Department of Biology
General points
- Be aware of the nearest break glass point(s) and fire escape routes in your area of work
- Visitors to the Department must be made aware of the Generic Emergency Evacuation Plans (GEEPs)
- Contractors & Engineers in the Department must be made aware of the Fire & Safety information for contractors & engineers (PDF
, 59kb) - Fire practice evacuation drills are arranged annually for all areas, please provide any feedback on the evacuation test feedback form
- Fire alarms are tested weekly on Thursday: this usually takes place in the mornings before 9am, wherever possible.
- Fire doors should be kept closed and not propped open
- Fire exits should never be blocked
- Never take any personal risks