Trapped Persons

Our University has a large number of lifts and machinery. Lifts have been known to break down with people still inside. Staff and students also have the potential, even with our safety programs in place, to accidentally get caught or trapped in heavy machinery.

Trapped in a Lift

1. Look for the "Lift Emergency Phone" button or phone in your lift.
2. State your location and the lift number.
3. Remember to keep calm, help will be on the way.
4. State which level you believe you are on or between.
5. Time of breakdown.

Note: In some lifts telephones are provided with advise as to whom you should call. In more modern lifts a push button, intercom type, direct dial service is provided.

Security will ensure that help is on its way either via Maintenance or the lift company directly. Security will attend to reassure lift occupants. In extreme cases the Fire Brigade may be called to assist with the rescue.

Trapped by Machinery

1. If appropriate, stop the machinery involved to prevent further injury.
2. Contact Security on x46666 and ring 000 and ask for Ambulance.
3. Contact a First Aider in your building and administer basic first aid if possible.
4. Do not attempt to release the trapped person until the Emergency Services arrive.
5. Try to contain the scene and remove unnecessary people until Security arrive.