Major Incident Planning

This plan is regularly reviewed and senior staff have been trained on their roles and responsibilities within it.  A major incident would be defined as one which required the attendance of multiple emergency services and may well have resulted in loss of life. In the event of a major incident we would ask all staff and students to phone home immediately to reassure family and friends that they are unaffected. 

The plan would see the immediate formation of an Incident Management Team (IMT) tasked with managing the University through the major incident. The immediate aims of the IMT would be to:

• Minimise harm to students, staff and visitors by managing health, safety and welfare measures
• Keep the University open (business continuity) as far as is reasonably practicable in the circumstances
• Minimise any reputational damage to the University
• Keep all students and staff informed of developments without creating undue anxiety.

Should you require any further information on the Major Incident Plan, please contact our Security Manager.