Chaperons in the case of evacuation

In accordance with the Fire Safety Regulations of the University of Münster, chaperons should be designated to aid people with disabilities in the event of evacuation.

Rules on designating chaperons for students with disabilities

  •  Responsibility lies with the instructor whose course the student is currently attending.
  • Two chaperons are verbally nominated by the course participants present before the course begins.
  • Each chaperon is assigned their individual tasks.
  • Chaperons must carry out their respective tasks without endangering themselves.

For more information, please contact the Occupational Health and Environment Protection Office.

Contact:

Stabsstelle Arbeits- und Umweltschutz
Johann-Krane-Weg 25
48149 Münster
brandschutz@uni-muenster.de
 

Chaperons’ tasks in case of emergency or evacuation

Chaperons are responsible for assisting persons with disabilities in the event of emergency or evacuation. What their tasks involve depends on the case at hand:

Case 1: The person with the disability/impairment is able to leave the building on their own via the stairs.

  • The chaperon accompanies the person with the disability/impairment to the assembly point.

Case 2: The disabled/impaired person is unable to leave the building on their own.

  • Designated chaperons escort the disabled/impaired persons to a safe area or at least outside the danger zone (IMPORTANT: Do not use elevators in case of fire).
  • If possible, chaperons should notify the fire brigade directly by telephone (112 or 0112) about their exact location (the fire brigade is in charge of rescuing people from buildings).
  • Otherwise, the fire brigade’s contact learns of their exact location from the chaperons (usually at the assembly point).

About safe areas

Safe areas are usually stairwells (see escape and rescue plans displayed in your respective building), where secure shelter is guaranteed for at least 90 minutes. If you are unable to access a stairwell, seek shelter in rooms which are as far away from the fire as possible. Be sure to inform the fire brigade of your location.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact the Occupational Health and Environment Protection Office.