The Safety & Security Week took place from October 7 to 12, 2024. Thanks to those who participated this week. And let us maintain the focus on safety all year rouind. TU Delft, together with the Department of Integral Security, CREFM, HSE and ICT Security, has participated in this national initiative for the seventh time this year.

Also this year we ask your attention for various security themes that play in and around the TU Delft campus. Together we ensure that the campus is a safe environment to study, work, research and relax. One way we do this is through the activities below, in which you can participate.

The 2024 program in short:

Ask your questions regarding Knowledge Security! Walk-in sessions

7 October | 14.00- 15.00, 8 October | 11.00- 12.00, 10 October | 14.00- 15.00 uur

In recent years there has been a sharp rise in geopolitical tensions throughout the world. This is also affecting TU Delft: the security of our research may be put under pressure by theft or misuse of sensitive knowledge, or covert influence. TU Delft’s knowledge security programme offers tools to researchers to make their research safer. You can find these tools and more information on the intranet. 

Do you have questions about knowledge security?
Ask the knowledge security advisory team at one of the walk-in sessions.

Locatie Oct. 7: Building 34, Main entrance Faculty ME
Locatie 8 oktober, Building 23, 1e etage Faculty CiTG (opposite college room C)
Locatie 10 oktober: Building 36, Main entrance Faculty EWI

Tools and information Knowledge Security (Intranet)

Masterclass: Aggression and violence on campus: Navigating between reality and myths

7 October | 14:30-15:30

In this masterclass we will discuss facts and myths about aggression and violence at the university campus and in similar situations. We will teach you how to recognize distortions of reality in the media and in your own experience. We will give you tips on how to feel less anxious at campus and how to prevent aggression as much as possible. We will also show you what happens in our brain and body while experiencing stress in conflict situations. Finally, we will discuss how (easy) contradictions and conflicts between groups can arise, what the role and influence of our own behaviour is in this respect and how we can deal with this in real life.

You can watch the 2023 masterclass via this link.
Language: Dutch
By: Dr. Natalie van der Wal and Drs. Erica Kinkel
Location: Theaterzaal X

Watch the Masterclass online

Safety square

October 8 | 09:00-15:00

Please note: there is no Safety Square on Thursday, October 10

Imagine this: you're at home, and a fire breaks out. Do you know exactly what to do? Find out with the Fire Department, step into the smoke cabin to experience what to do in a real fire, and watch the 'Flame in the Pan' demonstration. Here, you'll learn how to prevent fires and how to act correctly in emergency situations.

Want to know how the university deals with hazardous substances like asbestos and chromium-6, and how you can work safely with them? Or how to prevent legionella? Several organizations will be giving demonstrations:

  • Inventarisatiebureau BCM: Discover where you can encounter asbestos.
  • Asbestverwijdering MSO Group: Learn how asbestos is safely removed.
  • Laboratorium Eurofins Omegam B.V.: See the mobile lab that measures whether locations are safe after asbestos removal.
  • Van Dorp en Kemper: Smart prevention of legionella.

Come and discover how we ensure safety on campus. Don’t miss this opportunity to increase your safety knowledge and prepare yourself for emergencies! We hope to see you at the safety square.

Location: Front side aula

Predict and Prevent: Masterclass in Safety, Crowd and Crisis Management

08 October | 09:30 - 10.30 

Wondering how you can get a grip on the increasing crowds in cities and at events? In this masterclass you will discover how to predict and prevent crises. Cities are becoming increasingly busy and everything does not always run smoothly at events. Chaos regularly arises in a shopping street, it becomes too busy at an event, or the atmosphere changes during a demonstration. The MICD and TU Delft are investigating which factors are essential to predict crowds and avoid crises.
If a disaster does occur, quick intervention is crucial to limit the consequences and alleviate suffering. Preventing restless crowds is of great importance for municipalities, police and other authorities. If an unsafe situation does arise, they must intervene quickly to prevent escalation and ensure safety. AI can help with this by recognizing patterns, quickly analyzing data, and drawing up scenarios, while the final decisions always lie with people.
The knowledge gained about extreme crowds can also be applied in everyday situations, such as on a busy Monday morning with many cyclists, pedestrians and the new tram on campus. This way we ensure that everyone can move around campus safely.

