Safety Assessment Program Evaluator Student Manual

CA Emergency Mgmt. Agency Safety Assessment Program Evaluator Manual April 20114.0 Evaluating Buildings4.1 Small Group Activity Evaluating BuildingsPurposeThe purpose of this activity is to familiarize you with the safety assessment process throughhands-on use. Additionally, this exercise will give you experience in working with teammembers in discussing the condition of buildings.InstructionsIn a few minutes, you will break up into small groups of preferably two to four individuals. Eachteam will select a spokesperson who will present to the whole group the decisions anddiscussions of the team. Carefully review the photos of the buildings. Each group of photosincludes a complete write-up of additional details needed to evaluate the building. Once yourteam has carefully read the descriptions and studied the photos, please discuss your observations,fill out the evaluation forms, and the appropriate placard.At the end of the exercise, each team will present their conclusions, including any discussionsthat they may have had, and how they arrived at their recommendations. You will have one hourto work through the exercise.Notes:105