Health and Safety information for students of Massey University
The University's Health and Safety policy details the responsibility of students to play a vital role in maintaining a safe and healthy workplace for employees, students and visitors.
It is important to:
- ensure that no action or inaction causes harm to another person
- observe all safe work procedures, rules and instructions
- ensure that all accidents, incidents and unsafe conditions are reported to the appropriate person.
Preparing for an emergency
- Know emergency procedures for your area (from coloured flip charts and evacuation signage).
- Know the location of your nearest fire alarm call point.
- Know where to locate a first aider and first aid kit.
Information on chemicals
Access to safety data sheets on chemicals, precautions to take and what to do in emergency situations such as a spill, accidental poisoning.
Security
Please carry your student ID card on you at all times.
Campus Security can be contacted 24 hours a day, 7 days a week as follows:
Protect yourself and others against illness
Good hygiene practices
- Wash and dry hands thoroughly for at least 20 seconds
- Keep coughs and sneezes covered and put tissues straight into the rubbish bin
- Social distancing - remain at least one metre away from sick people
- Keep areas ventilated
If you have been in contact with anybody with flu-like symptoms
- Attend to your normal activities and follow good hygiene practices
- Monitor your health regularly
- If you experience any symptoms during the day, then immediately inform your lecturer/supervisor and isolate yourself from others
