INITIAL WARDEN TRAINING AT

QUT

• Training Room Emergency Exits and Assembly Areas

• Toilet Locations

• Mobile Phones – Please turn to Silent

HOUSEKEEPING

• Everything we learn here today is common sense

• We can apply these procedures at home or anywhere else

• We might save a life one day

WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?

9/11 New York (2001) – Prior Training Saved Lives

• 66% of ECO’s were on duty

• 93% of survivors had attended emergency training in the previous 12 months

Compare this to what happened in Bali (2002)

WHY?

It is a MANDATORY requirement within Queensland (2008 – Qld Building Fire Safety Regulation)

Every staff member MUST undertake Fire and Hazardous Materials First-Response

Evacuation Awareness training every 12 months. (2008 – Qld Building Fire Safety Regulation)

It helps keep the workplace safe and protects you, students and members of the public from harm.

WHY?

ONLINE TRAINING on EVACUATION PROCEDURES

This training has been designed to comply with the Building Fire Safety Regulation 2008 and as such it is a mandatory requirement for all staff to undertake this training to ensure the University meets its legal obligations and ensures everyone’s safety.

ONLINE TRAINING on EVACUATION PROCEDURES

The General Evacuation Instruction must be completed by all staff:

• No later than 2 days after starting work at QUT

• No later than 2 days after a person moves to a new workplace on another floor or building at QUT

• No later than 1 month after there is a material change to the physical layout of their workplace

• Every 12 Months

All staff, students and members ofthe public who may be within a building atQUT are obligated under State & Federal

Acts to comply with ALL instructions given to them by any member of an

Emergency Control Organisation (ECO) personnel during an

evacuation or containment

LEGAL RESPONSIBILITIES

WHAT IS AN EMERGENCY?Any event that arises internally or from external sources, which may cause physical and/or emotional distress to staff and/or students.

An emergency may also include an event that adversely disrupts the University operations, damages University assets or brings the University into disrepute.

It is usually a situation that requires an IMMEDIATE response.

WHAT IS AN EMERGENCY?Fire Bomb ThreatLetter Bomb Civil Disorder/Protest Toxic EmissionMedical Emergency CyclonesEarthquakeSevere Storm/Water Damage Bush FireHazardous Substances IncidentsTransport AccidentsIndustrial AccidentsFloodDeath On Campus

Any other incident that threatens life or causes us to activate the QUT Emergency Procedures

All QUT buildings have an EMERGENCY CONTROL ORGANISATION (ECO) which consists of Chief Wardens, Deputy Chief Wardens and Wardens.

Emergency Control Organisations are formed under the Australian Standard -

AS3745 (2002).

Your role is to assist and provide guidance during an evacuation or containment.

QUT EMERGENCY CONTROL ORGANISATION

Emergency Control Organisations (ECO) have authority under the following Legislative Acts, Regulations and Standards

QLD Workplace Health & Safety Act 1995QLD Fire & Rescue Service Act 1990

QLD Building Fire Safety Regulation 2008Australian Standard 3745 (2002)

EMERGENCY CONTROL ORGANISATION AUTHORITY

The primary role of ECO members is to ensure that life takes precedence over asset protection.

Members are trained members of staff who take control whenever an emergency is declared to ensure the safe evacuation or containment of building occupants.

ECO members are not: Fire Fighters, Bomb Technicians or Rescue Personnel.

ECO ROLES & RESPONSIBILITES

Staff who voluntarily perform formal health and safety roles are eligible to receive two additional days special leave per annum.

Staff must meet the eligibility requirements and perform the role for at least 9 months within a 12 month period in order to access the special leave.

ECO ROLES & RESPONSIBILITES

ECO ROLES & RESPONSIBILITESEligibility requirements

Staff must meet the following requirements to be eligible to access the special leave:

Wardens• Completed the ‘Appointment of Wardens’ form

• Participated in drills or routine inspections

• Provided feedback and attended at least one of the two required Warden meetings

On becoming aware of an Emergency:

• Will ascertain the nature of the emergency and determine the appropriate course of action for their level or area of responsibility in accordance with the QUT Emergency Procedures Manual.

• Will assist with an evacuation, lock-down or shelter-in-place for their area of responsibility and advise the Chief Warden of the status using an appropriate method of communication for the building.

ECO ROLES & RESPONSIBILITES

Will be identified by a red helmet, yellow safety vest and/or Warden ID card if it is safe to do so. (Visual Aids)

• Will direct occupants in accordance with the QUT Emergency Procedures Manual and instructions from the Chief/Deputy Chief Warden and Initial Response Team(s). (QUT Security, Emergency Combat Services; Fire, Ambulance,

Police). This will include checking all rooms in your area (including toilets) for people.

