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ACCIDENT
AND
EVACUATION
PROCEDURES
General Evacuation Procedures
1.
Accident procedures for the Genesis are as follows:
a. If an injury, fire, or other accident occurs, report to your supervisor immediately.
b. Report the accident by telephone and by email to QHSE Department and HR Adviser
for your facility.
c. Make certain that you report the exact location and nature of the problem.
d. In case of an emergency, identify the service required – Fire, Safety, Ambulance.
2.
If an area has to be evacuated, go to a Muster point (ie assembly point) for head counting.
Your supervisor will pick an evacuation meeting area if this applies to your job.
3. Do not attempt to
fight a fire if there
is any threat to you.
Also do not alter an accident
scene, such as moving vehicles or equipment.
5. The
rule
during
an
emergency
is
DO
NOT
TAKE
UNNECESSARY
RISKS.
Evacuate
the
area,
call for help and assist the injured.
The following procedures apply to
any evacuation situation:
1. Become familiar with your building.
Know the location of emergency
exits.
2. In any emergency
situation, contact the QHSE Department.
3. In the event an evacuation
is necessary, you will be directed
by an authorised
personnel, QHSE officer, or
facility supervisor/manage on what to
do.
4. Remain calm. Try to
keep others calm.
5.
Exit the
building
using
stairwells.
Never use
the
elevators.
Close
and
secure
all doors behind you.
6. Proceed to the designated
meeting area(s)
(the muster point). Stay calm and
listen for directions
from your supervisor/manager.
7. Notify the first responding
agency of any disabled,
trapped or injured
persons.
8. Never re ‐enter the
building unless directed to do so
by the QHSE
Department.
Issue No. 01, Revision 00, 04th
September 2013.
Talk No. 46. Page No. 1
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FIRE / SMOKE EVACUATION PROCEDURE
If a fire alarm sounds, take it
seriously. If you notice a fire or
smell smoke:
DO
NOT fight the fire. Remain calm.
1. Prepare and evacuate the building by way of
the nearest emergency exit. Walk; do not
run. Do
not
use
elevators.
2. Close but do not lock all doors as you leave.
3. Before exiting through any closed door, check
for heat and the presence of fire behind
the door by feeling the door with the back of your hand. If the door feels very warm or hot
to the touch, advise everyone to proceed to another exit.
4. In the event you are unable to exit the building:
a. Remain calm; do not panic
b.
Remain low; crawl if necessary.
c.
Place a cloth, wet if possible, over your mouth to serve as a filter
d.
Signal for help from a window.
Use a towel, clothing, sign etc.
5. Upon exiting the building and proceeding to the assembly area, remain at
least 20 feet
away from the building walls
and overhangs. Do not block any
driveways, as Fire
Department personnel will need access to these areas.
6. The cessation of an alarm/departure of
the fire department is not an
"all clear" to re‐
enter the building as corrective measures may still be in progress.
Stay clear of the building
until a fire warden has advised you to re‐enter the building/area.
7. Assist visitors during
alarm/emergency situations. Visitors may
not be aware of
exits/alternative
exits
and
the
procedures
that
should
be
taken
during
alarm
situations.
Employees should calmly
inform visitors of the proper actions to be taken and assist them
with the evacuation.
NOTE: Always promote a discussion.
Should any question arise that
you cannot answer, don’t
hesitate to contact QHSE Department for assistance.
Issue No. 01, Revision 00, 04th
September 2013.
Talk No. 46. Page No. 2
