooms. If you require a pharmacy fridge for medical purposes, please inform Accommodation, Conferences and Events during the booking process or a member of the Residence Management team on arrival, and we will provide one for you
Electrical equipment that has been purchased outside of the United Kingdom is not compatible with British standards –to maintain Health and Safety we may remove none British electrical equipment we find, even if it is not currently in use.
Whilst personal computing and related equipment (laptops, tablets, e-readers, mobiles and games) are permitted in residences, guests should ensure that associated power or charging leads are compatible with British Standards or preferably have been purchased in the UK.
We recommend that guests who are travelling to St Andrews from outside the UK bring compatible and suitable adapters or purchase one on arrival. Cube adapters are strictly prohibited. Incompatible equipment or overloaded sockets could short-circuit the equipment or lead to a fire. Further advice can be sought from your Residence Management team.
Miscellaneous
Please report any spillages, breakages or repairs to the Residence Management team as soon as possible.