A Message from the TU Dublin Safety, Health and Welfare Team - Central Quad Evacuation
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Central Quad Evacuations – Thank You!
Daytime and evening evacuation exercises took place in Central Quad on Wednesday, 11 November, jointly coordinated by TU Dublin and Sodexo.
Both exercises went extremely well, and this is a credit to the cooperation of our staff, students and everyone involved. A special thank you to our volunteers and the teams who supported the exercises.
It was also great to see Santa Claus taking safety seriously! Even Santa evacuated immediately and without delay!
A few important safety reminders
Our workplaces are changing. With remote working, flexible hours and buildings occupied at different times, designated personnel may not always be present.
Our approach is therefore simple: Everyone takes responsibility. Everyone evacuates.
- You do not need to be a trained fire marshal or warden to support a safe evacuation.
- Hear the alarm? Leave immediately. Use the nearest safe exit, which may not be the entrance you normally use.
- Encourage others as you leave, but do not delay your own evacuation
- Use protected stairwells, designed to provide protection from fire and smoke as you escape.
- Keep entrances and exits clear. Do not congregate outside the building. Emergency Services need immediate access, particularly if one of our colleagues requires rescue.
- Go to your assembly point and do not re-enter until the authorised all-clear is communicated by the TU Dublin Incident Controller.
- If you have a Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan (PEEP), follow your agreed arrangements, including using a refuge and its communication system where required.
Who are the Incident Controllers?
You may have noticed two Incident Controllers, one from TU Dublin and one from Sodexo, both wearing orange high-visibility jackets.
They work together to coordinate the emergency response, receive important information about occupants and communicate with the Emergency Services.
You can help by passing on critical information as you evacuate. You do not need a high-visibility jacket or a designated role to make a difference.
Security awareness – Bomb threats and lockdowns
Given the heightened security awareness this week, a quick reminder that not every emergency requires the same response.
Bomb threat or suspicious item: Do not touch or investigate suspicious items. Notify the Security Team assigned to your building immediately and follow instructions from Security, An Garda Síochána or Emergency Services.
Lockdown: If instructed to lock down, move to a safe location, secure doors where possible, place phones on silent or vibrate and await further instructions. Do not leave your safe location until authorised.
Remember: A fire alarm means evacuate. A lockdown means seek safety and remain secure. Follow the instructions appropriate to the emergency.
Did we miss anything? We want to hear from you.
We also had a team carrying out checks throughout the building to assess whether fire safety and emergency systems operated effectively during the exercises.
However, we may not have captured everything. If you noticed something that did not work as expected, experienced a difficulty or have a suggestion, please let us know.
Complete our Evacuation Evaluation Form
Every observation helps us strengthen our emergency arrangements.
Thank you again for your cooperation. Safety is everyone's responsibility, and your actions make a difference.
Safety, Health and Welfare Team
Technological University Dublin