Melbourne (Bundoora) Campus

Emergency Plan

Introduction

Personal Preparation

These procedures cannot cover every possible situation that might occur, but it can reduce the number of injuries or death if put into action as soon as a situation develops. Time is the most important factor in the optimal management of these types of situations.

Serious Emergency

In the case of a serious emergency, where an Ambulance, Fire Brigade, or other special response is needed, please call Extension 2222 or telephone 9479 2222 or freecall 1 800 800 613. This will put you directly in contact with the Security Control Centre. This centre dispatches all Police, Fire, Emergency Medical, and other emergency response personnel.

Ensure that you tell them the following:

• What the problem is
• What type of assistance you need
• Where you are located
• Do not hang up until the Security Officer tells you to do so

The on-duty Security Officers will then respond to the location of the emergency within 1 — 2 minutes.

What to do in an Emergency

1. STAY CALM and advise others about it:
   • Security (as above)
   • Your colleagues
   • Your supervisor
2. If advised by Security to leave the building:
   • Leave via the nearest safe EXIT (fire stairs located at either end of the corridor)
   • Follow direction of fire wardens or security

When leaving your building assemble at the designated assembly area, and listen for further instruction.

Emergency Alert / Notification to University Community

Notification of the critical incident to those on campus will be via the most suitable form of communications available. This will include, but not be limited to:

• Building evacuation alarm systems Eg. Emergency Warning Inter-Communication System (EWIS)
• Telephone - internal systems and mobile
• Hand held radio
• Loud hailer
• People on foot
• Email

Practical Exercises

It is anticipated that practice exercises will be carried out at various times to ensure that the University's Critical Incident Management Plant meets its requirements. Staff and students will be advised of these practice exercises in advance.

Following an Emergency

Following a major crises or disaster, it may be necessary to provide significant psychological counselling intervention for, staff and students in order to overcome the lingering emotional trauma associated with such an event. Co-ordination of such counselling will be provided by the Occupational Health and Safety Unit. Should the scope of the crisis or disaster require external assistance, appropriate support services will be sought from the University's Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provider.