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Safety in the School of Genetics and Microbiology

In case of emergency

The internal telephone number 1999 provides immediate access to professional assistance on a 24-hour basis.

Be prepared to state:

  • Type of assistance required (ambulance, fire brigade, police etc.)
  • Type of emergency (fire, injury etc.)
  • Name, extension number and location
  • If possible and safe to do so, keep close to the telephone in order to give further information should it be requested by the emergency services.

    This number should only be used in an emergency; other contact details can be found in the contact information section.


    Action in the event of a fire

    What to do if you discover a fire:

  • Raise the alarm at the nearest break glass unit (BGU) or alarm call point
  • Leave your building immediately using the nearest exit rout, closing doors behind you
  • Notify Security at ext. 1999 or mobile 01-896 1999, informing them that the alarm has been raised and in which area
  • Report to your designated Assembly Point
  • What to do if the fire alarm sounds

  • Leave your building immediately using the nearest exit rout
  • Close doors behind you as you leave
  • Move away from the building
  • Report to your designated Assembly Point
  • Do not re-enter building for any reason until authorised to do so and fire alarm is switched off