| 1. |
Policy And Scope
1.1 Consistent with the Occupational Health Safety
and Welfare Act 1986 and Regulations and the Council's wish
to conserve and protect the staff and property of the University
and of the community by the prevention of accidents to staff,
students and visitors which might cause injury, loss of life
or property damage the following policy has been adopted for
procedures to be implemented in the event of an emergency.
1.2 An emergency is any event which arises internally
or from external sources which may adversely affect the safety
of people in a building or the community generally and calls
for an immediate response by the occupants. Such an emergency
can arise from a number of causes, such as fire, leakage of
gas or toxic fumes, bomb threat and earthquakes.
1.3 Emergency evacuation procedures are designed to
ensure the safety of people in buildings during emergencies
by coordinating and controlling building evacuations until
the appropriate emergency services arrive and will vary to
suit specific needs in various workplaces at the University.
No two emergencies are the same and emergency control personnel
may need to exercise a degree of initiative in responding
to a particular emergency situation.
1.4 It is University policy that every building or
area controlled by the University shall have an emergency
evacuation plan and shall conduct two evacuation exercises
each year. One of these shall be a full evacuation.
1.5 These procedures apply to all University buildings
as follows:
Biological Sciences
Child Care Centre
Earth Sciences
Engineering
Humanities (including Matthew Flinders Theatre and Drama/Music
Studio)
Information Science and Technology
Law and Commerce
Library
Physical Sciences (including McHugh's Cafe)
Registry
Services Building, Library Store and Flinders Press
Social Sciences North
Social Sciences South (including Pendopo)
Sports Centre
Student Centre (including Yunggorendi)
Sturt Buildings
Union
University Club (including Credit Union)
University Hall (including Student Units)
1.6 Staff and students of the University whose place
of work or study is located in the Flinders Medical Centre,
Flinders Medical Centre Flats or Science Park are subject
to the Emergency Control Procedures of those buildings. |
| 2. |
University Emergency Control Organisation
2.1 University Emergency Control Committee
There shall be a University Emergency Control Committee comprising:
The Manager, Buildings and Property Department,
or nominee (Convenor)
Emergency Services Co-ordinator (Services Superintendent)
Maintenance Superintendent
Technical Officer (Buildings and Property Department)
Occupational Health and Safety Co-ordinator, or nominee
Chief Wardens
The Committee shall report to the Vice-Chancellor. It shall
meet at least once a quarter and its functions shall be:
a) to monitor implementation of the University emergency
plan including:
- appointment of personnel to all positions on the Building
Emergency Control Organisations (BECOs)
- training of BECO personnel
- the conduct of evacuation exercises
b) review the effectiveness of evacuation exercises and
arrange for procedure improvements
2.2 Building Emergency Control Organisations
These shall comprise:
The Chief Warden
The Deputy Chief Warden
Wardens and Assistant Wardens.
In buildings where an Emergency Warning Intercommunication
System is installed so far as is practicable one Warden shall
be appointed for each Warden Intercommunication Phone (WIP)
installed. In other buildings Wardens shall be appointed on
the basis of one for each twenty persons on the floor or in
the area, with a minimum of two.
Assistant Wardens shall be appointed to provide assistance
to the Wardens in the evacuation of the building. The number
of Assistant Wardens shall be commensurate with the size and
nature of the building, the nature of the hazards in that
building, the likelihood of a need to evacuate mobility impaired
persons from the building and any other factors affecting
the prompt and efficient evacuation of the building.
The members of the Building Emergency Control Organisation
shall meet as a Building Emergency Control Committee (Convenor
- Chief Warden) to fulfil the following role:
(a) in consultation with the Emergency Services
Coordinator to devise and recommend to the Responsible Manager
emergency control procedures appropriate to the size and nature
of the building. Typical emergency control procedures are
set out in Appendices 2 and 3;
(b) following each evacuation to review the effectiveness
of the organisation and procedures.
