1 Produced in accordance with Australian Standard AS 3745 ... Emergency Guide... · 8 1 Produced in...

1 1 Produced in accordance with Australian Standard AS 3745 – 2010. Printed May, 2013 Version Colour- Lilac


Emergency Contact Numbers Service Number

Tasmania Fire Service‐ Emergencies 0‐000

Tasmania Fire Service‐ Advice Line 1800 000 699

Ambulance Tasmania‐ Emergencies 0‐000

Ambulance Tasmania‐ Non‐ Emergency Calls 1800 008 008

Police‐ Emergencies 0‐000

Police‐ Launceston Headquarters 1800765827

Police‐ Beaconsfield‐ Enquiries 6383 2002

Launceston General Hospital 6348 7111

Poisons Information Centre 131 126

UTAS Security‐ Emergencies 3336 or 6324 3336

UTAS Security‐ Non Urgent Only 3444 or 6324 3444

AMS Service Centre 6324 3917

AMC Reception‐ Newnham

6324 9646 or 9646

AMC Reception‐ Beauty Point

6324 9404 or 9404

Student Accommodation‐ Newnham 0417 318 091

Student Accommodation‐ Beauty Point

6324 9422 or 9422

Search & Rescue Maritime 1800 641 792


Emergency Guide Handbook Contents

Section Page

Emergency Contact Numbers 2

Emergency Guide Handbook Contents 3

Guidance for Emergency Evacuations 4

Emergency Evacuation Procedures 6

Assembly Points at Newnham 6

Assembly Point at Bell Bay 7

Assembly Points at Beauty Point 7

Beauty Point Seamanship Centre, Wharf & Stephen Brown Site Plan 9

Beauty Point Bagot Street Site Plan 10

Newnham Site Plan 11

Types of Fire Extinguishers 12

Emergency Control Organisation 13

Sample AMC Fire & Evacuation Action Sheet 18

Description of Offenders Checklist 19

Bomb Threat Checklist‐ Link 20


Guidance for Emergency Evacuations

For Newnham, Bell Bay and Beauty Point Campuses

1. The following instructions are a guide to the procedures to be adopted in the event of any emergency which may require partial or total evacuation of an Australian Maritime College building. Such an emergency may be the direct or indirect result of any of the following:

1.1. Fire, chemical, biological, radiological & hazardous or toxic

substance incidents. 1.2. Natural disaster, bushfire, severe weather/storms, floods,

earthquakes, loss of an essential service, building collapse or instability.

1.3. Civil disorder, bomb threats, building invasions/armed intrusion, terrorism.

1.4. Transport accidents, industrial accidents & medical emergencies.

2. An organisational structure is necessary to co‐ordinate evacuations and to

ensure the safety of staff, students, contractors and visitors. The prevention of fire and other hazards is the responsibility of all and to this end each person should ensure the observation of safe working practices.

3. The purpose of a Building Evacuation procedure and the Emergency

Control Organisation is to provide for the:‐

3.1 Adequate prevention of 'fire' or other such emergencies through observation, reporting and maintaining a safe environment

3.2 Protection of persons from ‘ fire or dangerous hazards' 3.3 Speedy control of the fire or other such emergencies 3.4 Safe and orderly evacuation of the buildings 3.5 Speedy return to normal work after the ‘fire’ or other such

incident which are brought under control 4. To achieve this it is necessary to appoint staff to be responsible in

emergencies for quick and effective evacuations of Australian Maritime College buildings.

5. The Risk Advisor is the Campus Emergency Coordinator and with the Chief

Fire Warden will direct Deputy Chief Fire Warden and Warden during emergencies. These staff are in complete control of operations until the arrival of combatant emergency service. In the absence of the Chief Fire Warden the most senior Deputy Chief Fire Warden will take control.


6. Area and Floor Warden will in the event of an evacuation be responsible for ordering the immediate evacuation of their designated area, classroom, toilet, offices or facility and ensure everyone is safely evacuated; and reporting same to the Deputy Chief Fire Warden.

7. The Warden will be responsible for marshalling of building occupants to

their assigned assembly area and ensuring that all occupants are accounted for and reporting same to the Chief Deputy Fire Warden.

8. The Chief Fire Warden will appoint new Warden if necessary at the

beginning of each new academic year and will arrange practice fire drills from time to time.

