Responsibilities

The university management is responsible for setting up an emergency organization.

Managers are responsible for on-site fire protection in their area of responsibility.

• They ensure that all requirements arising from fire protection and the training of employees regarding behavior in the event of fire or other hazards are observed.
• They also ensure that escape routes are kept clear of objects at all times and that emergency exit doors can be opened easily at any time.

Employees and students observe the guidelines and implement them.

The Occupational, Environmental and Health Protection Department organizes courses for fire safety assistants, procures fire extinguishers etc. and commissions periodic inspections of fire extinguishers and extinguishing and fire alarm systems. Your contacts are Uwe Tepe and Claus Poppe.

The topic of "fire protection" is part of the regular training sessions.

The fire safety officers Uwe Tepe and Claus Poppe organize and monitor the implementation of the measures resulting from the respective fire safety regulations.

In particular, these are the following tasks:

• They are the central point of contact for all fire safety matters.
• Coordinating fire safety activities and liaising with other departments, the fire department, etc.
• Advice on planning, procurement and changes to structural installations and processes.
• Providing assistance and support in the event of a fire.
• Determining alternative measures in the event of failure or decommissioning of fire protection equipment.
• Monitoring compliance with fire protection regulations, official requirements, inspections and fire protection concepts.
• Support in instructing employees in fire safety.
• Informing the university management of any fire safety deficiencies.