The Committee shall meet following each evacuation and otherwise
as required by the Chief Warden. |
| 3. |
Responsibility And Authority
3.1 Responsible Managers
The persons responsible for the implementation and management
of emergency evacuation procedures are those with appropriate
management authority over a building or buildings. For these
procedures the responsible persons will be the Faculty Head,
Director of Administration or Librarian according to the jurisdiction
over each building.
For buildings occupied by more than one Faculty or functional
division, the manager from the larger of the occupying areas
shall be responsible for emergency evacuations. The manager
should liaise with the other Head of Faculty or functional
division concerning the appointment of Wardens for the section
of the building occupied by the other Faculty or functional
division.
In the rest of this document the person responsible for emergency
procedures in a building is referred to as the "Responsible
Manager".
The Responsible Manager is responsible for:
3.1.1 Implementation and management of emergency
evacuation procedures in buildings and areas under his or
her control
3.1.2 Appointment of a Chief Warden and a Deputy
Chief Warden for each building or area and the appointment
of Wardens, Assistant Wardens and Deputies as required,
after consultation with the Chief Warden. The criteria set
out in Appendix 1 shall be taken into account in the appointment
of Wardens.
3.1.3 Providing adequate facilities and time off
from work to enable Wardens to undertake training and perform
their duties
3.1.4 Ensuring that emergency control recommendations
made by Chief Wardens are implemented
3.1.5 Ensuring that students and staff are fully
aware of emergency control policy and procedures and any
relevant changes in policy and procedures as they occur
The Responsible Manager is responsible for ensuring
that all building occupants observe emergency control procedures
and has the authority to direct them to do so.
3.2 The Chief Warden in each building is responsible
for:
3.2.1 The coordination of the building evacuation
in the event of an emergency or practice evacuation.
3.2.2 Consultation with the Responsible Manager
on the appointment of Wardens and Assistant Wardens, including
the appointment of deputies for Wardens who are absent from
duty.
3.2.3 Nominating to the Emergency Services Co-ordinator
at the start of each year times and dates for at least two
practice evacuations.
3.2.4 Conducting or coordinating regular inspections
to identify fire and other hazards which might give rise
to an emergency, or which might hinder or prevent effective
response to an emergency, and taking appropriate action
3.2.5 Submitting two reports per year to the Responsible
Manager covering the following:
- hazard inspections
- unresolved fire and evacuation safety issues
- reports on practice evacuations, including names of
persons who do not comply with wardens' instructions
- unforeseen emergencies and incidents
Copies of the reports shall be forwarded to the Emergency
Services Co-ordinator and the Occupational Health and Safety
Co-ordinator.
3.2.6 Notifying his/her absence to the Emergency
Services Co-ordinator and to the Deputy Chief Warden who
will act in his/her place.
The Chief Warden has the authority to direct that
staff at all levels of the University structure, students,
contractors and visitors comply with the emergency control
procedures following the sounding of an alert signal or during
an evacuation.
3.3 Wardens and Assistant Wardens are responsible for:
3.3.1 Carrying out their duties in the event
of an emergency as described in their building's emergency
control procedures
3.3.2 Reporting to the Chief Warden any observed
fire or evacuation hazards or unsafe conditions
3.3.3 Conducting regular fire and evacuation safety
inspections as determined by the Chief Warden
3.3.4 Advising the Chief Wardens of absences so
that appropriate deputies can be appointed
Wardens and Assistant Wardens have the authority to
direct that staff at all levels of the University structure,
students, contractors and visitors comply with the emergency
control procedures following the sounding of an alert signal
or during an emergency evacuation.
3.4 The University Emergency Services Co-ordinator is
responsible for:
3.4.1 Direction of Security staff in the
event of an emergency.