9. On hearing the alarm building occupants should proceed quietly via the fire doors exits and assemble in their assigned assembly area. DO NOT RUN. Listen to instructions given by the Emergency Control Organisation personnel and follow these instructions without delay.

10. Building occupants are to wait in the assembly areas until directed by a

warden to return to their rooms. 11. The evacuation alarm is indicated by the ringing of the alarm bells in

various areas of the building. 12. It may be necessary to hold silent evacuations in the case of a bomb

threat, building invasion etc. In this casewardenwillmovethroughbuildingsandaskallpersonstoleave.


Emergency Evacuation Procedures

Alarm 1.1 If you notice a fire‐ raise the alarm

immediately by activating a fire alarm break glass or by calling the switchboard‐ Newnham 9646 (63249646) Beauty Point 9404 (63249404)

1.2 Evacuate the building/vessel‐ as set out below in 2.1 – 6.3

and obey any directions given by the warden.

Evacuation 2.1 On hearing the fire alarm‐

you should leave the building by the shortest and safest route, moving directly to your specified assembly point.

See the attached maps for the exit routes, muster and assembly points.

2.2 Staff responsibilities‐ staff in charge of classes and senior staff in charge of offices are to ensure that all persons in their class or office area leave the building and assemble at the assembly points. Area and floor warden will assist with evacuations.

Ensure that people in workshops, toilets and storeroom, etc. are aware of the evacuation.

Assembly Points at Newnham

3.1 Assembly Point “A” Refer to plan on page 11. The assembly point for people in buildings numbered 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 will be the lawn area outside the Thermo Lab.

Assembly Point “B” Refer to plan on page 11. The assembly

point for the people in buildings number 4, 5, 8, 9, 10 will be the AMC Search Carpark‐ north west of the campus.

Assembly Point “C” Refer to plan on page 11. The assembly point for the people in the buildings within resident's accommodation at Investigator Hall, will be the AMC Survival Centre Carpark.


Assembly Point at Bell Bay

4.1 Assembly Point for all persons is outside the main gate and on the northern side of the driveway.

Assembly Points at Beauty Point

Bagot Street

5.1 Assembly Point for people in all buildings is the area on the sports field opposite the entrance to the car park.

Seamanship Centre

5.2 Assembly Point‐ Refer to plan on page 9. The assembly point for persons in the Seamanship Centre is the lawn area in front of the Hotel and directly opposite the Seamanship Centre.

Stephen Brown

6.1 Muster Point “A”‐ Refer to plan on page 9. This muster point is at the sign in/out station on gangway on the stern of the vessel.

6.2 Muster Point “B”‐ Refer to plan on page 9. This muster point is on the pontoon on the port side midships

6.3 Muster Point “C”‐ Refer to plan on page 9. This muster point is over the side to a waiting vessel on the starboard side midships After all persons have been accounted for at Stephen Brown Muster Points “A”, “B” or “C”, persons will move to the Seamanship Centre Assembly Point and in a manner so as to not hinder the path of fire service vehicles.

Safety 7.1 If possible on leaving the building, ensure that all doors

and windows are closed, electrical appliances turned off, filing cabinets closed and valuables and documents are secure.

7.2 Fight any fire only if safe to do so.


All Clear 8.1 Return to normal duties‐ You will be advised verbally when

the emergency is over. Following the All Clear, staff and students can return to their normal duties. Should it not be possible to occupy an area, advice on alternative arrangements will be provided.

It is the responsibility of individuals to be familiar with the above evacuation and emergency procedures. YOUR LIFE MAY DEPEND ON IT.


MOTEL

ASSEMBLY POINT

WHARF

BAGOT STREET

TO LAUNCESTON

MARINA

HOTEL

AMC BEAUTY POINT SEAMANSHIP CENTRE

STEPHEN BROWN MUSTER POINTS

1

2

3

5

4

Building Index 1. Seamanship Centre 2. Workshops 3. Classroom & Student Recreation

Room 4. Rear Yard & Vessel Storage Area 5. Stephen Brown 6. Bluefin 7. Cottage 6

7

12

10

1

5

2

3 ASSEMBLY POINT

BUILDING INDEX 1. PORTS & SHIPPING OFFICES 2. COMMUNALCENTRE 3. ENDEAVOR HALL 4. SUB STATION 5. FLUME TANK 6. CLASSROOMS 7. RECREATION CENTRE 8. CLASSROOMS 9. COMPUTER LAB & OFFICES 10. RESIDENCES