ECO ROLES & RESPONSIBILITES

ECO ROLES & RESPONSIBILITES Will systematically evacuate, lock-down their

area of responsibility as required and assist person(s) with disabilities.

• Will report to the Chief/Deputy Chief Warden on completion of required activities, for further tasking if required.

• Will ensure that following the “All Clear” from the Emergency Services, assist with the re-entry to the building and attend the debrief to identify and correct any deficiencies.

WARDEN ROLES & RESPONSIBILITES

Monthly Housekeeping

• Required to undertake or as nominated by the Chief Warden the monthly Check List.

(Online)

• Required to notify the Chief Warden of any refurbishments, staff relocations or office arrangements that may impact on the designated emergency exit routes.

WARDEN VISUAL AIDSWardens are identified by a RED HELMET,

YELLOW SAFETY VEST and/or WARDEN ID

CARD if it is safe to do so.

LOCAL PROCEDURESEach building develops their own Local Procedures in accordance with the QUT Emergency Procedures Manual.

Local procedures should address local issues:

• Power Failure• Air-conditioning Control• Alternate Assembly Areas• Access Control/Cardax doors/Secure areas• Communication during Non Mechanical

Evacuations• Housekeeping Procedures – Monthly Checklists

LOCAL PROCEDURESEach building develops their own Local Procedures in accordance with the QUT Emergency Procedures Manual.

Local procedures should address local issues:

• Secondary Roles of Wardens• Localised Training/Fire Fighting• Personal Safety & Security of Personal Property• Renovation/Construction Sites• Educate building occupants not to carry any food or beverages during emergencies

STAFF IN CHARGEStaff in Charge of a Class/Work Area are responsible for the Safe Evacuation or Containment of that teaching or work space.

Everybody has a Moral Responsibility and Duty of Care to our students and staff.

Everybody has a Legal Responsibility to our students and staff.

QLD Workplace Health & Safety Act 1995QLD Fire & Rescue Service Act 1990

QUT EMERGENCY RESPONSES

There are 2 responses to emergencies that are endorsed by QUT

SHELTER IN PLACE

EVACUATION(Mechanical – Audible)

(Non-Mechanical - Silent)

QUT EMERGENCY RESPONSES

Shelter in Place refers to the protection of students, staff and visitors within QUT buildings which they currently occupy.

Where a threat is such that an attempt to move people would expose them to a great danger than remaining ‘Sheltered in Place’

Escape of Gas

Violent Storm

QUT EMERGENCY RESPONSES

Evacuation refers to the orderly movement of people from a place of danger.

Students, staff and visitors are evacuated from University facilities to a designate safe location – a pre-established Assembly Area for each facility.

Fire

Chemical Spill

Know your area!

FIRE & EVACUATION

• Know your local building evacuation procedures, emergency exits and assembly areas. (there could be more than one)

• Control the Evacuation – Use clear concise language and hand signals.

• Control the movement through the corridors, building entries and fire stairs.

Consider everyone’s SAFETY!

EVACUATION DIAGRAMS

Each building has professionally designed, site specific evacuation signage.

The diagrams are in colour and supplied laminated to be fixed to a wall.

Each evacuation diagram displays the location of the sign as it corresponds to it’s location in the building.

EVACUATION DIAGRAMS

BUILDING EVACUATION ROUTES

Each building’s evacuation diagram displays the route from the location as it corresponds to the place in the building to the nearest exit of the building.

Emergency Exit signs identify emergency locations from all areas within buildings.

Emergency lighting is installed in strategic locations throughout campus buildings.

BUILDING ASSEMBLY AREAS

Each QUT building has had designated Assembly Areas on campus.

The Assembly Area is an open area away from a building and out of the way of responding emergency vehicles and personnel.

There may be more than one Emergency Assembly Area depending on the size of the building, type of evacuation event and the location of the exits.

NON-MECHANICAL EVACUATION

There could be an event on campus where audible alarms might not be used to evacuate people, such as civil disorder event inside a building.

When a Chief Warden is notified to evacuate the building ‘Non-mechanically’, it is at their

discretion as to how they ascertain the validity of the order. QUT Security may provide

assistance unless the Controller assumes their role.

NON-MECHANICAL EVACUATION

Wardens may consider sending runners or use alternate methods of advising building

occupants.

Respond in the way that will best protect your safety and those in your charge.

Be firm and courteous with the message to “Evacuate”.

In all events, remain calm and avoid confrontation.

SPECIAL NEEDS PERSONSQUT have emergency procedures in place to assist

any person who may have a disability or impairment during an evacuation or

containment. You may need to enlist the aid of another person to assist.