3.4.2 Advising the Emergency Control Committee on
the coordination, implementation and review of the University
Emergency Control Procedures
3.4.3 Providing advice and assistance to Responsible
Managers, Chief Wardens, Wardens and others on emergency
control matters
3.4.4 Liaison with emergency services to maintain
emergency preparedness
3.4.5 Coordinating a training programme for Wardens
3.4.6 Maintaining a master list of Chief Wardens
and Wardens and records of all emergency evacuations.
3.4.7 Maintaining an inventory of fire fighting
equipment and ensuring that all statutory inspections of
fire fighting equipment and fire safety provisions are carried
out as required
3.4.8 Ensuring the University Switchboard Operator
has access to business and after hours emergency contact
numbers and relevant information
3.5 The Maintenance Superintendent is responsible for:
3.5.1 At the request of the Chief Warden
arranging the isolation of utilities to a building or part
of a building subject to an emergency
3.6 The Head of the Public Relations and Information Office
is responsible for:
3.6.1 Community relations, contact with the
media, the public, and appropriate senior members of the community
3.7 Indemnity of Designated Emergency Personnel
Designated emergency personnel who work within their level
of training shall not be held legally liable (including liability
for personal negligence) as a result of any act or omission
on their part during the course of carrying out their designated
function. |
| 4. |
Emergency Preparation And Training
4.1 Warden Training
4.1.1 The Emergency Services Co-ordinator
shall coordinate training sessions as required.
4.1.2 All Wardens who have not attended a training
session must attend a training session at the earliest opportunity
4.1.3 The programme shall include:
the reasons for emergency evacuation procedures
fire fighting equipment used within the University
what to do in an emergency
conducting an evacuation drill
fire and evacuation hazard inspection and reporting
operation of fire and evacuation panels
4.2 Safety Equipment
4.2.1 All emergency personnel need to be
easily recognisable in the event of an emergency. Emergency
personnel should have safety helmets in the following colours:
| Chief Wardens: |
White |
| Wardens and Assistant Wardens: |
Red |
| First Aid Personnel: |
Green with a white cross |
4.2.2 If the building has a fixed control and communication
panel incorporating a public address system and an alert
and evacuate signal, there shall be regular public address
announcements including a demonstration of the alert and
evacuate signals to familiarise building occupants with
the sounds
4.2.3 Where a fixed control panel is not installed
and portable alarms are issued for each floor, Wardens are
responsible for ensuring the alarm is maintained in good
working order and for the competent operation of the unit
4.2.4 Emergency procedures shall be displayed on
wall plaques throughout University buildings. There should
be a minimum of two per level and should be sited close
to break glass alarms and fire fighting equipment
4.2.5 Emergency procedures shall be drawn to the
attention of students by each member of the teaching staff
at the first lecture in each semester. Information cards
shall be prepared for this purpose by the Chief Warden with
the assistance of the Emergency Services Co-ordinator.
4.3 Practice Evacuations
4.3.1 Each building or area shall conduct
two practice evacuations per year. In teaching areas at least
one evacuation should be carried out while students are present.
The Chief Warden must nominate the times and dates of each
evacuation at the beginning of each year to the Emergency
Services Co-ordinator.
4.3.2 Subsequent alterations to times and dates
may only be made subject to the the proposed new time being
acceptable to the Emergency Services Co-ordinator.
4.3.3 For the two practice evacuations per year,
at least one should be without notice to occupants and wardens.
Where advance notice to wardens is given, a briefing session
should be held beforehand.
4.3.4 Following each evacuation a debriefing shall
be conducted by the Chief Warden to enable problems encountered
during the evacuation to be identified and corrected
4.3.5 The Chief Warden shall prepare a report to
the Responsible Manager following each drill including problems
encountered and recommendations. Copies shall be forwarded
to the Emergency Services Co-ordinator and the Occupational
Health and Safety Co-ordinator.
