Welcome to Health & Safety Services at the University of Reading.  We are committed to ensuring a safe, healthy and secure environment for all staff, students, contractors and visitors.

If you are visiting us, please take a moment to review the information below to help ensure your visit is safe, smooth and productive.

Before You Arrive

• Please ensure your visit has been arranged in advance with the Health and Safety Services team

• If you have specific access requirements, inform your host ahead of your visit so we can make appropriate arrangements

• If you are attending for training, consultancy, or meetings, we will provide details of the venue, start time and any required documentation in advance

On Arrival

• Please report to the reception desk in Whiteknights House or alternate meeting location if prior agreed

• A Health and Safety Services colleague will issue you with a visitor's parking permit if required

Travel and Parking

The Health and Safety Services offices are located in the University of Reading's main administration building, Whiteknights House, Ground Floor, Room G23.

The closest available car park is Car Park 6.  Please note that you must display a valid visitor's permit to park here.  Alternatively, Car Park 1A is available as Pay & Display.  The cost is £1.50 per hour, or £10 for all day parking.  You must display a valid ticket available from the ticket machines in the car park.  The machines accept contactless payment with a credit/debit cards.

If you are issued with a visitor parking permit, please ensure that it is attached to your vehicle's rear view mirror and details can be seen clearly.

Maps of our campuses are available at the University of Reading's Visit Us page.

Health & Safety Information

Your safety is important to us. While on campus, please:

• Follow all University safety procedures and signage

• Comply with any local safety instructions provided by your host

• Wear any required personal protective equipment (PPE) if visiting operational or laboratory areas

• Remain with your host unless otherwise agreed

If you discover a hazard or are involved in an incident, report it immediately to Health and Safety Services or alternate member of staff.

Emergency Procedures

In the event of an emergency:

• Follow the instructions of University staff

• Leave the building promptly via the nearest safe exit

• Do not use lifts unless directed

• Proceed to the designated assembly point and remain there until advised it is safe to leave

If you require assistance during an evacuation, please inform us upon arrival.

First Aid

If you require first aid:

• Contact Health and Safety Services or the nearest alternate member of staff

• First aiders are available across campus

For emergencies, call 999 and then inform Security Services on +44 (0)118 378 6300

Security and Safeguarding

The University takes security and safeguarding seriously. Visitors must:

• Stay within authorised areas only

• Not allow unauthorised access to buildings

• Follow all safeguarding guidance where relevant

Accessibility

The University of Reading is committed to providing an inclusive environment.  If you have any accessibility requirements, please contact us prior to your visit so that suitable arrangements can be made.

We look forward to welcoming you to the University of Reading.  If you have any questions prior to your visit, please contact a member of the Health and Safety Services team at safety@reading.ac.uk or call +44 (0)118 378 8888.