Emergency response and first aid information for employees

What can employees do themselves?

• Alert others in case of an emergency

  Employees and students have an important role in alerting others in case of an incident, calamity or other acute situation. To activate the alarm (see the alarm card in the workspace) in case of a fire or accident, break the glass of the red handheld fire alarm to:

  - directly alert the campus control room
  (see the instructions in the workspace)

  and

  - call the VU emergency number 22222 or 020 598 22 22.
  If you call the VU emergency number, you will be connected to the campus control room.

  Note: if you are in the VU Sports Centre at Uilenstede, call the national emergency number: 0-112 (from VU landlines) or 112 (using your mobile).

  If someone has been injured, stay with them until help arrives. An emergency response officer will come to the scene of the fire or accident and take the necessary action.

• Using an AED

  The AED is an important device, but it does not replace CPR. Heart massage and mouth-to-mouth resuscitation always remain the first step in emergency care. Anyone can use an AED, even if they have never received training. Research shows that even untrained people can use an AED successfully, so you should always use an AED if necessary. In most VU buildings, you will find an AED by the entrance, at security or reception.

• Life-threatening situations

  In situations where someone’s life is at risk (for instance in case of heart failure or if someone is seriously injured) and urgent medical attention is needed, the following action can be taken (usually by someone with first aid training or security):

  1. Call 112 to request an ambulance. Tell the operator: 
     - what the situation is (victim needs resuscitation, accident with injuries); 
     - where help is needed (location of the accident).
  2. Call the VU emergency number (22222 or 020 598 22 22) as soon as possible, report the location and nature of the incident, and tell the operator that an ambulance is on its way.

• Subsequent reporting or recording an incident or accident

  All incidents and accidents must be registered. You can report them via the internal safety hotline. The report is then sent to the HR, Health, Safety and Environment department and security. 

  You can also use this form if you want to report an unsafe situation that does not require an immediate response.

  Undesirable or unsafe circumstances where someone has been exposed to hazardous materials (such as carcinogenic substances) or biological agents (such as pathogenic bacteria), or the discharge of contaminants into the environment (soil, water and air) are all situations that must be reported as well.

  When must an accident be reported to the Netherlands Labour Authority?

  An accident must be reported if it involved a deadly victim, or if someone suffered permanent injuries or required hospitalisation. Permanent injuries include amputation, blindness, chronic physical conditions and psychological trauma. Hospitalisation also includes short-stay admissions. Outpatient treatment is not considered hospitalisation.

  If you think you have witnessed a serious accident, alert the HR, Health, Safety and the Environment department by calling 22222.

  The quickest way for managers to report serious workplace accidents (also outside office hours) is by calling 0800 5151.

• Evacuation instructions for teaching staff

  Abbreviated evacuation instructions for teaching staff
  Evacuation fact sheet - instructions for teaching staff

• Extra information

  • VU emergency contact numbers and campus evacuation plan 
  • Report accident

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