Assembly Areas

If an evacuation to the outside is appropriate, the nominated assembly areas for personnel shall be far enough away from the building, structure or workplace to ensure that, where practicable, everyone is protected from falling glass and other objects.

Ideally the areas selected should be sheltered from the affected building, structure or workplace by other buildings, structures etc., and should allow for further movement away from any possible source of danger.

In some instances, evacuation may be to another nominated area, internal or external, such as another floor.

Choosing a Good Assembly Area

• available at all times day or night
• no keys or special access requirements
• within a short walk from your building
• protected by other buildings or objects
• not on a road or area that has vehicle traffic
• not requiring evacuees to cross busy roads
• enough space to accommodate all evacuees at peak occupancy times
• consider several different assembly areas and name them

Changes to Nominated Assembly Areas

Every building with an Emergency Control Organisation should have a primary assembly area. The assembly area should be listed on your evacuation maps. Please ensure your contact the Emergency Management Coordinator to request a change to your primary assembly area. Any changes require a review and many updates to a number of plans and contact lists.