Evacuation Awareness

Understanding Evacuation Awareness

This module provides a basic understanding of emergency evacuation procedures in the workplace. It outlines different emergency scenarios, the roles and responsibilities of emergency wardens, how to respond during an evacuation, and the importance of regular emergency drills. Workers are encouraged to familiarise themselves with evacuation diagrams, follow instructions from wardens, and participate in drills to ensure preparedness during real emergencies.

By the end of the module, learners will understand more about:

1. Types of emergencies requiring evacuation
2. Roles and responsibilities of wardens
3. What to do during an evacuation
4. Emergency Drills

Relevant Australian Legislation:

• Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (Cth)
• WHS Regulations 2011 (Cth) – Includes emergency planning and workplace safety obligations.
• AS 3745:2010 – Planning for emergencies in facilities – Australian Standard outlining best practice for emergency procedures, including evacuation diagrams and warden responsibilities.

This module will take approximately 10 minutes to complete.