WHS Unit

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

Who are building wardens

Building warden roles 

Identify a building warden

Ordering vests 

 

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.

 

Last reviewed: 15 June, 2012

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