Safety and Environment Induction Handbook 2012 - Fremantle Ports

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Evacuation / Fire ProceduresFREMANTLE PORTS’ AdministrationBuilding – OverviewThe Fremantle Ports Administration Building has analarm system to notify occupants of an emergency.In the event of an emergency the first alarm you willhear will be the Alert alarm - you are required tostop work and muster within your work area.The second alarm is the Evacuation alarm. Evacuatethe building. Follow the instructions of your AreaWarden who will inform you which emergency exitand Assembly area to go to.It is important that all personnel are accounted forin an emergency; please ensure you have your namechecked on with the Warden at your work area andchecked off when you arrive at the Assembly area.There are 3 Assembly areas located outside theAdministration Building; these are identified by thegreen and white signs.Assembly area 1 is located between A & B sheds.Assembly area 2 is near the railway line behind theE Shed Markets.Assembly area 3 is the Round House car park.Always wait for the “all clear” from the Chief Wardenbefore re-entering the building.After Normal Business HoursIf you are working outside normal hours, and youhear either of the alarms, immediately evacuate thebuilding. Muster at the front of the building if it is safeto do so. Fire and Rescue will be responding and willallow you back into the building when the all clear hasbeen given.Always remember never to use the lifts whenevacuating the building in an emergency.Alarm Response Procedures –Business HoursOn hearing the alert tone:Remain in your work area (or in the area you maybe visiting at the time)Secure any sensitive documentsGather any small personal items that can be carriedfrom the building e.g. wallet, keys, handbag etc.On hearing the evacuation tone (whoop whoop):Follow the instructions of the Area Warden andevacuate the building via the closest safe fire exit andproceed to the designated exterior assembly areaAssist other occupants on the floor if necessaryRemain at the designated external assembly areawith the Warden until advised by the respondingauthoritiesProcedures on Discovery of a FireOn discovery of a fire:• Close nearby doors if possible and evacuateimmediate danger zone• Ensure the Alert Alarm has been raised (if notactivate the nearest break glass alarm)• Follow Chief Warden, Area Warden or DeputyWarden’s instructions and evacuate the buildingNote:Mobility impaired persons should be reported tothe Area Warden for communication to theChief Warden.It should be clearly understood that the primary dutyof general occupants is not to combat the fire, but toensure, as far as practicable and to the best of theirability, the safety of themselves and others.General occupants with first attack fire fighting skillsmay attempt to extinguish the fire, if safe to do so.The procedures above should be used as a guide andnot necessarily be adhered to rigidly as incidents arevery unpredictable and during an actual incidentthere may be a more appropriate course of action.Where practicable, procedures should be followed toavoid confusion.REMEMBER DO NOT USE LIFTSIN AN EMERGENCY10
Fremantle Ports - Safety and Environment Induction HandbookAlarms After HoursOn hearing the Alert or Evacuation Alarm oron the discovery of a fire after hours:• Evacuate immediately via the closest safe fire exit.• Never assume it is a false alarm even if there is noevidence of fire.• Proceed to the front of the building (if safe to doso) to meet the Fire Services. If unable to waitsafely outside the front of the building, move awayfrom the building to a safe distance.Note:FESA (Fire and Emergencies Services Authority)will normally respond automatically, however, it isadvisable to check and ensure they have receivedthe alarm.DIAL ‘000’ FIRE & RESCUE ANDPORT SECURITY CENTRE 9335 1300• Do not re-enter the building unless the respondingauthority advises it is safe to do so.REMEMBER DO NOT USE LIFTS INAN EMERGENCYThese procedures should be used as a guide and notnecessarily be adhered to rigidly as incidents are veryunpredictable and during an actual incident there maybe a more appropriate course of action.Where practicable, procedures should be followedto avoid confusion.Victoria Quay Emergency Assembly Points81762_MapPg12.indd 1 1/411
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