Safety
The first priority in the event of any emergency is the safety of all people present, therefore stop and think before you act.

Danger to Life
In case of any emergency where there is danger to life, call 111. This will connect you to the fire, police and ambulance emergency service. Your location is 10 Madden Street, Auckland.

First Aid
First Aid Kits are available at Reception on 1st floor and in printing stations cupboards on floors 2, 3 and 4 and MDS cars.

All students are welcome to use them whenever its necessary. It is recommended that every student registers at a medical clinic locally.

The St John First Aid Library provides a practical guide to a range of first aid treatments.

Minimising Hazards
A hazard is anything that may cause harm – like broken glass, faulty equipment or blocked emergency exits. It's important to minimise hazards so that we can reduce the risk of accidents, injuries and sickness.

You can help minimise hazards by talking to a staff member about hazards you can't fix yourself. You can also ensure you follow standard health and safety advice around things like lifting heavy items and trip hazards.

Reducing Risks
If you, or your colleague is rushing, irritated or tired, there is a higher risk of injury to yourself or someone else.

You could put other people at risk by:

  • Not watching what you are doing
  • Not concentrating on what you are doing
  • Acting in an unsafe manner
  • Coming to school when unwell
  • Not reporting a situation which could result in someone getting hurt

Evacuation
During some emergencies, it is important to know how to evacuate the building.

If you hear the evacuation alarm:

  • Evacuate IMMEDIATELY through the nearest FIRE EXIT
  • DO NOT linger to collect personal belongings
  • DO NOT carry anything that can be spilt or dropped (at least one hand should be free)
  • DO NOT use the lifts or spiral staircases
  • DO NOT run
  • DO NOT endanger yourself or anyone else
  • Follow all instructions given by FIRE WARDENS
  • If you require assistance, wait in the stair landing
  • At street level, beware of the traffic and remain on footpaths
  • Keep away from the front of the building so that emergency services have free access
  • ASSEMBLY AREAS are on Tiramarama Way.
  • DO NOT re-enter the building until the FIRE WARDENS have given the 'all clear' announcement.

Suspicious Behaviour
Promptly report any suspicious persons or behaviour to a staff member.

Fire Safety
Please follow these fire safety rules.

  • Never block EXIT ways
  • Do not deface, obstruct or remove emergency signs
  • Do not interfere with or obstruct fire sprinklers or smoke alarms
  • Do not overload electrical equipment with an excessive number of electrical items
  • Upon hearing the fire alarm, follow evacuation procedure

Computer Comfort and Safety
By learning to set up your workstation correctly and supporting your friends could help prevent discomfort and pain caused by using a computer.

ACC has a number of great articles that which explain ways to minimise problems that can occur while working at a desk or in an office-type environment.

Electrical Appliances and Power Leads
If you notice or cause any damage to electrical appliances, you should report it immediately to a staff member. Do not use the appliance. Make sure power leads don't cause a tripping hazard.