Evacuation Coordination Instruction – Wardens

Non accredited training

Target Participants
Building Occupants, Workplace Employees, Visitors and the Public at large

Authority
To operate as part of an emergency control organisation (ECO – Warden) AS 3745-2010 (Planning for emergencies in facilities) states: All ECO members, including nominated deputies, shall be trained to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to undertake the duties set out in the emergency response procedures. (6.3.1.1) There shall be sufficient personnel trained in all positions within the ECO to allow for projected absences.

Subjects Covered
This course is for ECO Wardens and other persons who are responsible for the control of premises and occupants during an emergency in the workplace. The course is conducted in accordance with AS 3745, AS 4083 and the requirements of the Queensland Building Fire Safety Regulations and will assist in compliance with the Workplace Health and Safety Act and Regulations.

This session consists of both theory and practical and covers the following topics:

  • The duties of the ECO as described in the emergency response procedures and emergency plan.
  • Procedures for the specific emergencies contained in the emergency plan.
  • Responding to alarms and reports of emergencies.
  • Reporting emergencies and initiating the installed emergency warning equipment.
  • Communication during emergencies. Pre-emergency activities.
  • Emergency activities.
  • Post-emergency activities.
  • Occupants and visitors with disabilities.
  • Human behaviour during emergencies.
  • The use of installed emergency response equipment.
  • The performance of the building and its installations during a fire or other emergency.

This training may include exercises.

Venue
All sessions can be conducted On-site at your Facility or another location of your choosing. Every effort will be made to provide sessions that can be scheduled at a time and on a date to suit your requirements.

Duration
The duration of each Evacuation Coordination Instruction session is approximately 1.5 hours.

Session Capacity
For administration and logistical considerations, the optimum class size should be 10 – 15 persons per training session. However, larger classes can be accommodated if the training area is large enough.

Confirmation of Completion
Students who attend the session will receive a Confirmation of Completion.

This training is non-accredited. Please ask us about nationally recognised courses