Emergency Frequently Asked Questions
- I am unsure of what the Emergency Procedures for my building are, how do I find out?
- How many trial evacuations should our building have per year?
- What does the Warden Training involve?
- What is the University’s "Site Emergency Procedures"?
- Where are the "Site Emergency Procedures" manual and template documents located?
- Who is the first-aid officer for my building?
- How do I know if the fire extinguishers in my building have been checked?
- I suspect that a fire extinguisher has been tampered with. What should I do?
- I am a Warden for my building and I am leaving. What should I do?
- I am the Building Warden and I am leaving my building. What should I do?
- Our building is due for a trial evacuation. How can I organise this?
- Our building has had an evacuation. Do I need to notify anyone and does this count as our trial evacuation?
- As a Warden, do I have any responsibilities outside of emergency situations?
- As the Building Warden, do I have any responsibilities outside of emergency situations?
- Have a question that is not listed here?
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I am unsure of what the Emergency Procedures for my building are, how do I find out?
If your building has emergency procedures in place, a summary sheet containing the names of the building Wardens should be readily available. This information should be provided as part of your induction. If you are unable find out this information please use the contacts page.
How many trial evacuations should our building have per year?
For the majority of buildings, one trial evacuation per year is sufficient. More frequent evacuations may be required if there are changes to your emergency procedures, if it is a high-risk area or you have had a significant change in personnel.
What does the Warden Training involve?
The warden training is aimed to prepare you to react in an appropriate and coordinated manner in response to an emergency situation. During the training you are guided through the University's "Site Emergency Procedures" and taught basic fire safety. The training session is approximately 1 1/2 hours in duration and can be conducted specifically for your group to encourage frank discussion of issues relating to your building.
What is the University's "Site Emergency Procedures"?
The "Site Emergency Procedures" for each building are a set of concise, easy to read procedures designed to provide staff with the appropriate information to respond to an emergency situation. The "Site Emergency Procedures" manual is a comprehensive document that provides the basis of the building's document.
Where are the "Site Emergency Procedures" manual and template documents located?
Both documents are located on the Division of Facilities Management Emergency planning page. Site Emergency Procedures Manual and Building Template
Who is the first-aid officer for my building?
The name of your closest FAO should be recorded on the first-aid signs and first-aid box within your building. The current list of the University First Aid Officers for each campus is located under the [F] section of the A-Z listing on the EH&S web site.
How do I know if the fire extinguishers in my building have been checked?
The Division of Facilities Management is responsible for ensuring all extinguishers are maintained in accordance with the regulations. They have a program in place to ensure that every extinguisher is appropriately checked. Confirmation of extinguisher maintenance is via the extinguishers "dog tags". If an extinguisher has not been tested in the last 6 months, submit a BEIMS maintenance request to the Division of Facilities Management, for inspection of the extinguisher.
I suspect that a fire extinguisher has been tampered with. What should I do?
Submit a BEIMS maintenance request to the Division of Facilities Management, for them to inspect the extinguisher. It is an offence to interfere with any safety equipment. If you see someone interfering with fire extinguishers or other safety equipment, contact Campus Security immediately.
I am a Warden for my building and I am leaving. What should I do?
Notify the Building Warden and the Facilities OH&S Manager so we can make arrangements for a replacement warden and pass on your warden helmet and documents.
I am the main Building Warden and I am leaving my building. What should I do?
Notify the Deputy Building Warden and the Facilities OH&S Manager (in advance) to enable a replacement to be appointed for your building. It is essential that the building not be left without a nominated Building Warden.
Our building is due for a trial evacuation. How can I organise this?
The Building Warden should complete the Trial Evacuation request form and forward to the Facilities OH&S Manager.
Our building has had an evacuation. Do I need to notify anyone and does this count as our trial evacuation?
If your building had an evacuation, please complete the Evacuation Notification form and forward to the Facilities OH&S Manager. This does count as a trial evacuation and will also allow for feedback to address any evacuation or response issues.
As a Warden, do I have any responsibilities outside of emergency situations?
Yes. You should bring to the attention of the Building Warden any changes within the workplace that may affect the emergency process. This may include the placement of new equipment, work practices, changes in staffing or communicating your absence.
As the Building Warden, do I have any responsibilities outside of emergency situations?
Yes. You need to keep up to date with status of wardens, requirements for training and the updating of the Site Emergency Procedures summary pages within your building. You will also be called upon to organise a trial evacuation and completing a single page summary report annually Building Wardens report form.
Have a question that is not listed here?
Use the feedback request feature on the Facilities Management web page.