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RAKMHSUPOLICIES&PROCEDURESMANUALPolicy Code:7.2PolicyOwnerCOOVersion& DateJan2026(V 1.0)Page No.:Page 1of 67.2LIFE SAFETY & EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESSPurposeThis policy establishes the institutional framework for protecting life, managing emergencies, and supportingcontinuity and recovery of essentialUniversity servicesduring incidents that may pose risks to people, facilities, or critical operations.It integrates life safety, emergency preparedness, infection prevention, and public health protection measures, including food safety, to ensure a safe and resilient campus environment.ScopeThis policy applies to:%u2022All students, faculty, staff, contractors, and visitors %u2022All University premises, facilities, and operations %u2022All University-related activities conducted on or off campus %u2022All food service operations and catering services within the University.DefinitionsLife Safety:Measures, systems, and controls intended to protect individuals from immediate threats to life, including fire, structural failure, and hazardous conditions.Emergency:Any unplanned event that poses an immediate risk to life, health, property, or essential University operations and requires urgent response.Evacuation:The organized and controlled movement of occupants from an unsafe area to a designated place of safety.Disaster:A significant incident that disrupts University operations and requires coordinated emergency response and recovery actions.Business Continuity: Documented arrangementsto maintain or restore essential Universityfunctions following a disruptive incident.Disaster Recovery: Documentedactions undertaken to restore facilities, systems, and IT-enabled services after a major disruption.Critical Services: Services and functions (academic, administrative, clinical, or IT-enabled) identified by the University as essential to continuity of operations.Public Health Risk: Any condition or practice that may lead to illness, infection, or harm to individuals, including foodborne illness and communicable diseases.