CAR PARK

9

8

6

7

10

OROXFD STREET

AMC BAGOT STREET COMPLEX

AMC SPORTS FIELD

10

4

3 3

BAGOT STREET


3

2

RECEPTION

1

16

15

6

8

5

18

17

4

9

7

10

13

12

11

14

Newnham CampusBuilding Index

1. Swanson Building 2. Connell Building 3. Ship Sim Building 4. Norfolk Hall 5. D Block 6. Communal Centre 7. Survival Centre 8. Stables 9. Newnham Hall 10. Cottage 11. MEH Store 12. Model Test Basin 13. Cavitation Tunnel 14. MEH Lab 15. Alternator Hall 16. Thermo Lab 17. T26 Undergrads Building 18. NCMCRS 19. Aquaculture Compound

19

ASSEMBLY POINT C

ASSEMBLY POINT B

ASSEMBLY POINT A

SPORTS OVAL

12

Types of Fire Extinguishers

DO NOT attempt to fight a fire unless‐

The alarm has been raised

You are adequately clothed

You have been trained in the use of extinguishing equipment

You have an escape route

Use the correct extinguisher for the class of fire involved. The classes and their uses are listed below: ‐ Type Colour Class of Fire

Dry Powder (AB, (E)) Red with White Band A (wood, plastics, paper) B (flammable liquids) (E) (energised electrical equip)

Dry Powder (B, (E)) Red with White Band B (flammable liquids) (E) (energised electrical equip)

Carbon Dioxide Red with Black Band A (wood, plastics, paper) B (flammable liquids) (E) (energised electrical equip)

Foam Red with Blue Band B (flammable liquids)

Fire Hose Reels A (wood, plastics, paper)

IMPORTANT Before using a hose reel, ensure that the water is TURNED ON before proceeding to the fire.


Emergency Control Organisation

Introduction 1. Emergency situations can develop from a number of causes: fire, structural fault,

bomb threat, leakage of gas, chemical spill, civil disorder, earthquake and others. Emergency procedures are designed to ensure the safe movement of occupants of buildings should any of these situations eventuate.

2. The aim of this section of the handbook is to detail the structure of the AMC

Emergency Control Organisation (ECO), the roles of ECO members and actions to be taken in the event of an emergency.

Definitions 3. For the purposes of this handbook the following definitions apply.

a. Emergency Control Organisation (ECO) ‐ A structured team which will organise an appropriate response to emergency situations.

b. Emergency Planning Committee (EPC) ‐ A committee responsible for

reviewing this emergency plan and supervising the regular testing of the ECO.

c. Mobility‐impaired person ‐ a person with physical, mental or sensory

impairment, either temporary or permanent, who requires assistance during emergency evacuation.

d. Safe holding area ‐ an area, isolated from fire and smoke, in which

mobility‐impaired persons may be temporarily held whilst awaiting evacuation under supervision.

Emergency Planning Committee (EPC) 4. AMC Emergency Planning Committee is made up of a Chair Person and members

selected by the Operational Risk Committee with the dual roles of ensuring the ongoing sufficiency of emergency control documentation including signage and the regular review of actual evacuations including assisting in the conduct of debriefs.

5. These roles may be undertaken by the EPC or external organisations, such as the

Tasmanian Fire Service, acting under instructions from the EPC. The EPC are to meet as a committee at least once in any year.

Emergency Control Organisation (ECO) 6. The AMC ECO is made up of Emergency Control Teams located on each campus.

The ECO structure is as follows:


Emergency Control Organisation (ECO)

Note: Staffing charts for each team are available on the AMC Intranet and are maintained by Campus Emergency Coordinator. Duties & Identification 7. The role of a ECO team is to assist, through observation and reporting, in

maintaining a safe working and living environment and to provide direction and control in an emergency situation with the aim of: protecting life, preventing injury to persons, minimising damage to property and ensuring the maintenance of security. Team member’s roles are as follows:

a. EPC ‐ To ensure the sufficiency in training of all ECO Personnel. b. Chief Warden (White Vest) ‐ On becoming aware of an emergency:

(i) Ascertain the nature of the emergency and determine appropriate action.

