Mathematics & Statistics/
Computer Science & Software Engineering Departments
University Staff
Floor Wardensare appointed to eachfloor area, but since they may be absent from the building at any time,any permanent staff member should be prepared to carry out the duties of any absent wardens during an emergency evacuation, as described below.
Hence,if the Floor Warden's armband has not already been taken up when you exit from your floor, then you should do sountil relieved by the appointed Floor Warden.
The first floor warden to arrive at the evacuation control point should assume the role of the building wardenuntil relieved by the appointed Building Warden or Deputy Building Warden, or until the Fire Service arrives.
Evacuation Routes and Safe Areas
Theassembly areafor evacuation of the Erskine building is thelawn area between Jack Erskine building and Okeover buildingon the south side of the building.
Theevacuation routesare via thestairwells at each endof the Erskine building, which are the designatedsafe areasof this building and well-protected from fire.
Do not use the central stairway in the atrium for evacuation(unless the stairways at each end are blocked), since it is not protected from falling glass, and smoke is also vented into the atrium.
DO NOT USE THE LIFTS.
Evacuation Control and Floor Areas
Theevacuation control pointis on theground floor of the east end stairwellof the Erskine building, where the blueevacuation control cabinetis located. The building is divided into separatefloor areas, consisting generally of each side (i.e. north/south, or tower/teaching) at each level, whose evacuation is controlled byFloor Wardens. Ared plaqueon the wall at thewest end of each floorshows the name of that floor area and holds theFloor Warden's armband.
- Up to level 4, the floor areas on each level are designated as:
Level n, North and Centre:
rooms and offices in the tower block on the north side of Erskine,
and the toilets adjoining the stairwell blocks at each end.Level n, South Side:
rooms in the teaching block on the south side of Erskine.
Level 5andLevel 6:
levels 5 and 6 of the tower block are separate floor areas.
Level 7, West End;Level 7, Centre; andLevel 7, East End:
the three level 7 "pods" of the tower block are separate floor areas.
ON HEARING THE ALARM SOUND
Occupants
- Proceed to the assembly areavia thenearest stairway at either endof the Erskine building, by following the flashing green "EXIT" signs along the main corridors.
- When evacuating fromrooms on the ground floor, exit from the atrium via themain entranceon the north side of the Erskine building, directly to theassembly area.
Floor Warden's Duties
- Put on the "Warden" armbandlocated on the Floor Warden's plaque at thewest end of the floor area.
- Check the designated floor area, including all rooms, toilets, common areas and passageways, andensure all persons are evacuated to the assembly areavia thenearest stairway at either endof the building.
- Ensure disabled persons are assisted to the stairwell landingat either end of the Erskine bilding and areassigned an escort to stay with them, who is capable of assisting them from the building if an immediate need arises (otherwise they will be evacuated by Fire Service personnel).
- Floor Wardens should normally proceed from the west to the east end of their floor,closing all smoke stop doors on route, and shouldnote to report to the Building Wardenthe location of any persons remaining on their floor area, including:
- disabled persons and escorts;
- fire control personnel;
- persons trapped;
- unchecked rooms(withlocked doors).
- Proceed to the evacuation control pointon the ground floor of the east end stairwell,report the situation to the Building Warden, and remain there to await any further instructions.
- Do not attempt to re-enter the building, nor allow others to do so, until authorized.
Building Warden's Duties
- Notify the Fire Serviceby dialling the111Emergency Service.
- Proceed to the evacuation control pointon the ground floor of the east end stairwell, open the evacuation control cabinet,put on the Building Warden's red jacket, and take out the clipboardwith the floor area Tally Sheet and the Building Assistance Register.
- Receive reports from the Floor Wardens, noting all details on theTally Sheetprovided.
- Note whether all persons on theBuilding Assistance Registerare accounted for, or not.
- Report all relevant details to the Fire Serviceon their arrival.
- Do not allow anyone to re-enter the buildinguntil authorized.
- Debrief stafffollowing the emergency incident.
- Note any deficiencies in the system(eg. defective fire alarm sirens, egress obstructions, staff behaviour, or any other defect), andreport these to the University Safety Officer.
Kat Bell , CSSE department safety officer.
(Room 204, ext. 91234, ).
