Emergency Management

An emergency is defined as an abnormal situation that presents a potential or actual danger.

Examples of typical emergency situations include a fire, an explosion, the release of hazardous substances, a flood, a seismic event, a terrorist act, the reporting of explosive devices, an emergency involving activities involving the use of ionizing radiation or a biological emergency, an injury, or illness.

University facilities have established emergency plans that contain instructions on how those present should behave in the event of an emergency, the necessary steps to limit the negative consequences of the event, and how to leave the workplace - or the danger zone - in a timely and safe manner, as well as how to request the intervention of public rescue units.

In general, the operational safety line (managers, supervisors, RADRL, workers) has specific tasks established in the emergency plan.

There are also individuals identified and trained to act in the event of an emergency: 

• emergency coordinator (often the Department Director or a person designated by them)
• firefighters
• first aid workers.

The emergency plan, specific to each university location, is kept in the designated areas at the entrance to the campuses (porter's lodge/reception).

Plans indicating escape routes and essential instructions on how to behave in an emergency situation are posted in clearly visible locations throughout the building.

In the event of an alarm, all persons present who are not specifically assigned to manage emergencies must promptly, in an orderly manner and without discussion, carry out the instructions given to them by the active figures and by the public rescue operators.

University buildings are equipped with the necessary devices to deal with emergencies (fire extinguishers, emergency lights, etc.) and with escape route systems that allow access to places deemed safe.

After 4p.m. and only for technical emergencies you can contact the number +39 388 2418181.