In compliance with the provisions of Legislative Decree 626/94, the University of L'Aquila has established a Structure called PREVENTION AND PROTECTION AREA, which can be consulted regarding safety in the workplace; this Area is located in Via Giovanni Di Vincenzo 16/B, (tel. 0862.432277 and fax no. 0862.431202).
All useful information can also be found on the "home page" of the site http://www.univaq.it/section.php?id=1698 in the SECURITY section.
In the University, particular attention must be paid to research and teaching laboratories, due to the presence of systems, machines, equipment, chemical substances and biological and physical agents that, if not used correctly, can cause damage to people and things.
In any case, in the individual laboratories, it is necessary for the student to constantly refer to his/her Teacher (hereinafter referred to as the Manager, pursuant to the Interministerial Decree n.363 of 05 August 1998), who is required to adequately instruct each student, in relation to the activities that they will be carrying out.
Below are summarised the general prevention and emergency rules, which all students without distinction must scrupulously adhere to.
Please remember that failure to comply with the safety rules entails, in addition to legal sanctions, the adoption of disciplinary measures against those who fail to comply.

University Prevention Rules

For the safe management of activities, the student, within the scope of his/her responsibilities, must:

The personnel in charge is divided into: safety at work personnel, fire prevention personnel, first aid personnel, environmental hygiene personnel (waste and smoking ban control).

2. Access laboratories only with express authorization from the Manager, especially those where the presence of particular dangers is reported;
4. Observe the operational safety regulations in force in each laboratory and strictly adhere to the instruction given by the Manager and those in charge, for the purposes of collective and individual protections;
6. Observe the smoking ban pursuant to the law( Law 584/75 and sbsequent amendments); in teaching and research labratories it is also forbidden to store and consume food and drinks;
8. refrain from carrying out maneuvers without authorization and adequate training from the Manager;
10. use the systems, machines, equipment, substances, preparations and protective devices made available in an appropriate manner, preserving them carefully and avoiding tampering with or removing them;
12. take care of one's own safety and health as well as that of other people present in the workplace, who may be affected by one's actions or omissions;
14. actively collaborate with the Manager, the Security Officers and the university services, in order to maintain the efficiency of the system set up for security;
16. undergo any individual and health checks, where required;
18. immediately report to the Manager, or to the Personnel, or to the University Prevention and Protection Area or to the Competent Doctor, any malfunction of the protective devices or dangerous situations of which one becomes aware, taking direct action, within the scope of one's own competences, to eliminate or reduce such deficiencies or dangers;

Emergency Procedure

In advance, in non-emergency conditions, review the plans prepared, at the time, by the Security Service regarding escape routes, assembly points and other useful information for safety in the place where you are.
In the event of an emergency or alarm, the student must:

2. keep calm, because panic is usually the first danger;
4. comply with the instructions given by the staff or the procedures established for the specific situation;
6. proceed in an orderly manner outside the building or to the nearest safe place, following the shortest route indicated by the appropriate signs and in the posted plans, closing the fire doors; in the event of a fire, do not use the elevators;
8. if the situation allows, before leaving, place any dangerous substances in a safe place; in any case, do not carry out any maneuver for which the student has not been previously instructed.

Useful Emergency References

• Unique Phone emergency number (Police, Ambulance, firefighters) phone: 112;
• Poison Control Center of Rome: phone. 06-3054343 / 06-490603 (24h/24h);

Student Accident Insurance

Please be advised that, pursuant to Presidential Decree 30/06/1965, no. 1124, regularly enrolled university students, whether in or out of course, are insured against accidents they may incur while carrying out experiences and exercises included in the teaching programs.
In the event of an accident that results in an absence of at least 1 day (excluding the day of the accident), the student is required to immediately notify the Director of the Facility where the accident occurred.

For further information, please refer to the relevant University Office:

Occupational Health and Safety Area