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Instructions For  Emergency Situations

In case of an emergency do not wait for instructions from the staff, leave and help others who are in the same situation.

General Emergency Number 112

Dial 112 in genuine emergencies when someone’s life, health, property or the environment is threatened or in danger.

Report an emergency:

·         Dial 112. if you have a 112 App in your phone, use it.

·         Describe the emergency, what has happened and where.

·         Follow the instructions you are given.

·         Do not hang up until told to do so.

·         Redial 112 if the situation changes significantly.

Other important numbers
Poison Information Center (HUS) 0800 147 111, +358  9 471 977
Medical Helpline 116 117
Police Helpline 0295 419 800
HAMK University Safety Officer Reima Kallinen +358 40 586 7982

1. Campus Information

Valkeakoski Campus
www hamk.fi/valkeakoski
Town and province Valkeakoski, Pirkanmaa
Address 1 Lotilantie 16, 37630 Valkekakoski  (A Building )
Address 2 Tietotie 1, 37630 Valkeakoski (B building)
Gathering points A:  Parking lot in the east, in front of sports hall
B: Parking lot near Valkeakoski secondary school

1.1 Campus Map

Valkeakoski campus is located in Lotila area, about 3 kilometersfrom the town center.

The campus safety team coordinates and develops safety activities in the campus.

1.2 Contact Information

Kiireellisissä hätätapauksissa soita  112, vastaa hätäkeskuspäivystäjän kysymyksiin ja seuraa häneltä saamiasi ohjeita.

Vahtimestarit ja info (email: firstname.familyname@hamk.fi)
Caretaker (part-time) Hanna Kivelä, +358 50 478 0766
Student Affairs Secretary Päivi Jokela, +358 400 242 679
Campus Safety Team ( email: firstname.familyname@hamk.fi )
Head of Safety Team Jussi Horelli, puh. +358 40 551 6411
Safety Coordinator Timo Viitala, puh.  +358 50 911 3855
Occupational safety and health (email: firstname.familyname@hamk.fi)
Labour Protection Manager Jyrki Miettunen, puh. +358  40 538 1681
Labour Protection Representative Birgitta Pirhonen, puh. + 358  40 821 5477
Property maintenance (email: firstname.familyname@hamk.fi)
Building Technology Caretaker Mika Elijoki, puh. 050 563 4034
Construction Supervisor Timo Väänänen, puh. 040 722 9171
Service providers
Security guard services Securitas puh. +358 20 491 2600
Electricity Valkeakosken Energia, puh. 03 5691 5520
Water management Valkeakosken vesihuoltolaitos 040 335 7723

2. Risk and Hazard Assesment

2.1 Number of People

Below is the estimation of people on campus. It can differ especially during the evenings and weekends.

Estimate 6-18 18-22 22-6
Weekdays 100-500 10-50 alle 5
Weekends 50-100 alle 20 alle 5

2.2 Building and Surrounding

Buildings on campus:

Building Address Floors Facilities
A Lotilantie 16 3 Auditorium,   Classrooms, working spaces, offices
B Tietotie 1 3 Auditorium,   Classrooms, working spaces, offices

Campus Area

Campus buildings are surrounded by a parking lots, park and forest. Valkeakoski secondary school is also located on campus. There is some traffic through and around the area.

Campus Surroundings

VAAO campus is about 500 meters east. There is industrial sites within 5 kilometers from the campus.

2.3 Recognized Risks

To prevent accident risk assessments are made frequently.

Below is the risk assessment for the campus.

Risk or hazard Risk Value Potential Effect Risk Treatment
Fire Low suspension of operations, injuries, damages Fire safety equipment
Theft Low financial losses Security equipment
Unwanted behavior Low suspension of operations, injuries, damages Security equipment and services
Water or Electricity suppl interruptions Low suspension of operations, damages, financial losses Contingency planning and activities
Accident near the campus low suspension of operations, injuries Contingency planning and activities

2.4 Identifying and Treating the Risks

Safety Skills

Each member of the community has an important role in creating the strong safety culture. Please follow the campus group in Yammer to learn more about the safety trainings and events.

Each member of the staff should take time to learn the 3 E's of basic safety:

  1. Evacuation - how to get out and help others to exit the building
  2. Emergency first aid - how to assess the state of a person and start the first aid procedures
  3. Extinguishing - how to put out a small fire with basic equipment

Safety Walks

One of the best ways to improve the safety is safety walks. During a safety walk safety arrangement and equipment is checked and risks and hazards assessed.

Checklist for safety walk (Coming soon)

Safety Observations

In order to improve the safety everyone should report any safety issues they observe. All the ideas on how o improve the safety is also always welcome!

Use the link below to report a safety issue or idea:

Safety observation form

You can also always contact the University Safety Officer:

(email: firstname.famliyname@hamk.fi)
University Safety Officer Reima Kallinen +358 40 586 7982

3. Safety Arrangements

3.1 Personal Safety

Mobile phone

The most important safety equipment is the mobile phone. You should always carry it with you and make sure it has enough battery to operate.

We recommend the 112 APP to all phones. HAMK Staff phones have it by default.

Learn more about using the mobile phone in emergency situation:

Access control and security guards

All HAMK building have access control. Staff and students will be issued with access tags and keys. Some areas have restricted access. If you lose or misplace your tag or key report it to property management as soon as possible.

Security guard services on the campus are provided by Securitas oy. Security guards can sometimes be asked for an event or situation to ensure safety.

HAMK ID Card

HAMK staff wear a HAMK ID Badge. It is highly recommended to wear the card while on campus at all times.

3.2 Fire Safety

Safety Maps

In all building there is a safety map on each floor. The map shows the location of fire and medical safety equipment, exits and other relevant information. Please get familiar with the maps of areas where you work or study frequently and re-examine them regularly.

Fire Alarm and Evacuation

Get familiar with alarm systems and emergency exits on buildings and areas where you work or study frequently. Take every alarm seriously, evacuate as soon as you hear it. Always take your mobile phone with you.

Use the chart below to identify alarm and exit signs:

Extinguishing equipment

There are fire extinguishers, fire hose reels and fire blankets that can be used to put out fire. Please get familiar with the equipment.  Use the chart below to identify the equipment:

Learn more about using the extinguishing equipment in emergency situation:

3.3 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.

Use the chart below to identify the first aid equipment:

Learn about the basic first aid in different situations:

Defibrillators

There are 2 defibrillators in the campus.

Building Defibrilaattorin sijainti
A 1st floor main lobby
B 1st floor main lobby

3.4 Other Safety Arrangements

Working With Live Fire

Working with live fire requires a permission from the property services. In this camous there are no designated areas for working with fire.

4. Emergency Shelters

There are three shelters in the campus. Shelters can be set up for use in 72 hours.

Building Shelter Location
A Basement (two shelter)
B Basement

5. Campus Safety Instructions

6. General Safety Instructions

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