If you encounter an emergency situation:
i. Stay safe
ii. Dial 999/112; advise emergency services
iii. Dial 01 220 7615/6; advise TU Dublin Security or advise a member of staff
| Fire |
Explosion |
Flood |
- Activate Alarm
- Call 112/999
- Evacuate and leave area using the nearest safe exit
- Do not use lifts
- Stay low to avoid smoke
- Help persons with mobility issues if safe to do so
- Go to the designated Assembly Point and wait for further instructions.
- Report any issues to Incident Controller/Emergency Services regarding people still in the building
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- Drop and Cover
- Take shelter under sturdy furniture or lie flat.
- Evacuate if safe to do so.
- Avoid hazards and watch for falling debris and fires
- Call 112/999
- Notify campus security of injuries or hazards.
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- Do not enter flooded areas
- Turn off water and electricity if safe and trained.
- Notify Campus Security
- Evacuate, move to higher floors or dry areas
- Complete incident form
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| Electrical Emergency |
Hazardous Material Spill |
Bomb Threat |
- Don’t Touch: Stay clear of exposed wires or equipment
- Turn off the power if trained and it’s safe
- Isolate Area: Keep people away from the hazard
- Contact campus security
- Allow professionals to handle electrical repairs
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- Clear Area: Evacuate the affected zone
- Close Doors: Contain the area if possible
- Avoid Contact: Do not attempt cleanup unless trained
- Call: Notify security and laboratory/school/function management
- Decontaminate: Follow procedures for that laboratory/agent
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- Stay Calm: Keep the environment calm
- Record: Note details (e.g. caller ID, gender, accent, exact wording)
- Alert Authorities: Call 112/999 and inform campus security
- Evacuate: Only leave if instructed by authorities
- Do Not Touch: Avoid any suspicious packages.
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Armed/Violent Individual(s)
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- Evacuate if a safe route is available
- Hide: Lock and barricade yourself in a room; stay away from windows
- Defend: Avoid contact with attacker; as a last resort, defend yourself
- Call 112/999: When safe, report the situation
- Wait with mobile phones on silent but accessible for updates
- Monitor university communication channels (email, website, social media)
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