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| Appendix
1
Emergency Evacuation Procedures
Criteria for Appointment of Chief Wardens and Wardens
Chief Wardens |
| |
Persons appointed as Chief Wardens should:
- be physically capable
- have leadership qualities and command authority
- have maturity of judgement, good decision-making skills
and be capable of remaining calm under pressure
- generally work on one floor and be in attendance during
working hours (in particular normal duties should not take
them away from the building)
- have clear diction and be able to communicate with the
majority of occupants in their care
- have a good knowledge of the building layout
- have undergone appropriate training relative to the role
and responsibilities of the Chief Warden
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| Wardens |
| |
Factors to be considered include:
- availability - they should be persons who spend most of
their time at, or near, their work stations
- ability to organise others in an emergency
- reliability
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| Appendix
2
Typical Emergency Evacuation Procedures for a Building
in which an EWIS is Installed |
| 1. |
The Chief Warden shall:
1.1 On hearing or being notified that the alarm has
operated, proceed to the Main Emergency Control Panel (MECP)
and ascertain the floor from which the alarm has been activated
1.2 Communicate with the Wardens on the floor where
the alarm has been activated and ask the Wardens to investigate
the source of the alarm. In the event of fire being confirmed
direct evacuation of that floor and instigate the EVACUATE
signal. Advise the Wardens of the Assembly Point to be used.
1.3 Communicate with other Wardens concerning conditions
on other floors of the building. In the event that the emergency
involves two or more floors or areas of the building the whole
building must be evacuated.
1.4 Instruct the Security Office to confirm with the
SAMFS they have received the alarm call and advise of location
and nature of the emergency
1.5 Assist other Wardens at the Assembly Point.
1.6 Ensure that building occupants do not reenter
the building until the all clear is given by an Emergency
Service Incident Controller. |
| 2. |
The Wardens and Assistant Wardens shall:
2.1 On hearing or being notified that the fire alarm
has operated proceed to their designated emergency control
point and contact the Chief Warden at the MECP using the WIP
2.2 Act on the directions of the Chief Warden. If
evacuation is to be carried out enter each accessible room
and instruct occupants to evacuate the building (with the
assistance of Assistant Wardens as necessary). Care should
be taken to inspect rooms not normally occupied, such as toilets,
plant rooms and storerooms. Arrange evacuation of mobility
impaired persons as outlined in Appendix 5. Close all doors
whilst progressing through the floor or area.
2.3 Report to the Chief Warden at the MECP via the
WIP when the floor has been evacuated
2.4 Assist other Wardens at stairway exits and/or
assembly points |
| 3. |
Building Occupants
On hearing the alert signal building occupants shall prepare
to leave the building in the event that evacuation is subsequently
ordered. Preparation shall involve the securing of confidential
materials and valuables and switching off of computers and
electrical appliances. When the evacuation signal is given,
or if instructed by a Warden or Assistant Warden to evacuate
the building, building occupants must immediately evacuate
by the nearest and safest exit route.
LIFTS MUST NOT BE USED FOR EMERGENCY EVACUATIONS.
Occupants must assemble at the Assembly Point advised by
the Warden or Assistant Warden and must remain at the Assembly
Point until an all clear is given by an Emergency Services
Incident Controller. |
| 4. |
The Maintenance Superintendent shall:
4.1 Arrange for isolation of utilities as instructed
by the Chief Warden, if required. |
| 5. |
The Security Staff shall:
5.1 Under the instructions of the Emergency Services
Co-ordinator meet emergency services vehicles and conduct
them to the location of the emergency
5.2 Proceed to the MECP in the building where the
alarm has operated and assist the Chief Warden as required. |
| 6. |
The First Aid Personnel shall:
6.1 Proceed to the Assembly Point. Procure First Aid
Kit(s) from neighbouring buildings. Render First Aid as required. |
| 7. |
These procedures apply during the designated hours of
9.00a.m. to 4.00p.m. Monday to Friday, except on Public Holidays
observed by the University. The procedures detailed in Appendix
4 apply at other times. |
| Appendix
3
Typical Emergency Evacuation Procedures for a Building
in which no EWIS is Installed |
| 1. |
The Chief Warden shall:
1.1 On being advised of an emergency in the building
proceedto the Warden Assembly Point and activate the ALERT
TONE and remain at the Warden Assembly Point.
