WARDEN CHECKLIST	PF635

To be completed 6 monthly
‘Wardens’ have a very important role in ensuring the overall safety of occupants in both ‘pre-emergency’ and ‘emergency’ conditions. Please use this checklist to ensure that your area is prepared.

Semester 1	     	
Semester 2		

My Name:	     	
Area responsible for:	     	
Building Name and Number:	     	
Chief Warden is:	     	

My warden hat is located at:	     	
I completed warden training on:	     	
I completed extinguisher training on:	     	

	Yes	No	
Are there any people in my area of responsibility likely to need assistance in the event of an emergency? (e.g. wheel chair, crutches, frail etc.)
(Note: In the event of an emergency these people may need to be assisted)			
I have located the Evacuation Diagrams on the walls in my area of responsibility and they are present, correct and undamaged			

I have walked through my area of responsibility and	Yes	No	
1) all equipment and safety features (as noted on the Evacuation Diagrams) are present, undamaged, tagged within 6 months and clear of obstructions such as filing cabinets, chairs, desks, bins etc.?			
2) the evacuation routes (as noted on the Evacuation Diagrams) are clear of all obstructions?			
3) if my area of responsibility contains fire doors / smoke doors, I have ensured that they are NOT chocked open? (Note: If they are chocked open, they will not be able to operate in fire)			
4) the route (as noted on the Evacuation Diagrams) to our Assembly Area is clear of obstructions and the exit doors are unlocked?			
5) any signage with Floor Warden / Chief Warden information is current?       (remove obsolete information)			

When the evacuation system sounds I put on my helmet and 

     

	Yes	No	
I am aware of the UQ Fire Safety webpage https://staff.uq.edu.au/information-and-services/facilities-services-maps/emergencies/fire-safety-training  			
I am aware of the UQ Fire Safety Officer’s email address fireuq@pf.uq.edu.au and any concerns regarding fire safety can be reported here			
I am aware that Fire Warden & Extinguisher training dates are found here https://staffdevelopment.hr.uq.edu.au/program/PEOFS
			
I am aware that I can find my building’s Emergency Evacuation Plan (EEP) and Evacuation Diagrams (ED) here 
https://archibus.uq.edu.au/archibus/uq-view-doc.axvw			
I have filed a copy of this document for myself and have also forwarded a copy to the UQ Fire Safety Officer -  email to  fireuq@pf.uq.edu.au