DCG Student Handbook 2024-25 accessible - Flipbook - Page 22
SUPPORT AVAILABLE TO YOU
STUDENT HEALTH AND WELLBEING
Health and Safety
First aid or feeling ill
Fire Evacuation / Fire Alarms
If you feel ill or have an accident in College, speak to the
nearest member of staff. They will contact a first-aider or
get you an ambulance if this is necessary. Staff can’t give
you any medication but they will be able to provide advice
and emergency first aid, including arranging other help if
appropriate. If you see anyone appearing to cause harm
to themselves or others, please report this to a member of
staff immediately.
If the fire alarm sounds continuously, it is essential that
you:
• Leave the building immediately by the nearest safe exit
• Don’t stop to collect your belongings and do not use the
lifts
• Report to your assembly point
• Do not re-enter the building until told to do so by a
member of staff.
If you discover a fire, tell the first member of staff you see
and sound the alarm. Leave the building by the nearest
safe exit and report to the assembly point.
The consequences of false alarms and setting off fire
extinguishers can be very serious and anyone deliberately
raising a false alarm or tampering with fire-fighting
equipment will be immediately subject to disciplinary
procedures. We may refer the matter to the Police and/or
seek to recover repair costs for any damage.
Reporting accidents
If you think you have seen an accident or something that
was nearly an accident, the College really needs to know
about it! Make sure you tell a member of staff as soon
as possible so the area can be made safe. In turn the
member of staff will contact the Health & Safety Team,
who will be able to undertake a full investigation
Wearing protective clothing and
using safety equipment
Your tutor will inform you of any health and safety protective
clothing or equipment (e.g. boots or eye protection) which
should be worn or used in designated areas.
Protective clothing and equipment rules are in place to
protect you from harm and you should always follow health
and safety instructions from your tutor.
Unless informed otherwise by your tutor, you should always
wear and use the protective clothing or equipment provided.
If you are having issues with the clothing or equipment, it is
your responsibility to inform your tutor.
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