How do I deal with and report a First Aid incident?

Should I report a First Aid injury?

Yes, there is a reporting process with details on how to report a First Aid incident.

Calling an ambulance

If the incident appears to be life threatening and requires an ambulance, then please DO NOT WAIT FOR A FIRST AIDER. For a serious emergency, inform Security as appropriate, and they will make the necessary arrangements for an ambulance to be summoned.

It is extremely important that the following details are given to Security:

1. Exact location of incident
2. Details of what the problem is and if possible whether a stretcher or wheelchair is needed.
3. Extension number of the nearest phone to the incident
4. Name of the First Aider/person in charge.

What provisions do UON have to make in relation to First Aid?

The University must ensure it has suitable and sufficient arrangements in place across each of its locations including halls of residence and academic buildings to provide an effective first aid response.  

Who provides First Aid treatment?

The Campus Security team are the University’s principal providers of first aid support, and all Security team members hold current First Aid at Work Qualifications.  

To request first aid assistance from Campus Security call 2269 (01604 872269).  The Campus Security emergency number is 2777 (01604 892777)

Alternatively, use the SafeZone app.

Location of First Aid boxes

Learning Hub:

• LH101
• LH013 in kitchenette
• LH011 in kitchenette
• The Market in kitchen
• LH201 in kitchenette
• LH211 in kitchenette
• LH301 in kitchenette
• LH244 hung on wall.

Senate:

• Ground floor reception behind desk
• The Exchange in kitchen
• Post-Graduate Space near kitchenette
• 4th floor in kitchenette.

Creative Hub:

• CH011 hung on wall
• CH104 hung on wall
• CH202 on desk
• CH203 hung on wall
• CH208 near sinks
• CH301 hung on wall
• CH310 hung on wall
• CH314 hung on wall
• CH316 hung on wall.

Visitor Centre:

• Reception behind desk.

Engine Shed:

• Reception in cupboard,

Sports Zone:

• Lab 2 hung on wall.

Student Village Reception:

• Reception behind desk.

Logistics Hub:

• Main Office.

Faith Centre:

• Reception behind desk.

Saint John's Halls:

• FM room hung on wall
• FM workshop hung on wall.