EMERGENCY PROCEDURES MANUAL - Department of Health
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES MANUAL - Department of Health
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES MANUAL - Department of Health
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Respond Yellow<br />
PERSON INITIATING RESPONSE – CODE YELLOW ALERT<br />
If cause has not been confirmed<br />
• Rescue / move any persons in immediate danger to safety.<br />
• Close doors and windows to isolate, (if applicable).<br />
• Investigate the cause <strong>of</strong> the utility failure, or emmission <strong>of</strong> fumes or odours.<br />
• Dial 2444, report "RESPOND YELLOW ALERT" give your name, the location<br />
<strong>of</strong> the incident and all relevant details.<br />
• If possible, state exact nature <strong>of</strong> any substance(s) involved, fault, incident. e.g.<br />
smell <strong>of</strong> gas or chemical.<br />
• Warn others in area quietly DO NOT SHOUT emergency or Code details<br />
• Secure area, prevent unauthorised access by others to the affected area.<br />
• Report situation to Area Warden or Senior Person present.<br />
• Remain calm.<br />
AWAIT FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS FROM AREA WARDEN.<br />
June 2001 Page 4 <strong>of</strong> 22
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