Safety and Security

Do you know what to do in case of an emergency? For example: a fellow student who faints, theft, an accident with dangerous fluids or a fire? Call the emergency number (030) 253 44 44.

What is an accident or near-accident? 

  1. A near-accident is an unwanted, unforeseen event that could have resulted in personal injury and/or damage to the surroundings or economic damage.
  2. An accident is an unwanted, unforeseen event that has resulted in personal injury and/or damage to the surroundings or economic damage.

What is a hazardous situation? 

This is a situation in which there is a risk of injury or damage, which may be identified during an inspection.

Need emergency assistance? Call 4444

  • If you require emergency assistance from the emergency services or the UU emergency response officers or first-aiders, this is what you should do:
  • Call the emergency line (030-253) 4444. You will be connected to the FSC Security control room 24/7.
  • State where you are, what is happening and what type of assistance is required.
  • FSC Security will send the necessary help.
  • You should then report the safety incident in TOPdesk.

How to report an accident, near-accident or hazardous situation

An accident, near-accident or hazardous situation can be reported via TOPdesk quickly and easily in under a minute. So do you feel unsafe somewhere or have you witnessed a safety incident take place? Let us know. That way, we can take action immediately.