(ii) Ensure that the appropriate emergency service has been notified. (iii) Ensure that the Deputy Chief Warden, Area Warden and Warden

are advised of the situation. (iv) If necessary, initiate evacuation and controlled entry procedures. (v) Brief the emergency services personnel upon arrival on type,

scope and location of the emergency and the status of the


evacuation. Liaise with on any issues relating to the combat of the incident.

c. Deputy Chief Warden (White Vest) ‐ Shall assume responsibilities

normally carried out by the Chief Warden in his absence or otherwise assist the Chief Warden as required.

d. Area Warden (Yellow Vest)‐ On hearing an alarm or becoming aware of

an emergency on their floor: (i) Commence evacuation if the circumstances warrant it. (ii) Implement the emergency procedures for their floor. (iii) Communicate with the Deputy Chief Warden and act on the

instructions given. (iv) Advise as soon as possible the circumstances and action taken. (v) Co‐opt persons as required to perform warden duties.

e. Warden (Orange Vest)‐ Persons selected to be Warden, or acting by default, may be required to carry out some or all of the following: (i) Act as Floor Warden. (ii) Call emergency services by operating a manual call point of

telephone. (iii) Check to ensure fire and smoke doors are properly closed. (iv) Search floor or areas to ensure all persons are evacuated. (v) Ensure orderly flow of persons. (vi) Assist mobility‐impaired persons. (vii) Act as a guide or marshal for assembly areas. (viii) If trained, operate first attack firefighting equipment. (ix) Guard entry points to prevent re‐entry to buildings until all clear is

given. (x) Act as runner to assist in the passage of information.

Fire Procedures 8. Fire procedures embrace four essential requirements. In most instances they

would need to be initiated concurrently. They are as follows:

a. Ensure the immediate safety of anyone within the vicinity of the fire. b. Call the fire brigade‐ The fire brigade is to be called in all incidents of fire

or suspicion of fire. There should be no criticism of any person who uses initiative in this respect nor should such action need another person’s permission. Where the brigade has been called by an automatic means such as a fire panel, a telephone call should follow to confirm the alarm and provide further detail.

c. Evacuation‐ To be effective, an evacuation has to be based on the

following: (i) Effective warning‐ Ensure everyone in the building or area is

aware of the need to evacuate.


(ii) Personnel‐ Ensure all evacuation team staff are present and if not then deputise sufficient people for the task. Be aware of all mobility‐impaired persons in the building/area and the level of assistance they will require.

(iii) Knowledge of evacuation routes‐ Ensure all building occupants know the two evacuation routes for their area and the locations of assembly points. Ensure all visitors are made aware of the routes and assembly points and how to identify those controlling the evacuation (coloured vests).

d. Fight the fire‐ If a person has been trained in the use of fire hose reels or

portable extinguishers then an attempt can be made to extinguish the fire if it is safe to do so. However, immediately it becomes obvious that there are unnecessary risks associated with attempts to control a fire, occupants should withdraw closing doors behind them.

9. In the event of fire the following minimum action should be undertaken: a. Person Detecting Fire should;

Alert persons nearby and request assistance.

Call the fire brigade by activating a fire alarm breakglass or phone 0‐000.

Summon an Area or Floor Warden.

Inform reception of the location of the fire.

Use fire extinguisher or hose reel if trained and it is safe to do so.

Evacuate if necessary, closing doors to confine fire. b. Receptionist should:

Telephone the fire brigade and confirm alarm has been received.

Advise the Chief Warden and Security.

Commence fire log of events. c. Chief Warden should:

Determine the extent of the emergency, initiate action required to safeguard persons and property, coordinate the actions and advise the Campus Emergency Coordinator.

d. Evacuation Control Organisation Staff Under direction of the Chief Warden

should:

Maintain a calm atmosphere.

Ensure all mobility‐impaired persons are identified and prepared for evacuation.

Check all evacuation routes are clear, assembly areas ready and staff available.

Deputise staff as required.

Proceed with evacuation as necessary and secure the building / area from re‐entry.

Assist emergency services staff as directed.

Attend a debrief with the Campus Emergency Coordinator and or Chief Warden immediately following the incident.


Emergencies Other Than Fire 10. In the event of any other emergency such as civil disorder, chemical spill, bomb

threat, loss of an essential service, security threat (theft or entry by undesirables) or similar incidents on adjacent properties that have a flow on effect the following will apply:

a. The person discovering the problem should notify the Chief Warden or a

senior member of the ECO of the threat. In the case of a bomb threat, threat of violence or security threat, complete a check list form and pass it immediately to the Chief Warden and or Security.

b. The Chief Warden or senior member of the ECO should:

Notify the police and or Security to request assistance/advice.

