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 />
DEPUTY <strong>EMERGENCY</strong> CO-ORDINATOR - CODE YELLOW ALERT<br />
If emergency cause has not been confirmed, just reported smell or odours.<br />
• On notification <strong>of</strong> Code Yellow, proceed to affected building;<br />
• Don tabard (vest) identifying position;<br />
• Proceed to scene liaise with Area Warden and take charge (if necessary);<br />
• Maintain communication with Emergency Co-ordination Centre and update on<br />
arrival and as events unfold (at least every 15 minutes).<br />
• Secure area - prevent unauthorised access by others to the affected area.<br />
• Remain at location and assist Area Warden with tasks.<br />
• Advise Emergency Co-ordination Centre when all clear to be given.<br />
• Arrange immediate replacement / rectification <strong>of</strong> used installed equipment.<br />
• Provide a report on the incident to Risk Management.<br />
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