Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan (PEEP)
The University aims to assist any person who may have difficulty in evacuating any of its buildings in the event of an emergency such as a fire. These difficulties could arise from permanent, long term or temporary reasons. Although not exhaustive, the following is a guide as to what may be relevant:
- Mobility impairment ranging from strains and sprains through use of walking aid and wheelchair; most relevant are problems using stairs, travelling distances or opening doors
- Visual or hearing problems, in particular not becoming aware that a fire alarm has actuated or being able to follow directions (signs or verbal)
- Dexterity issues which may cause difficulty opening doors
- Cognitive problems or learning difficulties; those relevant would be such as panic attacks or difficulty in following or comprehending instructions
Employees and students or their relevant line manager / tutor must make the Workplace Health, Safety and Wellbeing team aware if a Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan is required. Workplace Health, Safety and Wellbeing team will complete an evacuation plan with the person requiring a PEEP.
Creating an evacuation plan
For individuals that may have difficulty evacuating during an emergency evacuation of university buildings, completion of one of the PEEP forms below will required. Personal details provided will be administered on a confidential basis, protecting anonymity if required. PEEP documents will be reviewed by the Fire Safety team.
Each PEEP form contains generic arrangements that apply to most individual’s needs. Where necessary further adjustments will be tailored to the individual and could include physical assistance, technical aids, more suitable accommodation and training. PEEP arrangements will attempt to take into account all areas on campus that are regularly frequented, whether for work or social activity.
Students living in the The Meadows, The Copse, University Quays or The Pastures, can inform the accommodation provider ULiving / Derwent FM/ BYES if a PEEP is required for accommodation areas.
PEEP forms
To create a PEEP, complete one of the following forms and send it to fire@essex.ac.uk:
- Cognitive issues (.docx)
- Dexterity or weakness issues (.docx)
- Hearing impairment (.docx)
- Mobility (.docx)
- Vision impairment (.docx)
PEEP forms will be kept by Fire Safety for as long as it is required. Relevant details may be passed to others, but only if considered necessary. If circumstances change or a PEEP is no longer needed, details can be updated by Fire Safety or removed from records.
To discuss PEEP's in more details contact the Fire Safety Manager (see contact details below).
Staff members can also contact Equality, Diversity and Inclusion by emailing inclusion@essex.ac.uk. Students may contact Student Services Hub.
Students living in the The Meadows, The Copse, University Quays or The Pastures, can inform the accommodation provider ULiving / Derwent FM/ BYES if a PEEP is required for accommodation areas.
