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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
- Standard Fire Orders
- Emergency Evacuation Procedures
- Fire Extinguishers
- Lecturers/Tutors Responsibilities
- Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan
Emergency Management Procedures
These are contained on the Intranet page.
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.
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.
















