Overview
ECA has a number of health and safety policies. Forms for various procedures are available on this page.
The ECA Health and Safety handbook outlines all procedures and policies in place.
Specific forms for risk assessment are also necessary in specific contexts. The first link below goes to the general University of Edinburgh Risk Assessment page, from which all such forms are available. This is followed by several direct links to frequently used forms.
- Fieldwork Assessment: Form FA1 (PDF)
- Fieldwork Assessment: Form FA1 (Word)
- Guidance for Fieldwork Assessment: Form FA1
First Aid and other emergencies
Adverse events
The UoE operates an on-site, First Aid, Emergency Defibrillation (ECA main campus only) and Security provision.
If you require any emergency assistance always contact the Servitors or your local first aider (Specialist Technician) in the first instance.
Lists of local first aiders are posted locally - please make sure you know who this person is.
Every injury must be reported using the online accident reporting form.
Emergencies
Dial 2222 (from an internal line)
Medical Emergencies
Dial 999 for Ambulance (external number)
All other emergency situations
University of Edinburgh Security - +44 (0) 131 651 3999 (external number)
Reporting accidents
All accidents, incidents and 'near misses' must be reported via the online UOE Accident/Incident Report form.
For more information please see the Accident / Incident Reporting guidelines.
First aid contacts
Health and safety at the University
- Health and Safety homepage
- University Health and Safety Policy
- Guidance on health and safety issues for University staff and students
- Model templates, generic risk assessments and checklists
This article was published on Jan 14, 2013