Emergencies
Medical
Make sure that emergency first aid is given immediately.
- Summon the nearest person responsible for first aid in your area.
Do not move the patient if they have any serious injuries.
Summon an ambulance if necessary (have the following information available):
- Exact location
- Nature of injuries
- Number of casualties
- Kind of assistance that is required
- Name of person reporting
Inform Campus Security 021 650 2222 / 3 (they can call emergency services for you).
Record patient details and all first aid that is administered. (First aid kits are available at all security control rooms).
Be available to hand patients over to the emergency services or medically trained persons.
Please report any incident that happens on the campus to CPS - even if there is no injury or damage. UCT will need to investigate the incident in order to prevent a similar occurrence. The Safety Representative must complete a report form (HS02) and forward to the S.H.E. Department
- ER24: speed dial 8110 or 084 124
- Provincial Ambulance: 10177 or 0800 119 533
- Security: 021 650 2222 / 3
- Any emergency: 021 650 2222 / 3
Contact us
Campus Protection Services
Tel: 021 650 2222/3
UCT Risk Services Manager
Tel: 021 650 4858
UCT Safety and Health Manager
Tel: 021 650 3552
Ambulance
Tel: 650 2222/3
Any emergency
Tel: 650 2222/3
