Possible Reasons for Evacuation;

• Fire
• Bomb threat
• Power failure or blackout
• Chemical Spill
• Other emergency such as gas leaks, floods, persons threatening staff and others.

Who takes charge in the event of an evacuation;

• The lecturer or person in charge of the class, tutorial or laboratory MUST evacuate their students. It is the responsibility of the lecturer/tutor to maintain control of the students during the emergency until released by emergency personnel.
• The senior staff member in their area MUST evacuate all the people in that area.
• If possible, the Fire Warden will check the area to ensure that everyone has left the building.

Notification of Evacuation;

• A fire alarm or sounder will activate or;

• An order to evacuate will sound over the PA system or;
• The lecturer or person in charge of the class, tutorial or laboratory. will direct students to evacuate or;
• The senior staff member in the area will direct people to evacuate or;
• Security, Warden or the Fire Brigade will direct people to evacuate.

An evacuation order may have many forms and it is imperative that the building is evacuated immediately.

The Evacuation Process;

Upon hearing an alarm, sounder or being directed to evacuate:

• Staff and students are to secure confidential materials, valuables and collect personal belongings.
• All occupants MUST leave the building.
• Move in an orderly manner to the nearest safe exit. Do not proceed to the front door unless it is a sfe exit
• Warn other areas to vacate the building on your exit route.
• If possible, the warden will complete a check of the building to ensure that all the occupants have been evacuated..
• Once clear of the building walk quickly and calmly to the designated assembly area. Do not stand near the doorway.
• If the weather is inclement, proceed to a non-involved building or walkway.
  Note: Cafés and other retail outlets are not acceptable.
• Advise the warden of the whereabouts of the students
• You may be asked to assist by;
  • Preventing people from entering the building,
  • Undertake a roll call,
  • Provide adequate supervision
  • Assist the emergency services.
• Do not re-enter the building until advised to do so by the appropriate designated authority, warden or fire brigade.
• Do not use the lifts.