Emergencies
Emergency plan
Purpose
To provide a safe and healthy working environment for all UCT staff and students, and any person who might come into contact with the activities of the university.
This is envisaged by formulating an in-house emergency plan that will clearly define procedures in the event of an emergency and clarify the roles of key personnel in the event of an emergency.
Scope
This document only applies to the University of Cape Town.
References
- Occupational Health and Safety Act No. 85 of 1993, as amended
- Major hazard installation regulations of 1999
Definitions and terminology
- UCT means the University of Cape Town or any premises or property owned or occupied by University of Cape Town staff or students.
- OHS means the Occupational Health and Safety Act (No. 85 of 1993), including the regulations, as amended from time to time.
Legislation standards
The Occupational Health and Safety Act of 1993 and the Disaster Management Act of 2002 govern all operations at the university.
Introduction
Any plan to cope with an emergency situation should instill confidence and avert panic. Planning should focus on simplicity and intelligibility.
A complex and detailed plan is forbidding to potential users and therefore has very little chance of success.
In order to achieve this all staff should:
- be made aware what is required of them;
- know who is control;
- know the location of emergency equipment;
- know the evacuation routes;
- be constantly aware of fire hazards / foreign objects;
- co-operate during emergencies.
In the event of an emergency:
- do not make statements to the press;
- ensure that the Department of Communication and Marketing is alerted as soon as possible, and that it has access to all information. Tel: 021 650 3732. (After-hours numbers are 082 498 3737 or 082 925 2278.)
The following areas are part of the emergency plan:
A list of risk management services staff and a list of important numbers exist for your convenience.
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
