EMERGENCY PROCEDURES MANUAL - Department of Health

Respond Yellow
DEPUTY EMERGENCY CO-ORDINATOR - CODE YELLOW ACTION
If emergency cause has been confirmed, actual utility failure or emission of
fumes or odours.
• On notification of Code Yellow, proceed to main entrance of affected building,
arrange for a staff member to await the arrival of emergency service personnel (if
attending) to provide directions;
• Don tabard (vest) identifying position;
• Proceed to scene liaise with Area Warden and take charge (if necessary);
• Maintain communication with Emergency Co-ordination Centre and update on
arrival and as events unfold (at least every 15 minutes).
• If incident is able to be controlled internally, nominate resources required, e.g.
Chemical spills kit, Emergency On-Call Engineer, additional security staff.
• Secure area, prevent unauthorised access by others to the affected area.
• Remain at location and assist Area Warden with tasks.
• Liaise with senior emergency services officer on scene and guide to location.
• Advise Emergency Co-ordination Centre when all clear to be given.
• Arrange immediate replacement / rectification of used installed equipment.
• Provide a report on the incident to Risk Management.
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