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Fire safety in your halls

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Help keep you and your friends safe at uni

Building Safety at Sanctuary Students

We know it's probably the last think you want to think about when you start uni, but in this video you'll hear some simple do's and don't's, items banned in your accommodation, fire drills, what to do is you discover a fire in your student accommodation and upon hearing an alarm.

If you have any questions about our fire safety procedures, please contact us.

Here's more easy tips on how to prevent fires in accommodation from Greater Manchester's Fire and Rescue Service ⬇️

a poster with a pot on fire

Keep looking when cooking, never leave cooking unattended.

a poster warning against drinking and cooking

Recipe for disaster, never drink and cook.

a poster warning against blocking escape exits

Don't charge or store your battery in the hallway, communal area or where it could block your escape.

a poster warning against leaving devices charging unattended or when asleep

Don't leave your device charging unattended or when you're asleep.

a poster of a hand throwing battery into a trash can

Never put batteries in household bins. Recycle them safely at your local tip.

Do your part to keep yourself, other residents and staff members in accommodation safe by following all of our fire safety guidelines.