Students & Staff
- Keep a copy of the Emergency Response Plan where it can be reached easily during a communication such as a telephone call (either printed or via the YC Mobile app).
- Be familiar with Exit Routes and Muster Points at their classroom/work location
- Where possible, know the Fire Warden and Alternate Fire Warden of their zone.
- Be familiar with locations of “Safe Rooms”.
- Be familiar with and competent in the use of the communication systems available.
- Inform their visitors of the nearest evacuation route in the event of an emergency.
- Report immediately to their Instructor/Dean/Director/Manager any hazards that may result in an emergency or impede in an evacuation or emergency response (e.g. blocked exits).
- IMMEDIATELY OBEY ANY EVACUATION ORDER.
- Follow the specific evacuation instructions given at the time.
- Inform their fellow students/co-workers in advance if they need help in the event of an evacuation or emergency.
- Notify the Fire Warden of any student/staff member who is not accounted for during an evacuation.
Management
- Ensure that a Fire Warden and Alternates are assigned to each zone at all times and that they are fully aware of their duties and responsibilities.
- Review the Emergency Response Plan with all new employees during their Employee Safety Orientation.
- Conduct the ERP Departmental Questionnaire at least once per term with their staff and report results to the Director of Student and Infrastructure Support.
- Conduct an ERP Tabletop Exercise at least once per term with their staff and report results to the Director of Student and Infrastructure Support.
- Take appropriate corrective actions to any hazards reported by staff.
Fire Wardens & Alternates
- Familiarize themselves with their zone and staff, the building, exit routes, operation of two-way radios and all other communication modes used at the work site.
- Participate in planned evacuation procedures and drills.
- Evacuate people from their zone by checking all offices, classrooms, washrooms, storage rooms and file rooms.
- Ensure that all doors in their area are closed but not locked during an evacuation.
- Ensure the safe evacuation of persons requiring assistance.
- Radio-communicate the status of area evacuation to the Chief Fire Warden.
- Assemble evacuated staff by the assigned Muster Point and remind staff to remain there until otherwise instructed.
- Debrief after an evacuation drill or emergency evacuation with the Chief Fire Warden.
First Aid Attendants
- When called, retrieve the First Aid Kit and go to the scene as quickly as possible.
- Assess and control any hazards.
- Administer First Aid and call for emergency medical services, as required.
- Report relevant information to the Ambulance Attendant, as required.
Instructors
- Ensure students are aware of the Emergency Response Plan on the YC website and YC Mobile App.
- Conduct the ERP Classroom Questionnaire at least once per term with each of their classes and report results to their direct supervisor.