Procedure: Emergency Drills
Section: Human Resource Procedures
Procedure Owner: Ignition633 Ministries Nigeria Human Resources
Procedure Name: Emergency Drills Procedure
Origination Date: November 2024
Purpose
To ensure the safety and well-being of all individuals on the Ignition633 Wadata Campus by preparing staff, residents, and visitors for emergencies that could result in harm. The drills aim to reduce risks, enhance readiness, and foster a safety culture while ensuring compliance with relevant legal and regulatory requirements.
Scope
This procedure applies to all staff, residents, visitors, and authorized personnel at the Wadata Campus and covers emergency preparedness, training, incident response, and compliance with safety standards.
Definition
Emergency Drill: A planned, repetitive activity designed to simulate emergencies, such as fires, lockdowns, or evacuations. It helps individuals practice and understand the necessary procedures to ensure safety, reduce panic, and enhance emergency preparedness.
Emergency Drills Procedure
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
When there is a fire or fire hazard on the campus, the Protocol Officer will announce it 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 the 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.
Lockdown Drill
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 are in or run to the nearest building or secure location if you are outside.
- Lock the door behind you, and do not allow anyone in for any reason. Stay there until an authorized person, such as the Campus director or Protocol Officer, declares the situation safe.
Lockout Drill
Lockout is a procedure used when there is a nearby, yet not direct, threat, such as a local burglary or an active shooter. Campus Lockout closes access to the campus but allows staff and visitors to continue as usual inside.
Announcement
"ATTENTION. THE CAMPUS IS INITIATING LOCKOUT. REMAIN INDOORS UNLESS 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 the Protocol Officer, 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 danger 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 an authorized person, such as a Campus Director or the Protocol Officer, declares the situation safe.
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This procedure 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 procedure, employees should contact the HR department at hr.nigeria@ignition633.org.