Doc. Number
EVACUATION
POL - 23
Section
Policy
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POL - 23
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Revision 2
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Sept 2012
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Evacuation Policy
Author
Philip Minnaar
Position
Signature
Date
01/09/2012
Principal
Approved by
01/09/2012
P v Deventer
CEO
Doc. Number
POL - 23
EVACUATION
Page
Revision 2
2 of 3
Sept 2012
RECORD OF CHANGES
REVISION
TITLE OR BRIEF DESCRIPTION
ENTERED BY
(1)Sept 2010
Reviewed and amended
Elbie Liebenberg
(2)Sept 2012
Reviewed and amended
Paul van Deventer
All Change requests should be submitted to the Management
Representative
Doc. Number
EVACUATION
POL - 23
Page
Revision 2
3 of 3
Sept 2012
Purpose
The evacuation policy serves as a guiding document that provides for evacuation in case of
physical emergencies.
Introduction
Physical emergencies may warrant evacuation of a building or campus. A decision to evacuate
will be communicated to all affected individuals. The methods of communication will depend on
the event, potential harm to people and property, and urgency required. Specific evacuation
procedures have been developed for physically impaired individuals.
Decision making for Evacuations
The Emergency Response Team (ERT) will assess the event and determine if evacuation of all or
part of the campus is indicated. If evacuation is deemed necessary, Health and Safety
representative and Management personnel will coordinate this activity and request appropriate
local government agency support as necessary.
Communications for Evacuations
The Health and Safety manager, when circumstances warrant, will:
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Initiate evacuation of a building, buildings or the campus upon direction of the ERT
Ensure all students, employees and visitors are safely evacuated from the affected
area(s) including rapid response to individuals with physical impairment.
Notify Facilities Maintenance and local agencies to provide support as necessary.