Building Wardens
| What is this about? | University Building Wardens play an essential role within the University's emergency plan specifically in relation to our initial response to emergencies, and emergency evacuation of potentially large numbers of people. |
| Who has to do it? | Those who are performing the duties of Building Warden. |
| Why am I required to do this? | To ensure the safety of staff, students, contractors and visitors. |
| When do I have to do this? | In the event of an emergency. |
| What do I do? | Follow emergency procedures. |
| More info... | Building Warden Guidelines Building Warden Contacts Emergency Procedures Guide Standard Fire Orders Fire Extinguisher Selection and Use Communication of Emergency Procedures to Students Emergency Evacuation Debrief Form |
Building Warden Guidelines
University Building wardens play an essential role within the University's emergency plan specifically in relation to our initial response to emergencies, and emergency evacuation of potentially large numbers of people.
Download the Building Warden Guidelines
How do I know who are the building wardens for my building?
Use the building warden contact list to view who are allocated for the building.
Download Building Warden Contacts
What are the various roles?
Chief Building Warden
Deputy Chief Building Warden
Building Warden
How do I identify a building warden?
Chief Building Warden will be identify using a white vest and building warden are identified using a orange vest.
Ordering Building Warden Vests
As a building warden, you are required to wear an orange vest throughout an emergency evacuation so you are easily identifiable to security and emergency personnel.
If you require an orange vest, please email the WHS Unit.
Need more information? Please call the WH&S Unit on extension 3931.
Quick Links
Use the following links to access various online safety systems.
WHS Legislation
The UOW session Work Health and Safety Awareness 2012 will assist you to understand changes to NSW Health and Safety Laws.