1.2 Communicate with the Wardens advising of the area
of concern and dispatch them to their allocated areas. Advise
the Wardens of the Assembly Point to be used if an evacuation
is ordered.
1.3 On receiving advice from the Warden(s) for the
area of concern activate the EVACUATE TONE if necessary.
1.4 Instruct the Security Office to confirm with the
SAMFS they have received the alarm call and advise of location
and nature of the emergency
1.5 Assist other Wardens at the Assembly Point.
1.6 Ensure that building occupants do not reenter
the building until the all clear is given by an Emergency
Service Incident Controller. |
| 2. |
The Wardens and Assistant Wardens shall:
2.1 On hearing or being notified of the ALERT TONE
proceed to the Warden Assembly Point and contact the Chief
Warden.
2.2 Act on the directions of the Chief Warden. If
evacuation is to be carried out enter each accessible room
and instruct occupants to evacuate the building (with the
assistance of Assistant Wardens as necessary). Care should
be taken to inspect rooms not normally occupied, such as toilets,
plant rooms and storerooms. Arrange evacuation of mobility
impaired persons as outlined in Appendix 5. Close all doors
whilst progressing through the floor or area.
2.3 Report to the Chief Warden at the Warden Assembly
Point when the floor has been evacuated
2.4 Assist other Wardens at stairway exits and/or
assembly points |
| 3. |
Building Occupants
On hearing the alert signal building occupants shall prepare
to leave the building in the event that evacuation is subsequently
ordered. Preparation shall involve the securing of confidential
materials and valuables and switching off of computers and
electrical appliances. When the evacuation signal is given,
or if instructed by a Warden or Assistant Warden to evacuate
the building, building occupants must immediately evacuate
by the nearest and safest exit route.
LIFTS MUST NOT BE USED FOR EMERGENCY EVACUATIONS.
Occupants must assemble at the Assembly Point advised by
the Warden or Assistant Warden and must remain at the Assembly
Point until an all clear is given by an Emergency Services
Incident Controller. |
| 4. |
The Maintenance Superintendent shall:
4.1 Arrange for isolation of utilities as instructed
by the Chief Warden, if required. |
| 5. |
The Security Staff shall:
5.1 Under the instructions of the Emergency Services
Co-ordinator meet emergency services vehicles and conduct
them to the location of the emergency
5.2 Proceed to the Warden Assembly Point in the building
and assist the Chief Warden as required. |
| 6. |
The First Aid Personnel shall:
6.1 Proceed to the Assembly Point. Procure First Aid
Kit(s) from neighbouring buildings. Render First Aid as required. |
| 7. |
These procedures apply during the designated hours of
9.00a.m. to 4.00p.m. Monday to Friday, except on Public Holidays
observed by the University. The procedures detailed in Appendix
4 apply at other times. |
| Appendix
4
Emergency Evacuation Procedures
Procedures Outside Designated Hours |
| |
In a Building in which an EWIS is installed:
1. On being warned of a possible emergency by the
ALERT TONE, cease interfloor movement, secure confidential
materials and valuables, switch off computers and electrical
appliances and await further instructions.
2. On hearing the EVACUATE TONE
- assist mobility impaired persons to places of safety
- proceed via safest route to Assembly Point
- assist Emergency Incident Controller or Security by advising
of any other persons known to be in the building
3. DO NOT RE-ENTER BUILDING UNTIL ALL CLEAR IS GIVEN
BY THE EMERGENCY INCIDENT CONTROLLER |
| Appendix
5
Emergency Evacuation Procedures
Evacuation of Mobility Impaired Persons |
| |
Lifts must not be used in emergency evacuations
Where a person who cannot use stairs needs to move to a different
level to leave a building the person should wait at the door
or fire isolated stairs until most stair traffic has passed
that level. The person should then be assisted inside the
fire isolated stairwell and should wait there, in the company
of an able person. The Chief Warden should be informed at
the MECP.
