Floor Warden Duties

FLOOR WARDEN DUTIES

Act decisively during an emergency:  Put on bump hat and vest and issue instructions.  Lead floor occupants out of the building to assembly area.  Knock on bathrooms on the way out and announce the emergency.  Close doors on the way out.  Note any pertinent observations on the way out of the building (smoke, people not leaving, etc.)  Report the Building Coordinator.

Know the emergency evacuation routes and location of exits for the building.

Identify any disabled personnel and work out a plan for their evacuation.

Know the location of fire extinguishers and how the alarm system works.

Report problems to EH&S or the Service Desk if exit signs or emergency lights do not work.

Report problems to EH&S or Service Desk if exits or hallways are not clear of equipment, boxes or furniture.

Be available to personnel on floor to explain evacuation plan and emergency procedures.

Participate with other floor wardens and Building Coordinator in preparing, scheduling, and conducting evacuation exercises.

Take advantage of training opportunities such as PERT, First Aid, and Fire Safety.