What to do in an emergency
Staff and students should liaise with their supervisor/ manager/HOD. For more information, follow the links below.
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What to do in case of a fire emergency on campus
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Raise the alarm & immediately call CPU - no matter how small the fire. NOTE:
Regular CPU numbers:
046 603 8146 or 8147
ONLY in an Emergency:
046 603 8999
RU Emergency Contact Numbers?: List of emergency numbers for your noticeboard - add names of contacts in your building.
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In residences, inform the Warden or any other authorised person on duty as soon as possible.
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Follow the building evacuation procedure (see below) and try check that everyone is out the building.
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Only attempt to extinguish the fire if you can do so without endangering yourself.
Responsibilities:
Managers or heads of department (or their designees) are responsible for ensuring the following are addressed in their areas:
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Emergency Evacuation Plan of Action GENERIC??: use template to create building-specific plan.
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Fire: detailed information on fire safety and prevention, emergency evacuation, etc.
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RU First Aiders: contact details of all RU first aiders.
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Incidents: procedures to follow in the event of an incident or accident.
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Standing Instructions for Staff & Students: simple instructions on what to do in the event of a major emergency or crisis on campus.
Senior Management is responsible for planning and devising a coherent strategy for the university as a whole:
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RU Emergency Management Plan: a framework for senior management and operational staff to coordinate efforts with regard to major emergencies and crises
- at www.ru.ac.za/emergencymanagement/emergencymanagement
Emergency Numbers:
The new Rhodes 欧洲杯足球网_外围买球app推荐-投注|官网 PBX system treats the following as emergency numbers – these numbers are not barred, and can be dialled from any phone on campus. NOTE:
Regular CPU numbers: 046 603 8146 or 8147
ONLY in an Emergency: 046 603 8999 |
(save this number on cell phones and emergency lists)
NOTE: CPU will summon police / other emergency services as required.
CPU is not equipped/qualified to transport injured/ill staff or students to hospital.
All numbers listed below as per RU Emergency Contact Numbers???.
Rhodes 欧洲杯足球网_外围买球app推荐-投注|官网 EMERGENCY NUMBERS | |||
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AMBULANCE: | CAMPUS PROTECTION UNIT: | FIRE: | |
Private service - ER24 (RUMED): 084 124 Private service - Gardmed: 073 065 6660 Provincial service: 046 622 9102 or 10177 |
Regular Numbers:
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Makana Fire & Rescue Services: 046 622 4444 or toll-free: 080 111 4444 |
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HOSPITAL: | POLICE: | POISON: | |
Settlers Hospital: 046 602 5000 Fort England Hospital: 046 602 2300 |
Grahamstown SAPS: 046 603 9146or 9147 / 9152 |
Unitas Hospital Poison Centre: 0800 333 444 Red Cross & Tygerberg Hospital Poison Info Helpline: 0861 555 777 |
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RU HEALTH CARE: | STAFF/STUDENT CONCERNS: | RU WELLNESS: | |
RU Health Care Centre after hours: 082 801 1409 General contact: 046 603 8523 |
Human Resources Division (Staff): 046 603 8112 Division of Student Affairs: 046 603 8181 |
RU Counselling Centre after hours: 082 803 0177 General contact: 046 603 7070 |
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NATIONAL EMERGENCY CALL CENTRES and TRAUMA COUNSELLING: | |||
National police emergency: 10111 National toll-free emergency number: 112 |
Mobile App - www.mysos.co.za (requires registration): mySOS SA |
Lifeline national (sharecall): 0861 322 322 SA Institute for Traumatic Stress: 084 298 8135 |
Last update 2018/11/15
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egular Numbers:
046 603 8146 or 8147
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