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1. Important telephone numbers

In a serious situation where people are in immediate danger or considerable amount of property is at risk, you should always contact the authorities first.

The General emergency number for calling an ambulance, fire departement, police or social services is 112. Works on all mobile phones, even without SIM card.

When you need to call 112:

  • If you can, make the call yourself
  • Let the dispatcher know who is calling and what has happened
  • Tell the exact address and the town you are calling from
  • Answer all the questions, do not rush or try to explain everything
  • Follow the instructions from the dispatcher
  • End call only when dispatcher gives you the permission to do so.

Other authorities you may need to call in different situation include the following:

Number Description
116 117 Medical helpline for acute medical situation, like illness.  Call this number before going to the clinic.
0800 147 111 or +358 9 471 977 Poison Information Center of Helsinki University Central Hospital (HUS)  that helps you to identify and give first aid for harmful substances.
0295 419 800 Police natioal helpline for gives advice on non-urgent matters regarding passports traffic, crime reports and lost property.

If the situation is not urgent, you can contact the campus and university safety staff:

Number Description
+358 40 832 0842 Heikki Peltoniemi, Head of campus safety team
+358 40 839 7246 Tommi Syrjälä. safety coordinator and facilities caretaker
+358 40 4586 7982 Reima Kallinen, university safety office

2. Campus map and general information

There is on assembly area for evacuation in the campus:

  • On the parking area next to the greenhouses
Riihimäki campus
web pages hamk.fi/lepaa
Adress Lepaantie 129, Lepaa
Service advices
+359 3 646 5282, + 358 3 646 5262 Lepaa facilities services (water, heat etc.)
+358 20 690911 Elenia (electricity)
Estimated number of people on campus during day during evening at night
Weekdays 150-300 50-100 < 50
Weekends 10-100 < 20 < 10

3. Safety Observations

If you see, hear, notice or feel there is a safety concern at the campus, do not hesitate to report it as soon as possible. You can submit a safety observation in the following ways:

Method Description
Safety observation form Fill the form to submit the observation. The form can be sent anonymously.
Email about the observation Send an email to safety@hamk.fi
HAMK Sevicedesk (requires login) Submit a new ticket in the category "Safety observation"
Call safety officer You can contact the HAMK safety officer Reima Kallinen by calling  +358 40 586 7982 or by email name.lastname@hamk.fi

4. Safety measures

4.1 Personal safety

  • Always keep your mobile phone with you
  • Learn how to call 112 and install the 112 app to your phone
  • If you feel like you should report a safety observation, do it. It is better to report something that may not important then not report something that can be very important.
  • Think ahead and find out about the safety issues in your working space. Check the location exits and safety equipment regularly

If you are a member of staff:

  • Always wear your ID Card at campus. This is the best way to identify and also to be identified as a member  of staff.
  • Keep your keys with you at all times, as many doors might be locked. Also, lock the doors if you want to keep unauthorized  people outside.
  • Take part in safety trainings and excercises. Even if your colleague has the skill, she or he might be the one needing the help.

Here are some videos to watch about  personal safety:

4.2 Fire safety

Fire alarm is probably the most  common interruption of everyday safety. When a fire alarm goes of or someone reports a fire, you should evacuate immediately. HAMK Staff is traoned to evacuation procedures and will guide students and guests to gathering points.

Here are the symbols for fire alarms and exit signs:

If you hear or receive a fire alarm, react immediately:

  • Pick up your mobile phone and outdoor clothes, if they are near you
  • lock your computer and shut down all machines and equipment that you were using
  • Leave the area and make sure no one stays behind
  • Move to the closest exit following the emegency exit route signs
  • If you meet people on the way, tell them to exit at once too
  • When you get outside, move well away from the building
  • Make your way to the assembly area and stay there until you get further instructions from staff or authorities

There is also  plenty of fire extinguishing equipment available to put out small fires or to ease the evacuation if there is flames near by.

Here are the symbols for extinguishing equipment:

Here are some videos you can watch about evacuation and fire safety equiment:

4.3 First aid

Everyone should have at least a general idea on first aid. The most important thing is to react, to assess the situation and call 112 for help, if needed.

Here are the symbols that help you to identify the first aid equipment:

Here are some videos you can watch to learn about the basic first aid procedures in different situations:

There is one defibrillator at the campus, located in the 1st floor lobby of main building.

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