Safety, Health and Welfare

Emergency Quick Links

Contact Numbers
Location of AEDs
Procedures
Ordering First-Aid
Risk Assessment
Social Media

At TU Dublin, the safety and well-being of our staff and students are our top priorities. This page provides essential information on how to respond to emergencies on campus, including key contacts, procedures, and resources to ensure a swift and effective response. Stay informed and prepared to help keep our university safe.

TU Dublin Emergency Response Video

Fire and Evacuation Links

Campus Emergency Contact Numbers

Security Control Centre 24-hour (Orchard House, Grangegorman) Extn. 7615/7616
External Call (01) 2207615

Emergency Personnel - OUT OF HOURS CITY CAMPUS Outside normal operational hours, an external Security Service Provider based in the Security Control Centre in Orchard House is responsible for co-ordinating the response to an emergency and updating the Head of Campus & Estates at the first reasonable opportunity.

Emergency Personnel - OUT OF HOURS BLANCHARDSTOWN CAMPUS Outside normal operational hours, the external Security Service Provider who provides a 24-hour service, is responsible for informing the Head of Campus & Estates and Head Caretaker of an emergency at the first reasonable opportunity.

Emergency Personnel - OUT OF HOURS TALLAGHT CAMPUS Outside normal operational hours, the external Security Service Provider who provides a 24-hour service, is responsible for informing the Head of Campus & Estates of an emergency at the first reasonable opportunity.

Location of Automated External Defibrillators (AED) in TU Dublin

Location of AEDs in TU Dublin

First Aid

Ordering First-Aid Supplies

Designated/responsible staff member/ first-aider in each School/Function carries out periodic checks of stocks in their local first-aid kit(s).
The staff member submits a request for replacement supplies to the SHW Office using the online form below.
An on-screen notification is displayed to acknowledge receipt of submission.
The SHW Administrator receives an alert and checks the form submitted.
After the 25th of each month, all orders received are processed, packed and delivered from the SHW Office to the relevant staff member.
The SHW Office issues a notification email to the staff member on the day of delivery.
The staff member ensures that the first-aid supplies are replenished as required.

TU Dublin First-Aid Materials Order Form

First-Aid Response Plans for Medical Conditions

All students, staff members, visitors/ campus users with an underlying medical condition are advised to;

Wear an information necklace/ bracelet identifying his/her condition or carry a medical ID wallet card
Carry on their person at all times any medication required
Inform relevant staff/colleagues/ line manager/ event organiser
Register with the TU Dublin City Campus Disability Service

There are a number of Generic First Response Plans available below:

Allergy Anaphylaxis First-Aid Response Plan
Asthma First-Aid Response Plan
Diabetes First-aid Response Plan
Epilepsy First-Aid Response Plan
Fainting First-Aid Response Plan
Heart Condition First-Aid Response Plan

TU Dublin Process for Medical Risk Assessment

This assessment is for staff/ students with medical conditions (e.g. epilepsy, heart or fainting condition etc.) that may affect their safety while working/studying in the University, particularly in high risk environments such as kitchens, laboratories or workshops,
A staff member (or line manager on their behalf) contacts the SHW Office to request a medical risk assessment.
A student can be referred by the Disability Support Service or the Head of School/Function using the online referral form.
On receipt of the referral, the SHW Administrator notifies the relevant Occupational Health Advisor (OHA) with responsibility for the Faculty/Function.
The OHA will contact the student or staff member directly to arrange an appointment to discuss.
The OHA will complete a medical risk assessment detailing control measures and persons responsible etc.
In some circumstances advice maybe sought from TU Dublin’s external Occupational Health Provider.
The completed risk assessment will be communicated to the staff member/ student and their line manager/ Head of School.
The line manager/ Head of School works with the staff member/ student to implement all control measures.

Social Media During Emergencies

Social media has become a critical component to deliver news faster and to a wider audience than traditional news sources for emergencies. This however has the potential for misinformation. Members of the TU Dublin community should refrain from spreading emergency information on their personal social media and should also refrain from sharing images relating to emergencies.

All queries in relation to communications in emergency scenarios should be referred to the Communications and Marketing Function.

More Useful Information

How to make an emergency call (Media Clip)

Speech or hearing impairment: If you are deaf, have a hearing impairment or speech disorder, you can register for a service that will allow you to text 112 in an emergency. You should register your phone for the 112 SMS service in advance so that it will be ready to go in the case of the emergency.

How to use the 112 text Service for Emergency Services in Ireland

Reporting

Reporting Quick Links

Accident Form
Incident Form
Other Forms
Evacuation Form

Below is a list of all TU Dublin's online Safety, Health & Welfare (SHW) Report Forms.

TU Dublin Accident Report Form

All Accidents and injuries must be reported within 24-hours to the Safety, Health & Welfare Office using the online accident report form.
They must also be reported to the relevant Line Manager/Supervisor/Head of School/Function.
The accident report form is completed by the injured person or the person to whom the accident was reported.
Visitors, Contractors/Service Providers or any third party are required to immediately inform their host/contact person if they are involved in an accident.
If a driver is involved in a road traffic accident whilst on University business, this must be reported to the Head of School/Function and an accident report form should be completed as well as completing any forms required by the Driver's insurance company. Students on work placement should notify the host organisation and the University Mentor, should they be involved in an accident/dangerous occurence. A TU Dublin accident report form should be completed.
Those on overseas University business should notify the host organisation, their line manager and the local authority (if required). A TU Dublin accident report form should be completed.
Accidents will be investigated by the Manager/Supervisor in charge of the area in which the accident occured.
A Safety Representative has the right to inspect immediately where an accident or dangerous occurrence has taken place, or where there is imminent danger or risk to the safety, health and welfare of any person. To facilitate this, Heads of School/Function endeavour to notify their local Safety Representative immediately in such a scenario. In the event of a serious accident/dangerous occurence, the Safety, Health and Welfare Senior Manager will liaise with the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) and Gardai.
The statutory reporting of accidents and dangerous occurrences to the HSA will be completed by the SHW Administrator.
Watch Accident Report Form Completion Guidelines

Campus and Estates Site and Security Incident Report Form

Please report a site or security incident e.g. theft, utility failure, violence, vandalism etc. using the online Site and Security Incident Report Form.
Watch Site & Security Incident Report Form Completion Guidelines

For Structural Issues please contact Campus & Estates Helpdesk estates.helpdesk@tudublin.ie

Other Forms

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