听It鈥檚 important to be aware of winter hazards on campus and knowing how and where to report them.听听
颁辞尘尘耻迟颈苍驳听
Allow time to fully defrost your car. This is a reminder that it鈥檚 illegal to peer through a defrosted section the size of your hand.听
Take care on painted surfaces and in areas that don鈥檛 get much sun during winter when you are walking, scootering or skateboarding.鈥赌
Consider your footwear, use handrails when you can and if it鈥檚 safer, opt to walk on the grass during frosty mornings.鈥赌
Cycle safety听
Always wear a helmet
Be seen on your bike with lights and by wearing high vis听
Lock up your bike - UC Security is taking a number of anti-theft measures, including offering D Locks to UC staff and students at cost price (currently $45). Go to the security office to take advantage of this offer.听听
Noticing your surroundings听
It鈥檚 easy to keep scrolling on your phone while you鈥檙e on the move, so make sure you notice where you鈥檙e going, or who might be coming towards you. Watch out for crowds in鈥痓etween lectures and look up when you鈥檙e crossing roads.鈥
Emergency contact details听
Winter is a great time to log into鈥痑nd check your emergency details are still correct and up to date.听听
Help Point Towers鈥痮n campus听
There are 11 help point towers on campus, which are designed to provide information any time (push black button) and immediate assistance in an emergency (push red button).听
UC Security鈥檚 phone number 鈥 0800 823 637鈥
UC Security staff are on campus 24/7, therefore someone will always be there to help you in an emergency at UC. Be prepared by saving UC Security鈥檚 number into your phone.听
Emergency Procedures 鈥 Lecture theatres 鈥
All departments have an Emergency Procedures flip chart outlining what to do in different types of emergencies. The flip charts are on display throughout the University and can be found in all lecture theatres. A PDF version of each page can be found on the鈥UC website Emergency Procedures page.鈥赌
Fire safety听
Check that all furniture, clothing, and belongings are at least one metre from an electric heater.听听
Reporting an incident on Assura听
If you get injured or see something unsafe while on campus, please report it through UC鈥檚 health and safety system, . Reporting through Assura will increase our visibility of hazards, so we can correct any issues and make UC safer. Health and safety is鈥痚veryone鈥檚鈥痳esponsibility, and by working together we can protect the community. More information on reporting an incident or hazard can be found鈥痮n the鈥UC website Report an Incident page.听Read the FAQs.听听
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