Alert all members of the ECO of the problem.

Initiate action to: Restrict access to the affected area/building; Confine the problem to a ground floor or controlled area; and restrict contact between the threat and the building/area occupants.

Notify nominated managers and be clear on their policy or requirement relating to the type of incident (ie. send staff home, reschedule classes to different area).

Complete an incident report and conduct a debrief with all staff involved.

Out Of Hours and Time Off

11. It is the responsibility of ECO staff to identify and notify a deputy to act on their

behalf for periods of absence during normal work hours. 12. Any staff member present in AMC buildings outside normal hours (8.00am to

9:30pm weekdays) is to undertake the role of Warden, for the area in which they are working, unless advised otherwise or until relieved by a designated Warden, UTAS Security Team member or emergency services officer.

Indemnity 13. ECO members and Warden are indemnified by the State in respect of legal

proceedings arising as a result of an action done in good faith in the course of their duties as an ECO member (warden or first aider) during the operation of emergency procedures, including emergency or drill evacuations from a building or vessel.

Fire and Evacuation Action Sheets 14. Fire and Evacuation sheets are displayed on the inside of most internal doors in

AMC buildings. By doing this we provide positive reminders of the actions required during an evacuation and where assembly points are located. A sample Fire and Evacuation Action is shown on page 18 of this Handbook.


FIRE & EVACUATION ACTION SHEET

IF YOU DISCOVER A FIRE 1. Immediately operate the nearest fire alarm call point. 2. Attempt to extinguish a fire only if you are trained and it is safe to do so. 3. Notify the next person you see to call Security (3336) or the fire brigade (0‐000).

ON HEARING THE ALARM 4. The person nominated by the person discovering the fire is to call Security (3336) or the fire brigade immediately (0‐000).

a. Ask the operator for the Fire Service and give your telephone number. b. When the fire brigade answer give the following information distinctly:

Fire at: UTAS/AMC Swanson Building, Maritime Way, Newnham, (Building), (Room (s)) Name of person reporting the incident

DO NOT HANG UP UNTIL THE ADDRESS HAS BEEN REPEATED BY THE FIRE BRIGADE AND YOU ARE INSTRUCTED TO DO SO. Call the Fire Brigade immediately to every suspicion of fire. 5. Leave the building and report to the person in charge of the assembly point at:

Primary: Grassed area at the southern end of car park and adjacent to the Thermo Lab.

6. The area evacuation warden or the deputy on this floor or block will take charge of any evacuation and ensure that no one

is left in their area. Close but do not lock all windows and doors. Briefly collect personal belongings‐ wallets & handbags. Use nearest available exit. Do not re‐enter the building until advised that it is safe to do so by the Fire Brigade or Evacuation Warden. Familiarise yourself with the location of the nearest fire exits.

=== PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE YOU NEED IT === V0109


GENERAL INFORMATION Number of offenders: ______ Armed: Yes No Vehicle?

On foot? Direction of travel:

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION Make/Model: Type:

Year: Colour: Reg. No:

OFFENDER DESCRIPTION – DON’T GUESS – LEAVE BLANK IF UNSURE

Person 1 Person 2 Person 3 Sex Age Race Height Build Complexion Eyes Hair Facial hair Glasses Tattoos, etc Disguise Hat Gloves Shirt Tie Coat/jumper Trousers/skirt Shoes Bag, etc Weapon

Other characteristics:

FIREARM TYPE

Handgun

Shotgun/rifle Automatic

Completed by: Date:

AMC RISK MANAGEMENT/OHS&E

Description of Offenders Checklist


Link to download AFP Bomb Checklist: http://www.amc.edu.au/download/?Web+Site+Document+Library%2FAMC+Corporate%2FOccupational+Health+and+Safety%2F722R+AFP+‐+BOMB+checklist_FA+0809.pdf

The ABDC Phone Threat Checklist may be purchased from the ABDC. Visit the AFP website (www.afp.gov.au) or contact ABDC at [email protected] for further information.

1 Produced in accordance with Australian Standard AS 3745 ... Emergency Guide... · 8 1 Produced in...

Documents

Transcript of 1 Produced in accordance with Australian Standard AS 3745 ... Emergency Guide... · 8 1 Produced in...