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Earthquakes - How to stay safe
There are number of things you can do to stay safe during an earthquake.
Ensure you do the following if you are indoors during an earthquake: DROP to the ground; take COVER by getting under a sturdy table or other piece of furniture; and HOLD ON until the shaking stops.
Ensure you do the following if you are outdoors during an earthquake:
Ensure you do the following if you are in a moving vehicle during an earthquake:
Ensure you do the following if you are trapped under debris during or after an earthquake:
Please do not phone emergency services for general advice.
For Life Threatening Emergencies dial 000(if phoning from UWA dial 0 for outside line)Also dial UWA Security (+61 8) 6488 2222Useful ContactsEmergency Procedures - Quick Links
DO NOT USE THE LIFTS
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Keep CalmAbove all - keep calm and do not alarm others
Prolong the call – keep the person talking and ask:
Basic rules:
Persons should be requested to remove all personal belongings (such as briefcases, bags and other personal articles) when evacuating. Lecture theatres/laboratories: It is the responsibility of the lecturer/tutor to maintain control over their class during an emergency until released by the ECO. Back to top
Make as many notes as you can on paper. Keep caller talking – try and obtain as much information as possible Ask the following questions:
Remember keep calm - do not hang up
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Medical Emergency - minor
Medical Emergency – major
Provide all information
Familiarise yourself with the current First Aid Officers and location of first aid kits in your area. This information is also available from your Safety Officer, Safety and Health Representative or Building Warden. If assaulted
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Violent / threatening person
Lecture theatre/laboratories. It is the responsibility of the lecturer/tutor to maintain controlover their class during an emergency until released by the ECO. Civil disorder/illegal occupancy
Lecture theatres/laboratories. It is the responsibility of the lecturer/tutor to maintain control over their class during an emergency until released by the ECO. Back to top
Suspicious mail or packageIf suspicious mail or package has not been opened
Advise:
If suspicious mail or package has been opened
If it is suspected that the item is an explosive device
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Isolate the hazard
If unsure of the hazards presented and associated risks to safety and health, consult your supervisor, or Safety Officer, or Safety, Health and Wellbeing prior to taking any action.
Clean-up
Evacuate
In the case of a fire every effort must be made to prevent undue spreading of contamination. However, fire fighting must take precedence over the control of contamination. Lecture theatres / laboratories. It is the responsibility of the lecturer/tutor to ensure that their class is evacuated and to maintain control of the students during the emergency until released by the ECO. Back to top Chemical hazard/ spill / gas leakRaise the alarm
DO NOT ENTER AN AREA WHERE THERE IS A SUSPECTED TOXIC OR NON-BREATHABLE ENVIRONMENT FOR ANY REASON
Isolate the hazard
If unsure of the hazards presented and associated risks to safety and health, consult your supervisor, or Safety Officer, or Safety, Health and Wellbeing prior to taking any action.
Clean-up
Evacuate
In the case of a fire every effort must be made to prevent undue spreading of contamination. However, fire fighting must take precedence over the control of contamination. Do not switch any electrical equipment (including light switches) ON or OFF, as these may spark and become an ignition source Lecture theatres / laboratories. It is the responsibility of the lecturer/tutor to ensure that their class is evacuated and to maintain control of the students during the emergency until released by the ECO. Back to top
Extreme / Hazardous weather event:
In the event of an earthquake:
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DON'T PANIC Social Distancing Requirements during the Pandemic
If the building contains persons currently under mandatory isolation (student accommodation) due to COVID-19 concerns, these persons must evacuate wearing an appropriate face mask and gloves. They must remain separate from the primary assembly area and maintain social distancing at all times. At all times during an emergency follow the instructions of the Building and Area Wardens.
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In the event of an earthquake
It is the responsibility of the lecturer/tutor to ensure that their class is evacuated and to maintain control of the students during an emergency until released by the ECO. Cafes/public theatres/public venuesUniversity staff will arrange for and provide information to patrons during emergency situations and evacuations. Back to top COVID-19 Considerations
People’s needs may vary in emergency situations. There may be people who are frail; have a visual or hearing impairment; have mobility problems and use walking aids or wheelchairs; have limited walking or standing ability; are pregnant; have heart conditions or asthma or are prone to panic attacks; or they may get claustrophobic. Responsibility of the person with a disabilityWhether your disability is of a temporary or permanent nature, wherever possible it is important that you know what your needs are and plan ahead for emergency situations and/or evacuation.
Assisting people with physical disabilities
People who may be disoriented or having a panic attack
Back to top Additional information:Evacuation of lecture theatres, libraries, classrooms and teaching laboratoriesThese areas require explicit organisation because of the potential for large numbers of people to be congregated in a small area. The person in charge of the class shall act as the Warden and is responsible for evacuation. Upon hearing an alert or when notified of an emergency the person in charge should direct students to:
These procedures need to be orderly to minimise crowding in aisles and doorways. The University has a policy on Overcrowding in Venues and Teaching Spaces. Back to top ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The objective of these procedures is to ensure, as far as practicable, the safety, health and well being of staff, students, contractors and visitors during emergencies at The University of Western Australia. To comply with relevant Western Australian legislation, codes and guidance materials, emergency procedures are prepared and distributed, emergency warning systems installed in most buildings and an Emergency Control Organisation (ECO) is organised and trained for each workplace. Emergency Control Organisation (ECO)The ECO consists of Building Wardens, Area Wardens and First Aid Officers, as well as outside agencies such as Fire and Rescue Services. The role of the ECO is to ensure the safety of the building’s occupants in any emergency. During emergencies, instructions from ECO personnel (i.e. Wardens and Fire and Emergency Services personnel) overrule the normal management structure. Relevant web linksBack to top Useful Contacts
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