Unless there is obvious danger at that location the person
should wait on the stair landing for assistance from emergency
services personnel.
A person must not be carried downstairs unless sufficient
people with sufficient strength and knowledge are present.
Fire-isolated stairs are rated at two hours fire and smoke
protection and in the event of a fire such a location should
be quite safe until expert assistance arrives to carry the
disabled person to a safe location.
Persons depending on wheelchairs for mobility should make
themselves aware of locations of fire-isolated stairwells
in buildings where they spend a lot of time.
Fire-isolated stairs can be identified by
(i) entry and exit via solid self-closing fire doors
(ii) fire separation from the rest of the building. |
| Appendix
6
Emergency Evacuation Procedures
Hazard Checklist |
| |
Hazards which might give rise to an Emergency
- combustible materials, flammable liquids, compressed gases
and toxic materials are properly stored
- sources of heat or ignition are properly shielded, guarded
or controlled
- electrical equipment and wiring is in good condition
- portable heaters are not of the exposed element type
Evacuation Hazards
- adequacy of exit signs
- exit signs illuminated and clearly visible
- exit doors open easily
- exits and access routes are clear of obstructions
Extinguishers and Hosereels
- adequate and correctly mounted
- extinguishers and hosereels unobstructed
Signs
- emergency procedure plaques in place
- extinguishers correctly identified
|
| Appendix
7
Emergency Evacuation Procedures
Text of Evacuation Procedure Plaques |
| |
EMERGENCY EVACUATION PROCEDURES
On hearing the ALERT signal (an intermittent 'beep') prepare
to leave the building - secure confidential materials and
valuables and switch off computers and electrical appliances
On hearing the EVACUATE signal (a 'whooping' tone), or
if instructed to do so by a Warden, leave the building by
the nearest and safest exit route. On stairs proceed in single
file and use the handrail. Go to the Assembly Point advised
by the Wardens.
DO NOT USE THE LIFTS
Do not reenter the building until instructed by an Emergency
Services Incident Controller
AT ALL TIMES DURING AN EMERGENCY FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS
OF THE WARDENS - THEY ARE TRAINED TO HANDLE EMERGENCIES AND
HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO DIRECT PERSONS AT ALL LEVELS TO COMPLY
WITH EMERGENCY PROCEDURES |
| Appendix
8
Emergency Evacuation Procedures
Text Of Statement To Be Read To Students At Commencing
Lectures Each Year |
| |
IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU ARE AWARE OF THE EMERGENCY
EVACUATION PROCEDURES WHICH HAVE BEEN PUT IN PLACE FOR YOUR
SAFETY IN THE EVENT OF A FIRE OR SIMILAR EMERGENCY IN A UNIVERSITY
BUILDING
All buildings of the University have some kind of device
for warning of an emergency. In some buildings this is a bell
- in others it is a siren, which may be either hand held or
fixed.
If you hear an alarm bell , or if instructed to do so
by a Warden, you should cease whatever you are doing, quickly
secure confidential materials and valuables and switch off
computers and electrical appliances and leave the building
by the nearest and safest exit route. Go to the Assembly Point
advised by the Wardens.
In buildings which use a warning siren the ALERT signal
is an intermittent beep. If you hear this signal you should
not leave the building but you should prepare to do so by
securing confidential materials and valuables and switching
off computers and electrical appliances
If you hear a 'whooping' tone, which is the EVACUATE signal,
or if instructed to do so by a Warden, leave the building
by the nearest and safest exit route. Go to the Assembly point
advised by the Wardens.
