Important Definitions for Emergency Wardens.

Simplified Definitions

1. Assembly Area(s): Places where people gather during an evacuation.
2. Bomb: A device, possibly disguised, that may contain explosives, incendiaries, or harmful substances.
3. Bomb Threat: A written or verbal warning of the potential use of an explosive or harmful device.
4. Class 1a Buildings: Individual or attached dwellings with fire-resistant walls, like houses or townhouses.
5. Competent Person: Someone qualified and skilled to perform a specific task due to their training and experience.
6. Emergency: An urgent, potentially harmful event requiring immediate response.
7. Emergency Control Organization (ECO): Appointed individuals directing emergency response procedures.
8. Emergency Mitigation: Actions to reduce the likelihood and impact of emergencies.
9. Emergency Plan: A documented strategy for handling emergencies in a facility.
10. Emergency Planning Committee (EPC): Group responsible for an emergency plan’s maintenance.
11. Emergency Planning Consultant: An expert in emergency planning, fire safety, and evacuation methods.
12. Emergency Preparedness: Arrangements to efficiently respond to emergencies.
13. Emergency Prevention: Measures to stop emergencies from happening.
14. Emergency Response Exercise: A practice session to test emergency response procedures.
15. Emergency Response Procedures: Documented actions and responsibilities for managing emergencies.
16. Emergency Response Team (ERT): Specialists responding to and managing specific emergencies.
17. Evacuation: Moving people away from danger in an orderly manner.
18. Evacuation Diagram: Visual emergency and evacuation information of a facility.
19. Evacuation Exercise: A drill simulating an emergency that requires evacuation.
20. Facility: A building or structure occupied by people.
21. Facility Operational Incidents: Non-life-threatening incidents that may not require full emergency response.
22. First-Attack Firefighting Equipment: Tools for initial firefighting efforts, like extinguishers and fire blankets.
23. First-Response Emergency Equipment: Resources for initial emergency responses, like defibrillators and spill kits.
24. May: Indicates an optional action.
25. Occupant: Someone present in a facility, like an employee or student.
26. Occupant Warning Equipment: Systems to alert occupants to emergencies.
27. Occupant/Visitor with a Disability: Individuals needing extra assistance during emergencies.
28. Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan (PEEP): Customized evacuation plan for occupants with disabilities.
29. Refuge: A safe area providing protection and exit access during emergencies.
30. Shall: Denotes a mandatory requirement.
31. Should: Suggests a recommended action.
32. Staging Area: A designated gathering spot for evacuation preparation.
33. Structure: Various types of buildings and constructions, including tunnels and facilities.
34. Test: Checking the functionality of components or systems.
35. Visitor: Temporary guests not employed or residing in a facility.
36. Warden Intercommunication Point (WIP): A communication hub for receiving instructions during emergencies.
37. Workplace: Any location where work occurs, under health and safety laws.

List of Abbreviations

1. ABDC: Australian Bomb Data Centre
2. AS: Australian Standard
3. AS/NZS: Joint Australian/New Zealand Standard
4. BCA: Building Code of Australia
5. DDA: Commonwealth Disability Discrimination Act 1992
6. ECO: Emergency Control Organization
7. ECP: Emergency Call Point (white)
8. EPC: Emergency Planning Committee
9. ERT: Emergency Response Team
10. EWIS: Emergency Warning and Intercommunication System
11. FIP: Fire Indicator Panel
12. HB: Handbook
13. IED: Improvised Explosive Device
14. MCP: Manual Call Point (red)
15. PA: Public Address System
16. PEEP: Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan
17. s.s.e.p.: Sound System for Emergency Purposes
18. WIP: Warden Intercommunication Point