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Code Orange: Evacuation

Code orange is when evacuation is required. Always follow evacuation procedures.

Assess

  • Assess the risk and act accordingly. Do not put yourself in danger
  • In the event of a gas leak, or chemical spillage do not handle. Only those trained personnel (Emergency Services) should have access to remediating the issue (Refer Code Yellow)

Raise Alarm

  • Notify Campus Security on (03) 9479 2222
  • If an evacuation is required push the nearest Break Glass Alarm to activate the evacuation tone. The system will automatically notify the Emergency Services and Campus Security.

Evacuate

  • If safe to do so, immediately assist/evacuate all affected personnel to the designated areas identified by the Wardens or Emergency Services personnel
  • Restrict entrance to danger zone and shut doors if possible
  • Walk quickly and calmly closing doors and windows behind you if safe to do so
  • Do not use lifts
  • Check all rooms, especially change rooms, toilets, meeting rooms and storage areas
  • Report to the Facility Warden when your floor has been evacuated
  • Do not return to the building until the Warden/Security/Emergency Services has declared that it is safe to do so
  • Find alternative assembly area to be used if weather conditions create further hazards

Campus Emergency Assembly Areas

Each campus has maps available online which include both Defibrillator Locations and Emergency Assembly Areas. When evacuation is required, listen to the instructions from your Facility Warden.

If you need adjustments, you can learn more about our Evacuation procedure for Person with a Disability. The page also includes a link to complete a personal emergency evacuation plan for custom emergency notifications and personalised assistance from facility and area wardens.