Emergency procedures:Roles of personnel - During an emergencies

Chief Warden: Responsibilities during an emergency

On being notified of an emergency, the Chief Warden should:

1. put on the Chief Warden's hard hat or other form of identification
   
   
2. go to the area where the alarm or report has originated, evaluate the situation and decide on the immediate action to be taken
   
   
3. ensure that the appropriate emergency services (police, fire, ambulance) have been contacted
   
   
4. notify the Deputy Chief Warden and Area Wardens of the situation
   
   
5. if an evacuation of part or all of the site is required, give instructions to the relevant Area Wardens to evacuate the affected area and surrounding areas
   
   
6. ensure that access to the site is restricted, and that the movement of company personnel, vehicles and visitors is controlled
   
   
7. when the emergency services arrive, hand over responsibility to the officer in charge (such as the Senior Officer of the Fire Brigade or Police) and advise them on:
   
   
   • the location and scope of the emergency
     
     
   • the present situation, including the extent of the evacuation and whether all personnel have been accounted for
     
     
   • the last known whereabouts of any missing persons
     
     
   • any other relevant information
     
     
8. once the emergency has been brought under control, obtain the all-clear from the emergency services and arrange for the return of employees to their work areas.