DO NOT USE THE LIFTS
Do not reenter the building until instructed by an Emergency
Services Incident Controller
PREPARE YOURSELF FOR THE POSSIBILITY THAT AN EMERGENCY
EVACUATION MAY OCCUR BY MAKING YOURSELF FAMILIAR WITH THE
EXIT ROUTES FROM THE BUILDINGS YOU USE. ALL EXIT ROUTES ARE
MARKED WITH EXIT SIGNS. AT ALL TIMES DURING AN EMERGENCY FOLLOW
THE INSTRUCTIONS OF THE WARDENS - THEY ARE TRAINED TO HANDLE
EMERGENCIES AND HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO DIRECT PERSONS AT ALL
LEVELS TO COMPLY WITH EMERGENCY PROCEDURES |
| Appendix
9
Emergency Evacuation Procedures
Practice Evacuation Briefing Guidelines |
| |
Before the first evacuation takes place all occupants
should be briefed by the Wardens on the following:
- the identity of their Warden(s)
- alarm system and the preferred method of reporting emergencies
- actions they are to take in response to the alarm signals
- marshalling area for their floor or area
- the evacuation route(s) they are to take
- assembly or designated alternative areas which provide
safe refuge internally or externally
- what is required at the completion of the exercise
This briefing is best performed through the warden system,
thus enabling the occupants to identify their warden(s) and
become aware of their duties.
If the building is large a partial evacuation should be undertaken
to test the emergency organisation in the first instance.
When the ECO and procedures have been proven to be satisfactory
a large-scale evacuation can be held. This should not be a
'no-notice' evacuation. Adequate warning, including the proposed
date, should be given as the first evacuation can be difficult
enough without the added confusion brought about by surprise.
The wardens should be briefed to give extra assistance to
occupants during the initial evacuations.
It should be accepted by Management that the evacuation plan
and procedures need to be properly tested and that all wardens
need to have sufficient prectice to ensure their effectiveness
in an emergency situation.
With the experience gained from the first evacuation subsequent
evacuations can become more realistic. For example limited
notice (nomination of the week in which a practice is to be
held) can be given for the subsequent evacuation. Partial
evacuations should also be held from time to time to test
the emergency organisation and alarm systems. |
| Appendix
10
Emergency Evacuation Procedures
Evacuation Report |
| |
The Building Emergency Control Committee shall meet following
each evacuation to review the effectiveness of the organisation
and procedures.
The review should address such issues as:
Time taken to clear the floor/building from commencement
of alarm
Areas where the alarm could not be heard
Were rooms properly searched
Did Wardens report correctly
Were problems encountered with people refusing to leave the
building or returning before the 'All Clear' had been given
Were the correct Assembly Points used
In light of the review the BECC shall formulate any necessary
changes in procedures for recommendation to the Responsible
Manager. |
| Appendix
11
Emergency Evacuation Procedures
Typical Bomb Threat Procedures For A Building In Relation
To Which A Bomb Threat Has Been Receieved |
| 1. |
Receipt of Bomb Threats should be immediately reported
to Security on 2880. The person receiving the Bomb Threat
should complete the Bomb Threat Check List in the front of
the University Internal Telephone Directory. |
| 2. |
On being advised that a bomb threat has been received
the Emergency Services Co-ordinator shall immediately inform
Police Communications and alert the Chief Warden for that
building. |
| 3. |
The Emergency Services Co-ordinator and the Chief Warden
will assess the threat and shall decide:
(a) to take no further action;
(b) to search the building without ordering an evacuation;
(c) to order an evacuation and search the building; or
(d) to evacuate the building and not conduct a search |
| 4. |
In the event that courses (b), (c) or (d) are decided
upon the Chief Warden will contact such Wardens as are considered
necessary to conduct a thorough search or to implement evacuation
procedures, using the EWIS system if provided. |
| 5. |
If an evacuation is ordered Wardens should ensure that
no persons reenter the building until the All Clear is given
by the Emergency Services Incident Controller. |
| 6. |
The Bomb Threat Procedure Guidelines as contained in Australian
Standard 3745 (copy attached) set out guidelines for evaluation
of bomb threats, search procedures and determination of evacuation
options. |
