Emergency Evacuation
(DO NOT assume that an alarm / tone is being tested or has developed a fault )
If you hear a continuous alarm bell, tone or activation of an Emergency Warning Intercommunication System (EWIS) or are requested by an Emergency Evacuation Officer / Security Officer to evacuate the building you must:
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follow the Emergency Evacuation Officer / Security Officer instructions
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leave the building immediately by the nearest exit – do not hesitate
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DO NOT impede Emergency Personnel, in stairwells, move to the left
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proceed to the assembly point indicated on the campus maps in each building
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remain at the assembly point until advised the emergency is over
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not re-enter the building until advised it is safe to do so by the Emergency Evacuation Officer / Security Officer.
At 101 Currie Street, please follow the directions of the Emergency Evacuation Officers.
Lifts are not to be used in any emergency evacuation.
Guideline on what to do during an Earthquake
Quick guides on 'What to do and Where to go' for 101 Currie Street, City East, City West, Magill, Mawson Lakes, Whyalla, Mt Gambier
Powerpoint presentation on Emergency Management for City East campus, City West campus, Magill campus, Mawson Lakes campus
Emergency Evacuation Procedure for Staff, Students, Contractors and Visitors
Emergency Evacuation Procedure for Emergency Control Organisation Personnel
Building Evacuation Report - to be completed by Emergency Personnel only after an evacuation
All Emergency Evacuation Officers can be quickly identified by the use of colored safety hard helmets (hats) as follows:
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WHITE helmet |
Chief Warden and Deputy Chief Warden |
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WHITE helmet |
Building Evacuation and Deputy Building Evacuation Officers |
| YELLOW helmet | Warden |
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TBA |
Marshall |
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YELLOW OR WHITE OR GREEN helmet with a First Aid sign on it |
First Aid Officer |
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Wear a UniSA Security uniform, their WHITE helmet will also have a First Aid sign on it |
Security Officers |
Evacuation of Students and Visitors
On hearing the emergency alarm, any person in charge of a class, seminar or other meeting should instruct students and visitors to proceed quietly and quickly to the nearest exit - which should be nominated. When all students and visitors have left the room, the person in charge should leave and close the door to prevent spread of fire and smoke.
Lecturers should ensure that at the commencement of semester, or before commencing seminars or other meetings, the lecturer or convenor should advise those present of the exits to use in the event of a fire or other emergency.
Evacuation by Individual Occupants
Before an EMERGENCY Evacuation: All occupants should make themselves familiar with the Emergency Evacuation Procedures for their building, the location of emergency exits and the operation of fire fighting and emergency equipment.
MODES OF EVACUATIONS
Emergency Evacuations procedures for UniSA buildings can be divided into two basic scenarios:
ECO Evacuation - 8.30 am to 5 pm weekdays
The nominated wardens in the Emergency Control Organisation are to execute the evacuation.
Security Officer Evacuation - All other times including university holidays
This mode is utilised outside of normal office hours and there is no guaranteed warden structure available.
The Security Officer on duty (SO) is the only guaranteed Emergency Evacuation Officer on duty.
OHSW & IM Services is responsible for arranging and documenting Emergency Evacuation training.
If training is required please register via the OHSW Training page. If no training sessions are available please contact OHSW & IM Services.
New Emergency Evacuation Officers always welcome.