If safe to do so, assemble in a safe place near a fire egress and wait until the level has been

evacuated and relocate the person into the fire stair well. Report the circumstances to the Chief Warden immediately.

PERSONAL CONSIDERATIONS

Wardens - Personal Emergency Plans

Child Collection.

Personal Belongings – keys, wallet, purse.

‘GO’ Pack – contact numbers, water, muesli bars.

BUILDING RE-ENTRY

DO NOT allow anyone to re-enter the

building until the

‘All Clear’ has been declared

Emergency Services Excepted

FIRE PROTECTION EQUIPMENT

The primary functions of a fire alarm are to identify a developing fire emergency, indicate it’s location and alert QUT Security, the Fire Service and the building occupants

Signals from the system can automatically engage equipment to pressurise stairwells, shut down re-circulating air systems and to release hold-open devices on fire doors.

This helps to confine any smoke to the fire floor and minimise danger to life and property.

FIRE PROTECTION EQUIPMENT

MANUAL CALL POINTS (MCPs)

Manual Call Points (MCPs) enable occupants to raise the alarm of a fire.

Activation of an MCP occurs when the glass front is broken. It cannot be reset unless a new glass front is installed.

The MCP system has the ability to alert all occupants of the building to a fire within the building

FIRE PROTECTION EQUIPMENT

MANUAL CALL POINTS

Manual Call Points (MCPs) are located throughout QUT buildings.

Some MCPs are openly displayed on walls but others are located behind well signed fire emergency doors.

They can be found on escape routes at each door (inside or outside) to designated fire stairs and each exit to the open air.

EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION DEVICES

Emergency Warning and Intercommunication Systems (EWIS) are fixed installations found in QUT buildings.

The EWIS provides audible, visual signals and verbal public address throughout a building in emergency situations.

It also provides a means of communication between specific locations in the building.

EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION DEVICES

ALERT SIGNAL

This is the first phase of the Fire Emergency Warning. The ALERT signal is a repetitive tone having an equal on/off duration and a regular frequency.

It may also be a combination of audible tones and visual signals (flashing amber light).

The ALERT signal instructs the occupants to prepare for evacuation.

ALERT

EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION DEVICES

EVACUATION SIGNAL

This is the second phase of the Fire Emergency Warning. The EVACUATION signal is a

variable tone of increasing frequency.

It may also be a combination of audible tones and visual signals (flashing amber and red lights).

The EVACUATION signal instructs wardens and building occupants that evacuation is necessary.

EVACUATE

EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION DEVICES

VERBAL ADDRESS

The EWIS can allow a public address throughout the building if required in an emergency

situation.

Some systems also include automatic, pre-recorded verbal instructions.

EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION DEVICES

WARDEN INTERCOMMUNICATION PHONES (WIPs)

Warden Intercommunication Phones are usedto communicate between Wardens and the Chief Warden at the EWIS location. (if Safe to do so)

The WIP is Fire Engine Red in colour.

WIPs cannot be used to communicate directly with other WIPs or phones.

FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT‘First Attack’ fire fighting equipment is installed in QUT buildings. The fire fighting equipment installed at QUT can be Fire Extinguishers, Fire Hose Reels and Fire Blankets

FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

Most Fire Extinguishers at QUT are ‘portable’ and are mounted on brackets at a convenient height on walls or vehicles.

Only trained people should use the appropriate extinguisher to extinguish a fire while it is still small and uncomplicated.

FIRE EXTINGUISHERS All fire extinguishers are required to be tested every 6 months. The tests generally involve –

- faults discovered with an extinguisher- the age of the extinguisher

Extinguishers that are noted to have faults and that are over 5 years old are not stamped. (Over 5 years old, they must undergo special tests to remain active).

If an extinguisher is found without a sticker and the date stamp is not punched appropriately after a 6 month period, this situation needs to be reported to the Helpdesk on extension 83000.

MEDIA CONTACT

Staff and students should not make statements to the media.

If contacted by the media, remain courteous, firm and direct them the Marketing and Communications Office or to Security

DO NOT be drawn into any comment.

CALLING AN AMBULANCEOn advice from the Queensland Ambulance Service,

the University community are requested that persons needing an ambulance in a serious situation should dial Triple Zero 000 (0 first from a QUT

internal phone line) immediately.

Notify QUT Security on 88 888.

Tell the operator: Where, What, Why, Who, When and How.

Consider everybody’s SAFETY

CONTACTS/ASSISTANCECritical Incident Management

Shirley Russell 88524

Emergency Response CoordinatorTracey Brewer 80264

Kelvin Grove Jeanette Woolley 85590

Gardens PointTony Armstrong 81468

Security Helpdesk 85585

EMERGENCY 88 888

ANY QUESTIONS?