Language: English
By: Dr. Ir. Sascha Hoogendoorn-Lanser
Location: Theaterzaal X

Watch the Masterclass online

Pub quiz Electrical Safety

8 October | 14:00 - 15:00

Looking for a quiz full of excitement and thrills? Join our Pub Quiz on Electrical Safety! This is your chance to showcase your knowledge on everything from electricity to safety and compete against other sharp minds. Expect surprising questions, educational moments, and plenty of fun. Form a team, challenge friends, fellow students, and colleagues, and find out who the real electricity guru is. Whether you're here for the competition or just for the fun, this quiz promises to be unforgettable. Let the sparks fly!

Language: Dutch
Location: Faculty Club

A safer campus for YOU (Workshop)

10 October | 09:00- 15:10

Do you want to contribute to a safer campus and prepare yourself for challenging situations? Are you already an emergency response officer (BHV)  or interested in what this role entails? Then register for our event on the theme 'Aggression'! Discover what exactly aggression is and how you can deal with it effectively. During realistic scenarios, guided by an expert, you will learn practical techniques for control and de-escalation.

We will also discuss the house rules of the TU campus and show how they play a crucial role in creating a safe and respectful environment. After the workshop you will know exactly how to act in every situation. Make sure you are there and strengthen your knowledge and skills for a safe campus!

There will be several workshops of one hour each, starting times*:
09:00 
10:15 
13:00

*!PLEASE NOTE: maximum of 20 people per session. It may be that the time you choose is full and we will ask you by email if you can participate at another time!

Language: Dutch
Location: Mekelweg 1

How to use Safety Data Sheets & enhance your laboratory skills

7 October | 13:00-14:00 & 10 October | 10:00-11:00

This presentation will provide you with tools to understand the valuable information in a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and convert it into practical, safe solutions for your daily laboratory activities.

We'll tell you more about:

  • Navigating labservant: Learn where to find SDS documents within the Labservant system.
  • Key information extraction: Discover how to locate essential chemical, physical, and safety details in an SDS.
  • Risk assessment writing: Understand how to use SDS information to craft thorough risk assessments.
  • Experiment preparation and execution: Gain insights into preparing and conducting your experiments safely.
  • Emergency protocols: Learn the appropriate actions to take in case of an emergency.

Improve your laboratory safety skills by registering for this engaging and informative presentation.

Language: English
By: Dr. Sara Ottoboni
Location Oct. 7: Building 58, Room C1.190
Location Oct. 10: Building 22, Room F461.1 & 2

Presentation: Safety of Lithium-ion batteries

10 October | 11.00- 12.00

In recent years, there have been frequent news reports and online videos about batteries spontaneously catching fire. In all cases, there was already a warning not to drill into or set them on fire. Spontaneous ignitions seem to occur with Lithium-ion batteries. Are they inherently unsafe, or are they ‘safe provided that...’?
At TU Delft, we not only use batteries in devices, bicycles, and cars, but we also work on these batteries. Henk Brans will guide you through the operation, safety risks, and incident response related to Lithium-ion batteries. Using footage of real incidents, he will explain the concept of thermal runaway, the intrinsic safety issue of Li-ion batteries.

Language: English
By: H.W. (Henk) Brans Msc, research advisor safe energy transition, Nederlands Instituut Publieke Veiligheid (NIPV) and Dr. A.J.F. (André) Verbeek, Program Manager, advisor HSE, TU Delft direction HR
Location: Building 22, AS-Classroom 1, TNW Midden # 22.F.205

Security & Privacy Symposium

10 October | 13:30 - 17:00

During the symposium, staff and students can listen to several interesting speakers:

  • Bert Hubert, he is an expert in the field of information security, a former supervisor at the AIVD and a scientist. Like no other, he can talk comprehensively and compellingly about themes such as cybersecurity, innovation, science and data.
  • Arnoud Engelfriet, a privacy expert and specialist in law and the internet. He is the author of the book ‘AI and Algorithms.’
  • Ask Eva van Kempen, our Chief Privacy Officer a.i. (CPO) and Jérôme Zijderveld, our Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) anything. For example, you can inquire about the state of information security and privacy at TU Delft.

The afternoon will be hosted by Rini van Solingen.
Language: English
Location: Faculty Club

TU Delft Emergency number: in case of emergency call 015 27 88 888

Most incidents and emergencies on campus must be reported immediately to the TU Delft control room. These can be reported 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Upon receiving a report, the control room operator takes the necessary action, such as alerting the in-house emergency response teams and emergency services and any other stakeholders or deploying the TU Delft crisis team. You can also call the TU Delft control room if you’re worried for your safety or that of someone else. Please note: If you call 112, your call will be directed to the regional control room of the police, ambulance service and fire service, and your report will not be passed to the TU Delft control room.