1 Contribute to writing of policy and procedures for an evacuation situation . 1.1 Applicable provisions of legislative and organisational requirements relevant to planning and conducting evacuations are identified and complied with.

ELEMENT 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

1 Contribute to writing of policy and procedures for an evacuation situation .

1.1 Applicable provisions of legislative  and organisational requirements  relevant to planning and conducting evacuations are identified and complied with.

1.2 Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements for evacuation procedures are obtained and reviewed.

1.3 Emergency scenarios  are discussed and a system of emergency alerting determined in consultation with relevant persons .

1.4 Evacuation policy incorporates outcomes of the consultative process and is presented for review to relevant persons.

1.5 Presented information uses clear and concise language and complies with organisational requirements for format, style and structure.

1.6 Industry information is regularly reviewed to establish the need for new or revised evacuation policy and procedures.

2 Participate in conducting evacuation drills .

2.1 Documented evacuation policy and procedures are disseminated to relevant persons in accordance with organisational procedures.

2.2 Further information and support materials are readily available and accessible.

2.3 Routine and regular evacuation drills are planned and scheduled in consultation with relevant persons.

2.4 Fire wardens are identified and confirmed in strategic locations.

2.5 Evacuation drills are conducted in accordance with evacuation policy and procedures.

2.6 Feedback on evacuation implementation is sought and modifications to evacuation policy and procedures are finalised and reissued in a timely manner.

3 Conduct evacuation .

3.1 Evacuation need is determined and appropriate emergency services agencies are notified .

3.2 Hazards  are identified and appropriate risk control measures  are implemented within scope of own responsibility, competency and authority.

3.3 Evacuation of premises  is conducted in accordance with evacuation policy and procedures.

3.4 Mobility impaired persons are identified and special arrangements implemented in accordance with organisational procedures.

3.5 Evacuated personnel are accounted for in accordance with evacuation policy and procedures.

3.6 Relevant documentation  is completed and securely maintained in accordance organisational procedures.