Emergency In Building And Floor Warden

Emergencies can occur in the building!

Some things to do when an emergency occurs in a building:

- Provide information about dangerous conditions and who is still in the building to the Building Coordinator

- Direct occupants to carry out the Evacuation Process by leaving the scene via the nearest emergency exit and evacuation route

- Prevent individuals from using elevators during evacuation

- Guide individuals to designated gathering areas

- Extinguish the fire if a fire occurs

- Prevent individuals from re-entering the building until conditions are deemed safe

- Providing first aid to victims who need it

- Ensure that Emergency and Safety Procedures are carried out

The above things are usually done by the Floor / Fire Warden.

Who Is the Floor Warden / Fire Warden?

A Floor Warden, also sometimes called a Fire Warden, is someone responsible for the safety of a specific area, typically a floor in a building, during an emergency. They are especially important in fire emergencies but may also be involved in other situations like floods or medical emergencies. They are the first line of defense in an evacuation and their calm leadership can make a big difference.

Here are some of the key things Floor Wardens do:

* Before an emergency:

- Floor Wardens should be familiar with the Emergency Evacuation Plan for their building and their specific floor

- Floor Wardens should also know the location of fire exits, fire extinguishers, and first-aid kits

- Floor Wardens should be responsible for helping to keep exits clear

- Floor Wardens should educate occupants on Safety Procedures

* During an emergency:

- When an emergency alarm sounds, Floor Wardens are responsible for ensuring that everyone on their floor conducts the Evacuation Process safely

- Floor Wardens should help people with disabilities

- Floor Wardens should make sure everyone knows where to go

- Floor Wardens should do a headcount to ensure no one is left behind

- Floor Wardens should keep people safe during emergencies

- Floor Wardens should report the status of the evacuation to a designated leader

The knowledge the Floor Wardens should know:

- Basic HSE related to fire prevention in the building

- Fire theory and anatomy

- Flammable/explosive materials in the building

- Common fire hazards in the building

- Precautionary principle

- Basic use of fire extinguishers

- Fire extinguishing techniques

- Passive and Active Protection Systems

- Evacuation Process: Exits, corridors, stairs, helipad, muster points

- Actions to take during earthquakes, bomb threats, and flood events

Are you ready to work as the Floor Warden?

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