Every situation should be assessed before a decision to evacuate is made. If you are alerted to a potential emergency situation in the building (either by hearing the ALERT alarm, being told by your warden or other announcement).
Remain Calm | Do not panic, calm others around you showing signs of agitation. |
Alert | Advise your floor warden. Call Security and advise of the situation. |
Assemble | Direct building occupants to safe assembly area. Note: This may change from day to day – follow instructions from wardens. |
Contain the Impact | - Stay where you are. If you are away from your normal work area do not return to your normal work area.
- If safe to do so, close down your computer, secure important papers, secure cash, gather essential personal belongings (eg. car/house keys and mobile phones).
- Reassure any clients, patrons, visitors and contractors that the situation is being investigated.
- Await further instructions from your warden(s), an evacuation alarm or other announcement.
- First Aid Officers – collect your portable first aid kit ready for evacuation, if required.
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Evacuate | - Follow warden instructions.
- Evacuate your work area in an orderly manner.
- Check clients, patrons, visitors and contractors are directed to the safest emergency exit.
- DO NOT USE THE LIFT or ESCALATOR.
- Do not run or push past others on escape routes or in emergency stairwells.
- Proceed to the nominated assembly point and find your work team.
- Remain at the assembly point until advised by a warden or the emergency services that it is safe to return to the building.
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Check | Toilets and amenities on way out to ensure occupants are not left behind. |
Report | Report any refusals to evacuate to your warden team. Report any missing persons to your warden at the assembly area. |
NOTE: If you or any other person in our workplace has a permanent or temporary impairment/health issue that may prevent safe evacuation, inform a warden in your area who will arrange appropriate assistance. |