Student Living Handbook Hobart 2023

Fire

A R G Preventing false fire alarm call outs

Always use overhead exhaust fans, be cautious of steam

Use a small amount of

NEVER leave cooking unattended

Open windows if possible, to allow greater airflow

cooking spray, avoid using oil

DO NOT smoke anywhere inside University property

Be cautious of steam that might be created from hot showers

Ensure bathroom exhaust fans are always on when showering

DO NOT tamper with or hang items on fire sprinklers/ heads

Tasmanian law dictates that you must be atleast three metres from a residential entrance/exit to smoke.

DO NOT use electrical appliances that are not tagged in your room Test and Tag is the name given to the process of checking the safety of portable electrical appliances.

If you use aerosol deodorant or hairspray, use it sparingly and in small amounts

Monitor your toast, many false call-outs are due to burnt toast

DO NOT use candles or open flames in your room

A R G What to do if there is a fire

Remove yourself and others from immediate danger

Alert others by activating the fire alarm. Call 000 and Safety and Security 6226 7600

Confine the emergency by closing the doors and windows, do not lock them

Evacuate immediately to the designated assembly point. Do not return until authorsied to do so

Extinguish only if the fire is small, you have proper equipment and training, and it is safe to do so

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