Emergency Procedures

Emergency Evacuations

  1. Stay calm.
  2. Follow instructions of the Emergency Wardens.
  3. Do not use lifts.

IMPORTANT:  The Building Warden and Floor Wardens have the authority to delegate duties and control the evacuation process.

Alert Tone/Evacuation Tone

Prepare to evacuate

General

  1. Upon hearing the alert tone "BEEP, BEEP", prepare to evacuate.
  2. Stop all activities and listen to instructions.
  3. Gather personal belongings e.g. wallet, keys.
  4. Do not evacuate unless directed or if the evacuation tone “WOOP WOOP” starts.

Course Coordinator, Supervisor, Lecturer

  1. Secure equipment in use.
  2. Stand by evacuation WIP, reassure students.
  3. Evacuate on "WOOP WOOP".
  4. Instruct staff/students to exit in orderly fashion.
  5. Instruct all staff/students to proceed to emergency exit and assembly point.
  6. Ensure all occupants leave the room.
    • Assisting people with disabilities

      Ask if help is required. Assist person to nearest fire safe area. Refer to the "Specific Needs" section in this booklet.

    • Visitors, Delegates and Academics

      Must be evacuated by Monash University staff. Academics are responsible for evacuating lecture theatres.

    • Building Warden

      Co-ordinate evacuation and delegate duties. (The Building Warden has authority during evacuations until the Emergency Services arrive). IMPORTANT: At the completion of the emergency, must complete an evacuation report in SARAH.

      • Floor Warden

        Evacuate site and direct staff/students and visitors to secure areas.

      • First Aider

        Obtain portable First Aid kit if available and provide first aid where appropriate.

      🔺Do not re-enter until safe to do so, and authorised by Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) or a Building Warden.
      The de-activation of the evacuation tone is not an indication to re-enter a building.

      Ambulance / Fire / Police
      Dial (0) 000

      For Security
      Dial 333

      For Security (Mobile)
      To access an outside line, press '0' before dialing 990 53333