HKUST JC Hall Resident Handbook 2021-22

Security and Safety 1. Personal Safety  Keep your room and apartment LOCKED whenever you leave or when you are sleeping.  Inform hall attendants of the Management Of ce or security guards immediately if you nd anyone acting suspicious in the hall premises.  If you plan to leave Hong Kong for a while, it would be advisable to inform others of your whereabouts and contact information, e.g. your fellow schoolmates, roommate, or the Management Of ce. 2. Electrical Safety To avoid electrical accident, here are the safety tips on using electricity.  Reducing the use of extension units or universal adaptors.  Extension cords should only be used on temporary basis.  Using only electrical appliances that meet safety standard for use in Hong Kong.  Keeping electrical appliances away from water.  Do not open or interfere with the power circuit box in the apartment. Contact the Management Of ce if you encounter any problems. To learn more about electricity safety, please visit the website of Electrical and Mechanical Services Department http://www.emsd.gov.hk/en/electricity_safety/index.html 3. Loss or Theft  DO NOT keep large sums of money, jewellery or valuable items in the room.  DO NOT leave any valuables unattended. Report any loss or theft to the Management Of ce immediately. 4. Lost and Found Any lost property found in the hall should be handed in to the Management Of ce or the Security Control Centre of the University immediately. 5. In Case of Fire 5.1 On Hearing the Fire Alarm: - Leave the bui lding immediately by fol lowing the evacuation procedures. 5.2 Discovering a Fire: - Call the Management Of ce and state clearly the location of the re. - DON’T put yourself at risk. You may attempt to extinguish the re by using suitable re ghting equipment nearby ONLY IF you have learnt how to use the equipment and when the situation is SAFE for you to do so. Make sure that your escape route will not be impeded by the re. - If the re gets out of control, close the door and leave the area by following the evacuation procedures. - Raise the alarm by breaking the nearest break-glass point (if the alarm has not yet been activated) and alert people nearby by shouting “FIRE”. 24