floor warden

Floor & Building Warden Training: 

Floor & Building Warden Training Presented by Environmental Health & Safety 2004

Introduction : 

Introduction Thanks for volunteering! Campus evacuation drill scheduled for April 14, 2004 What building are you from? Do you have your equipment?

Building Alarm Systems: 

Building Alarm Systems Alarms can be activated by the pull station, smoke sensors,water flow or error. What happens when the alarm is activated? Audible/visual signals Signal sent to police dispatch Occupants ALWAYS evacuate building Police and/or Fire Department may respond Smoke dampers close Some doors close

Become Familiar With Your Building: 

Become Familiar With Your Building Do you know where all the exits are? Do you know where the enunciator panel is? Do you know where the stairwells are? Do you know where the designated evacuation area is? Do you know your fellow Floor & Building Wardens?

What is your role as a Floor Warden?: 

What is your role as a Floor Warden? Floor Warden Responsibilities Assist/ensure occupants evacuate building Look in all areas! Keep track of injured, persons moved to the stairwell or those that refuse to leave Give information to the Building Warden at enunciator or orange cone. Keep evacuated persons out of building until the “all clear”

What is your role as a Building Warden?: 

What is your role as a Building Warden? Building Warden Responsibilities Gather information about building from Floor Wardens (use Building Warden Checklist) Ensure all areas have been checked. Calls police and/or transfers information to responders by the ORANGE CONE. This is the “Incident Command Center.”

Procedures During Evacuation: 

Procedures During Evacuation Put on hardhat, vest & FW badge Assess problems on your floor. Look for damage, injuries, and person who may require evacuation assistance. Instruct occupants to evacuate building; check restrooms Move non-ambulatory persons into exit stairwells – note exact location and report to Building Warden. Assign person to stay, if possible. Do Not use elevators Note if alarm pull stations have been activated Ensure stairwell doors are closed When floor assessment is complete, report to alarm enunciator panel (primary meeting location) or orange cone and give status report to BW. Floor Warden Instructions

Procedures During Evacuation: 

Procedures During Evacuation Put on hard hat, vest and BW badge Notify University Police (ext 2111) that evacuation alarm has been activated in your building. Report to alarm enunciator panel (primary meeting location) to receive FW reports. Ensure all areas have been checked using checklist. Go to the orange cone. Campus Police will set up the orange cone Incident Command Center. If Police do not respond, call ext 2111 and give building status report. Status report should include as much information as possible including: location of alarm activation, or existence of injured or trapped persons. Use FW to keep evacuees from re-entering the building – keep evacuees away from building. When building has been cleared, notify evacuees. Building Warden Instructions

Important Items: 

Important Items Building must be evacuated when alarm goes off If positive it is a false alarm, inform Building Warden and Police Do Not Put Yourself at Risk! Evacuations are NEVER perfect – just do your best

Handouts : 

Handouts Emergency Procedures Flipchart Building Warden Checklist/Roster - 2004 Tips for Assisting Persons with Disabilities Evacuation Meeting Locations for Building Occupants Emergency Meeting Location for Floor and Building Wardens ID Badge

How do I use the Fire Extinguisher?: 

How do I use the Fire Extinguisher? When would I use the fire extinguisher? Only if you have been trained and it’s a very small fire PASS

In Conclusion: 

In Conclusion Thanks for volunteering and attending today's class. Remember, always be safe. Questions? Feel free to call our office at extension 2401