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Easter holiday closures: essential working out of hours procedure

The majority of University academic and office buildings will be closed from Friday 25 March to Wednesday 30 March inclusive. Students can find more information about opening hours in this bespoke SUSSED post.

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As in the past, the University’s out-of-hours policy will apply throughout this period. For more information, please visit the University website.

As specified, anyone wishing to enter/use a building on any of these closed days must:

(i) Complete a risk assessment for the activity concerned, particularly covering the lone work aspect, if this is not all already covered in an existing risk assessment.

(ii) Obtain permission from their Dean or Head of Academic Unit or Service Director – who should confirm that a suitable and sufficient risk assessment is in place – using Form A on the above site.

(iii) Register with the Central Control Room by copying the completed Form A and the Dean’s / Head of Academic Unit’s / Director’s permission to CCR at: [email protected]

(iv) Also complete and retain Form B on the above site, and have this on their person whilst in the building on closed days.

Please note that the telephony system is being upgraded on Tuesday 29 March between 09:00 – 18:00. After this time, the system will require fully testing and works will be complete at the end of Wednesday 30 March. During this closure period:

  • Internal phones, including lifts will not be available
  • If on site, ensure you have a fully charged mobile
  • In an emergency contact 023 80555 8477. Please note the Avenue Campus will remain closed for this period.
 
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