Evacuation & first aid
Knowledge of your workplace, the building and escape routes can be crucial in an emergency. Below you will find important information for your safety and that of others. Study the evacuation plans posted at strategic locations in the building and the material below. Everyone is obligated to become familiar with the evacuation plans at Ångström Laboratory.
► Contacts in case of an emergency.
► Uppsala University’s security calendar.
Evacuation
During an evacuation alarm – leave immediately through the nearest emergency exit
- If possible, bring along outerwear/shoes
- Warn others
- Check to see if anyone needs help
- If possible, close doors and windows
- Follow the evacuation sign to the nearest exit
- Do not use the lift – take the stairs
- Go to your assembly point
The evacuation plan showing emergency evacuation routes and assembly points is posted in all premises in Ångström Laboratory. Buildings/zones where the evacuation alarm does not sound need not be evacuated. Do not stop immediately outside exterior doors, but go to your assembly point. Avoid blocking the road for rescue vehicles.
After an evacuation alarm – pay attention
Do not go back into premises where evacuation alarms continue to sound. If an alarm is turned off, that does not necessarily mean it is safe to return. So pay attention to any information from emergency personnel. Do not enter the property if it could pose any danger.
Evacuation plans – which route is closest to you?
Evacuation plans are normally posted in in entrances, adjacent to stairwells, at lifts or at the beginning of a corridor. These contain information on what to do in the event of a fire, as well as recommended escape routes and where the assembly point is.
Evacuation alarm – what does an alarm sound like?
In the Ångström Laboratory houses 1 - 9, fire bells are ringing
The Ångström laboratory house 10 has instead been equipped with a talking evacuation alarm which orally indicates evacuation of affected premises there.
Evacuation drills
Evacuation drills take place every other year as determined by the Vice-Chancellor. Read about the procedures for evacuation drills the Ångström Laboratory here.
Fire safety
The fire alarm is connected to the rescue service. It is triggered automatically by smoke detectors and sprinkler systems or manually by alarm buttons. The alarm controls various security functions, such as shutting off the gas supply in Ångström Laboratory, closing fire-resistant doors, returning lifts to the entrance level, opening doors with card readers and more.
Each department/unit has at least one appointed fire safety officer. Fire safety officers are tasked with keeping a watchful eye on fire prevention efforts in their units. Information about systematic fire safety work at the University and contact information to your fire safety officer can be found in the Employee Portal.
Sprinkler systems
Most spaces in Ångström Laboratory have water sprinklers triggered locally by heat from a fire. Activation of a sprinkler also triggers the automatic fire alarm and the evacuation alarm in the affected building.
Fire extinguishers
Hand-held fire extinguishers have been placed in every corridor in Ångström Laboratory. These are also indicated on the evacuation boards in the corridor. Memorise the location of these fire extinguishers so you can quickly pick one up if needed.
- SAVE those in immediate danger
- CALL fire rescue by pressing the fire alarm button or calling 112
- DETERMINE
- – where the fire is
– what is on fire
– who will call 112
– if anyone is trapped - EXTINGUISH the fire, if possible
- TURN OFF gas taps
- EVACUATE the premises
First aid
Defibrillators are easy to use and can be used by anyone. Audio instructions (in Swedish) are given when the lid is opened.
At the Information Technology Centre, there are defibrillators in the corridor on floor 2, Building 4, next to the lift.
Defibrillators are available at Ångström Laboratory:
- on floor 0 in house 1, between houses 8 and 9 (room 10655)
- on floor 0 in house 1, between Renrummet and house 5 (room 1011b)
- on level 0 in house 10, at the passage to house 1 (room 100602)
First aid kits with bandages, patches, wipes, etc. can be found at several places in the Ångström Laboratory, including by the service desk for keys and access cards.
First aid contacts
Medical information: 1177
Website: www.1177.se
County Council in Uppsala County
Website: www.lul.se
Uppsala University Hospital: 018-611 00 00
Website: www.akademiska.se
Poisons Information Centre: 08-33 12 31
Website: http://giftinformationscentralen.se