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Emergency Procedures

What is this about?Procedures to manage emergency situations that could adversely affect the campus community or property.
Who has to do it?Anyone involved in management of emergency situations.
Why am I required to do this?Do 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...Emergency Management Procedures
Emergency Procedures Guide
Standard Fire Orders Procedure
Fire Extinguisher Selection and Use Procedure
Communication of Emergency Procedures to Students
Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan Form
Emergency Evacuation Debrief Form

 

 

Emergency Management Procedures

These are contained on the Intranet page. 

Emergency Management

Standard Fire Orders

Actions to be considered on discovering a fire:
 

R

"Rescue" any person/s in immediate danger

 

A

"Alarm" Raise the alarm. Contact the Emergency Services on 0 000. Contact the University Security on extension 4900. Activate break glass alarm

 

C

"Contain" Close doors to contain the fire

 

E

"Extinguish" Attempt to extinguish the fire only if you are trained and it is safe to do so.

 

Downloads the Standard Fire Orders (R.A.C.E Poster) [pdf-370kb] 

Emergency Evacuation Procedures

If you hear a continuous alarm bell or are requested, by a Building Warden, or a member of staff, to evacuate the building you must:

  • leave the building immediately by the nearest exit;
  • proceed, to the assembly area indicated in the map below linked to Which is my assembly area?
  • remain in the assembly area until you receive further instruction from the Building Warden or Security Staff
  • do not re-enter the building until advised it is safe to so by the Building Warden or Security Staff

When a building is evacuated, whether it is a trial or a real situation, it is of paramount importance that the debrief is completed to ensure any issues can be managed.

Download Emergency Evacuation Debrief Form

Fire Extinguishers

Fire extinguishers are located strategically in buildings on campus according to Australian Standards requirements.

Download Fire Extinguisher Selection and Use

Lecturers/Tutors Responsibilities

Session commencement responsibilities (including Communication of Emergency Procedures to Students)

Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan

May also be referred to as PEEPs. These are customised plans that provide a framework for the planning and provision of emergency evacuation of people with a disability. Once complete forward a copy to the Occupant, Chief Building Warden, local Building Warden and designated assistants.
Download PEEP 

 

 

 

 Need more information? Please call the OH&S Unit on extension 3931.

 

 

Last reviewed: 6 February, 2012

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Work Health and Safety Legislation 2012

Need to know about the changes to NSW Work Health and Safety Laws.

The UOW session Work Health and Safety Awareness 2012 will provide you information on the What's New.

 

Need to report an incident?

After notifying your supervisor, you can record the incident in our online SafetyNet system.

Tips on completing the form >>> Hazard and Incident Reporting

Need more information? Contact us on x3603.

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