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informing staff and students of the requirement to evacuate; providing an accurate picture of the state of evacuation to the Building Warden orUniversity Warden.3.3 Floor Wardens must be familiar with: the operation of the fire alarm system, the emergency warning system and any otherequipment used to assist in the operation of emergency procedures for the building; the floor they represent, including:o all means of egress and alternative escape routes;o the existence and positions of rooms leading off blind passages, doors leading todead-ends and any other confined areas in which persons could be located;o potentially hazardous materials or operations undertaken in their zone. the location and operation of fire doors, smoke doors, fire blankets, portable fireextinguishers and fire hoses on their floor; the number and location of mobility-impaired persons on their floor.3.4 It is important that the Floor Warden or a Deputy Floor Warden be available for each floorduring periods of normal occupancy.3.5 A Floor Warden, on becoming aware of an emergency, should implement the emergencyprocedures for his or her floor which should include the following actions: if the circumstances on their floor warrant it, order the evacuation of the occupants oftheir floor; communicate with the Building Warden and act on his or her instructions; direct wardens to check the floor for any abnormal situation; advise the Building Warden as soon as possible of the circumstances on his or her floorand of the action taken.3.6 A Deputy Floor Warden shall assume the Floor Warden’s responsibilities if the Floor Warden isabsent and otherwise assist as required by the Floor Warden. In case of emergency, theDeputy Floor Warden is also to undertake the emergency functions as describe in 3.7 & 3.8(a)3.7 In the event of an emergency, Floor Wardens may be required to carry out a number ofactivities, including the following: check to ensure fire doors and smoke doors are properly closed; search floor to ensure all persons are accounted for; ensure orderly movement of occupants; assist mobility-impaired persons;act as leaders of groups during building evacuation;operate first attack fire-fighting equipment (portable fire extinguishers, hose reels, andfire blankets).3.8 The responsibilities of an emergency Floor Warden include:a) Emergency functionsOn sounding of the building evacuation alarm the Floor Wardens shall: don a yellow helmet; enter each accessible room including toilets and direct occupants to leave the building; refrain from opening doors which have hot handles or smoke coming from under door; report to the Building Warden on the state of evacuation of his or her floor; take direction from the Building Warden. In the case of emergency, the Floor Wardens have the authority to override normalemployment designation and seniority. In the event of failing to comply with the FloorWardens’ lawful instruction, disciplinary action may be taken against the respective staffmember(s).b) Non-emergency functionsThe Floor Warden shall report to the Building Warden: any obstructions to egress routes within building; local changes in the use of the building, hazardous goods or equipment; fire isolating doors which are prevented from closing unaided; faulty or missing fire extinguishers.Page 6 of 14
3.9 The tenure for the Floor Warden shall be of two years. At the end of the term, the same personmay be re-appointed.3.10 Please refer to Schedule 1 below for the list of the Floor Wardens.4. First Aid Responders4.1 First Aid Responders are appointed to provide first aid assistance on campus. They aremembers of the Emergency Response Team.4.2 First aid responders are trained in basic or advanced first aid. First aid is based on knowledge,training and expertise. A first aider will have completed a practical training course under thesupervision of a recognised first aid organisation.4.3 First Aid Responders should be prepared to render first aid whenever a building emergencyoccurs. It is preferable for First Aid Responders not to take on other warden roles that couldconflict with this. Consideration should be given to providing First Aid Responders who will haveeasily portable (e.g. back-pack style) first aid kits to assist them in this role. When a buildingemergency occurs First Aid Responders should follow instructions, evacuate if required andreport to the University Warden and be ready to treat injured people. Building emergencyplanning and post-emergency de-briefing should involve the First Aid Responders.4.4 If First Aid Responders are present at the scene of an accident, or during a medical emergency,First Aid Responders need to go through the following stages:4.4.1 Assess the situation Take control of your feelings, don’t act impulsively Look for continuing danger, to the casualties and to yourself Decide whether to call for emergency help4.4.2 Assess the casualtiesA quiet casualty may be an indication that the person is unconscious. Quiet casualties shouldalways be your first priority. prioritise treatment of casualties according to severity of injury; check response by asking casualties whether they are all right; check pulse check airway; check breathing; if a casualty is not breathing, ask somebody to call for emergency services immediatelyand give 30 chest compressions followed by two rescue breaths; continue this sequence until emergency help arrives or the casualty starts to show someresponse.4.4.3 Further assistance to casualties Aim to give all casualties early and effective help Arrange for casualties to be taken to hospital where necessary Remain with casualty until help arrivesPrevent cross-infection between yourself and the casualtyTake care of casualty’s possessions and ensure they accompany the casualty tohospital.4.5 The tenure term for the First Aid Responders shall be for a period of two years. At the end of theterm, the same person may be re-appointed.4.6 Please refer to Schedule 1 below for the list of the First Aid Responders.5. Declaration5.1 Members of the Emergency Response Team should make a declaration to the University if theyare physically or medically unfit to perform the functions required of them.Page 7 of 14
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