Health & Safety > Lalor Street Fire Drill Procedure
Authorised by Day Programs Manager
Revised Date: 21 October 2013
Lalor Street Evacuation Procedure relates to all:
•STAFF
•PARTICIPANTS
•VISITORS who are present
Purpose:
To ensure all Lalor Street staff & Participants are aware of the correct evacuation protocol in case of fire, emergencies or other critical incidents in the building.
•At least one Staff member is to be the nominated Fire Warden.
•Fire Drills must be conducted at least 4 times per year.
•If an emergency occurs, all Staff must follow these instructions, and / or the direction of the nominated Fire Warden.
•An Fire Evacuation Pack is located in the Admin area next to the Key cupboard. The Kyeema Respite & Independent Living Programs Manager and in ‘The Woodbox’ workshop office.
•The Evacuation Pack contents are to include:
− 2 torches and spare batteries
− A yellow Fire Warden hat
− Pen and paper
− Portable First Aid pack
− List of emergency contact phone numbers
Evacuation Procedure: See Lalor Street Evacuation Drill Procedure
Emergency Fire Evacuation Procedure
•The Emergency signs at exit points are to be followed or use nearest exit.
•A Fire Warden is to ensure all evacuation packs are taken from the building
•Assist any person in immediate danger, if safe to do so
•Close the door and raise the alarm
•Contact Emergency Services – 000 via a mobile phone
•Attack fire if safe to do so
•Check areas of building, to assess if all people have evacuated
•Close doors behind you as you exit the workplace
•Evacuate to the Assembly areas as shown on the Evacuation Plans
•Day Programs Assembly Area is in the front garden north of the building
•Remain at assembly areas until further advised
•Staff are responsible for the participants in the programs they are managing
Fire Warden Responsibilities
•To help people to evacuate quickly and calmly.
•Do a final check to ensure everyone is out and all doors are shut
•Help with first aid
•Liaise with emergency services
•Give the OK to re-enter the building
•To wear the yellow Fire Warden hat
People with Disabilities
If you are assisting with the evacuation of a person with a disability, you must evacuate them to designated safe Assembly areas. If you are unable to evacuate the person, notify the Fire Warden immediately.
Staff Responsibilities and Procedure
•Never ignore an emergency alarm or warning.
•Respond to alarm without delay.
•Ensure that there is minimal removal of belongings.
Additional Emergency & Fire Prevention Guidelines
•If the emergency occurs out of hours when our identified Fire Wardens may not be present, ALL staff on-site are considered to be Fire Wardens, and are responsible for initiating and following the Fire Emergency Evacuation Procedures.
•Head Warden to take base handset of walkie talkie
•As listed on emergency information board located in Lalor Street corridor and at other locations in the building
Related Policies, Procedures and Documents:
Evacuation Exercise Record Sheet SF-23
Pre Fire Drill - Evacuation Discussion SF-35
After Fire Drill - Evacuation Review SF-36
Lalor Street Evacuation Plan KCF-21