Policy - Safety & Procedures Policies
Section: Human Resource Policies
Policy Owner: Ignition633 Ministries Nigeria Human Resources
Policy Name: Safety & Procedures Policies
Origination Date: August 2025
Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to establish clear guidelines and procedures that ensure the safety, security, and well-being of all staff, visitors, and property within Ignition633 Ministries. It outlines the measures in place—such as security personnel, identification requirements, visitor protocols, surveillance systems, and emergency drills—to protect everyone on campus and to prepare individuals to respond effectively in the event of an emergency. By following these safety protocols, the Ministry aims to create a secure environment that allows its mission and daily operations to continue without unnecessary risk or disruption.
Scope
This policy applies to all employees, authorized visitors, and contractors who enter the premises of Ignition633 Ministries. It covers campus entry and exit procedures, identification badge requirements, visitor authorization, security monitoring, and the conduct of regular safety drills. It also governs the response to potential hazards, including fire and other threats, by ensuring that all personnel are trained and prepared to act in accordance with established emergency protocols. Compliance with these safety measures is mandatory at all times while on Ministry property.
Campus Safety
Guards
For everyone's safety, armed guards are stationed at the entrance of each gate. These guards can check your belongings when entering and exiting the ministry's property.
ID Badge
You must show your Ignition633 ID Badge to enter the gate. You will receive a new badge each year. You will be charged N700 to replace your ID badge if you lose it.
Visitors
Staff members do not have the authority to invite visitors to the campus. You must seek permission from the campus director if someone must visit.
Surveillance
You may notice security cameras around the campus in various places. This is for your safety and protection.
Drills
Every month, this ministry conducts several drills to ensure the safety of our staff. These drills include a Fire Evacuation Drill, Lockdown Drill, Lock Out Drill, and Threat Drill.
Emergency Drills
The purpose of an emergency drill is to protect Staff and Visitors at the Ignition633 Wadata Campus in situations involving incidents that may harm persons inside or outside the campus building(s). An Evacuation Drill will ensure we know what to do and practice safety if a real emergency occurs.
Fire Drill
If there is a fire or fire hazard on the campus. An announcement will be made from the base station. You are to listen closely when you hear "Attention, Attention."
Announcement: "ATTENTION. THE CAMPUS IS INITIATING FIRE EVACUATION. PROCEED TO THE NEAREST EXIT."
Procedure
Exit the building you are occupying, safely proceed to Chicken Coop road entrance and form a line according to your department, waiting for your supervisor to count you. The protocol and Campus Director will assist with this movement and ensure everyone remains quiet and calm. Remain there until an authorized person, such as a campus director, declares the situation safe.
Emergency Drills
Lockdown Drills
This procedure is used when there is an immediate threat to the Campus, such as a campus intruder.
Announcement: "ATTENTION. THE CAMPUS IS INITIATING LOCKDOWN. PROCEED TO THE NEAREST SECURE LOCATION AND LOCK YOUR DOORS."
Procedure: Remain in the room you or in or run to the nearest building/secure location if you are outside. Lock the door behind you, and do not allow anyone in for any reason. Stay there until the situation has been declared safe by an authorized person, such as a compound director or a Police Officer.
Lockout Drill
Lockout is a procedure used when there is a nearby, yet not direct, threat, such as in the case of a local burglary or an active shooter. Campus Lockout closes access to the campus but allows staff and visitors to continue as normal inside the compound.
Announcement: "ATTENTION. THE CAMPUS IS INITIATING LOCKOUT. REMAIN INDOORS UNLESS ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY."
Procedure
Everyone must remain in a building unless quickly moving to another building as part of their duties until an authorized person, such as a campus director or a security officer (Striker), has declared the situation safe.
Threat Evacuation Drill
Threat Evacuation is a procedure used when there is an impending threat to the campus, such as an organized attack. Threat Evacuation minimizes the risk of threat to staff and visitors by removing them from the situation.
Announcement: "ATTENTION. THE CAMPUS IS INITIATING THREAT EVACUATION. PROCEED TO THE NEAREST EXIT AND EVACUATE THE CAMPUS."
Procedure
everyone must exit the building they are occupying and evacuate the campus until the situation has been declared safe by an authorized person, such as a campus director.
If you have any questions about your department's safety drills policy, please get in touch with your supervisor or HR.
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This policy will be reviewed annually and is subject to change. Any changes will be communicated to all employees promptly.
For any questions or further assistance regarding this policy, employees should contact the HR department at hr.nigeria@ignition633.org.