Health and Safety
The Department's Safety Representative is Nicola Donohoe (0114 22 22557). There are three first-aid boxes situated in History wing, Jessop West. The locations are; the level one kitchen, the level two kitchen and the level three photocopier room. The appointed first aider is James Pearson (Tel: 0114 22 22590).
The University Safety Services booklet Health and Safety - Code of Practice is made available to all students and must be taken seriously in the light of recent legislation. The code involves both rights and duties. Everyone has responsibilities for safety.
There is NO SMOKING in University buildings.
Emergency evacuation in the event of a fire
On hearing a fire alarm all staff and students must leave the building immediately and assemble in the designated area,. The assembly point for the Jessop West building is the St George's Churchyard. Fire exits are clearly marked and in the case of a fire all occupants should use the stairs at the end of each wing unless otherwise instructed by a Fire Marshall, do not use the lifts in cases of fire.
History Department Fire Marshalls are appointed by floor as follows:
First floor: James Pearson (Room 1.01, Tel: 0114 222 2590)
Second floor: Andrew Heath (Room 2.08, Tel: 0114 222 2575)
Third floor: Charles West (Room 3.10, Tel: 0114 222 2608)
In the event of a fire alarm, ensure that someone in the Building alerts the Control Room by ringing 4444 (on an internal phone) giving full details.
Please note that Fire Alarm testing will take place every Monday at 12 noon.
| Accidents and Injuries |
In emergency telephone 4444 on a University internal phone and give details clearly and concisely.
Any accident resulting in injury must be reported to the History Departmental Office and entered in the Accidents Notification Book.
| Security |
Please do not leave personal possessions around. You should note that the University will accept no responsibility for damage to, or loss of, any personal property.