Evacuation
Ambulance / Fire / Police - Dial (0) 000
For Security (from desk phone) - Dial 333 or To access an outside line, press '0' before dialling 990 53333
For Security (from Mobile) - 990 53333
- Stay calm.
- Follow instructions of the Emergency Wardens.
- Do not use lifts.
IMPORTANT: The Chief Warden and Floor Wardens have the authority to delegate duties and control the evacuation process.
Alert Tone / Evacuation Tone: Prepare to evacuate
General
- Upon hearing the alert tone "BEEP, BEEP", prepare to evacuate.
- Stop all activities and listen to instructions.
- Gather personal belongings e.g. wallet, keys.
- Do not evacuate unless directed or if the evacuation tone “EVACUATE NOW” starts.
Teaching Staff
- Secure equipment in use.
- Stand by evacuation WIP, reassure students.
- Evacuate when the "EVACUATE NOW" tone begins.
- Instruct staff/students to exit in orderly fashion.
- Instruct all staff/students to proceed to emergency exit and assembly point.
- Ensure all occupants leave the room.
| Role or System | Responsibilities and Information |
|---|---|
| Assisting People with Disabilities | Ask if help is required. Assist person to nearest fire safe area. Refer to the "Specific Needs" section in this booklet. |
| Visitors, Delegates, and Teaching Staff | Must be evacuated by Monash College staff. Teaching Staff are responsible for evacuating teaching spaces. |
| Chief Warden | Coordinate evacuation and delegate duties. Has authority during evacuations until Emergency Services arrive. At the completion of the emergency, must complete an evacuation report in SARAH. |
| Floor Warden | Evacuate site and direct staff/students and visitors to secure areas. |
| First Aider | Obtain portable First Aid kit if available and provide first aid where appropriate. |
| Cascading Alarm System | Initially only the fire affected floor goes into alarm, then each level above and below goes into alarm every 5 minutes. Staff and students should only evacuate or prepare to evacuate when the alarm or evacuation tone sounds on their floor or as directed by the Wardens. |
| Assembly Area | Primary assembly point: Docklands Community Hub Reserve. Secondary assembly point: Corner of Fishplate Lane and Village Street. All building occupants must evacuate to the primary assembly point unless advised otherwise. |