SEPS will also check periodically to make sure that these rules are complied with. SEPS also provides training in classroom and practical settings. SEPS is not an emergency service. Educating the campus community about fire prevention and emergency procedures through training and fire drills is the principal means of achieving this. The Fire Prevention Section surveys campus facilities for fire safety and ensures that fire protection systems receive appropriate tests and maintenance.
Special emphasis is placed on fire safety in residential and public buildings.
Chemical Safety SEPS monitors the management procedures for the safe use of hazardous chemicals. The use of some chemicals is constrained by law, and here SEPS have to ensure compliance. SEPS investigates accidents and complaints, and to a limited extent monitors exposure to hazardous substances. The Biological Safety Adviser liaises with departmental staff to prevent infection or allergies caused by exposure to biological materials. There are strict legal requirements in this area that we must rigorously follow.