Health & Safety
The University is now at at Business Continuity Planning Level 0. All DPAG staff and student members with SSO credentials should refer to the DPAG intranet's COVID-19 advice and guides page to review the safe behaviours for University staff and students.
For non-emergency enquiries, please contact Departmental Safety Officer Carolyn Carr or the Divisional Safety Officer.
Emergencies
Emergency telephone calls can be made from any network telephone by dialling 9-999.
In the event of a serious/life threatening medical emergency call 9-999.
If the injury is less serious call Oxford 9-(01865) 220208 for Accident Service, John Radcliffe Hospital, Headington.
If it is an EYE accident: send the injured person to the Eye Hospital and call 01865 224800 to warn the hospital of their arrival (24-hour service). The Eye Hospital is in the West Wing at the John Radcliffe Hospital. The Eye Emergency Department operates a booking system, although patients with urgent, painful or sight threatening conditions will be seen promptly, so ensure that you phone ahead. First aiders may assess that ambulance transport is needed for some injuries.
Other Emergencies
For example, security issues, gas or water leaks, please follow the below instructions:
DURING WORKING HOURS
Contact a member of the Facilities Team or a safety officer. Call reception in the building you are working in if you don’t know the number or can’t get hold of anyone.
OUTSIDE WORKING HOURS
Call University Security Services on (01865 2) 89999. The Non-Emergency Police (Thames Valley) Number is (9)101, if you need to contact the local Police force.