SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT

Humanitas University promotes a culture of health and safety that extends beyond the clinical setting: a concrete commitment to protecting people and the environment, fully aligned with its identity as a Life Sciences university.

Since its foundation, the University has integrated sustainability and responsibility into its growth — both in the expansion of activities and of facilities — creating a healthy, safe and stimulating environment for students, faculty and staff. The vision is a campus capable of offering optimal conditions for study, work and research, with a strong focus on people’s health and on reducing environmental impact.

Specifically, the University is committed to

  • Clean energy and energy saving: towards a gas‑free campus
  • Responsible water management
  • Waste separation, plastic reduction and a circular economy
  • Sustainable mobility
  • Counselling and personal wellbeing.

Discover our HSE (Health, Safety & Environment) Policy and further information.

Occupational health and safety

Humanitas University has a specialised team dedicated to prevention and to promoting the wellbeing of the university community across the campus: lecture theatres, laboratories, libraries, offices and shared spaces. Key activities include:

  • Risk assessment for new activities or research projects;
  • Recommendations on personal and collective protective equipment;
  • Ergonomic checks of study and work environments;
  • Coordination with Occupational Medicine teams and the safety units of the Humanitas Hospital Group.

You can submit reports or suggestions via this link.

Emergencies and First Aid

Campus safety is ensured by an organised emergency management system operating 24/7 and strengthened during peak times of campus activity. It includes:

Specialised emergency teams

  • In case of fire: personnel trained for high‑risk scenarios (level 3), maintenance technicians and fire wardens.
  • In case of a medical emergency: healthcare staff and operators trained in first aid and BLS‑D (Basic Life Support & Defibrillation).

– A medical room equipped with first‑aid supplies and an AED, available to authorised personnel.

– Regular evacuation drills to test the effectiveness of procedures and raise awareness across the university community.

How to raise the alarm
  • Call 02 8224 6354 or dial 6354 from an internal phone
  • Use a black phone or a SOS column
  • Press the red fire alarm button (only in case of fire)
  • Contact the Info Point in Building A

In the event of an evacuation, follow the indicated emergency routes and proceed to the nearest assembly point.

Certifications of Excellence

The University’s commitment is reflected in a management system certified to the highest international standards:

  • ISO 45001 (since 2022): for occupational health and safety management, protecting not only staff but also students, visitors and all campus users.
  • ISO 14001 (since 2023): for environmental management, aiming to reduce energy and resource consumption, prevent pollution and protect the environment.

HSE system performance is continuously monitored to improve quality, safety and environmental impact.