Power outage procedures in Cregan Library

POWER OUTAGE DURING DARKNESS

Evacuation Procedure for staff in the Cregan Library

In the event of a power outage during darkness please evacuate the library.

The evacuation should be announced using the handheld megaphone:

“Can I have your attention please

The library has suffered a power failure, so the building must close.

Carefully gather all your belongings and make your way to the main exit on the ground floor.

Thank you”

The library will remain closed for the remainder of the evening / night and users should be notified that there will be no re-entry that day.

Instructions for staff at the Issue Desk up to 8pm when there are 3 staff on duty:

Please note: Torches, batteries, a power bank and a megaphone are stored at the Issue desk in a box labelled Power Outage Box.

All staff at the Issue desk should don a high-visibility vest.
One staff member should be the designated Incident Coordinator for the duration of the incident.
The Incident Coordinator should ring security on 087 7006878 and inform them that there is a power outage in the Cregan Library and that the building is being evacuated.
One staff member should go to the front lobby and guide people out of the building through the side doors. They should also prevent anyone entering or re-entering the building.
While the Incident Coordinator is contacting security, the third member of staff should go to the top floor via the staircase and begin to move all students down the central staircase.
Each floor beginning at the top should be systematically cleared before moving down to the next floor. This includes meeting rooms and toilets.
Once the Incident Coordinator has informed security they should assist the third member of staff.
Any other library staff in office areas should also don a high viz, unplug their PC and assist in the evacuation.

Instructions for staff at the Issue Desk after 8pm when there are only 2 library monitors on duty:

Please note: Torches, batteries, a power bank and a megaphone will be stored at the Help Desk.

Library Monitors should don a high-visibility vest.
One staff member should ring security on 087 7006878 and inform them that there is a power outage in the Cregan Library and that the building is being evacuated.
They should then go to the front lobby and guide people out of the building through the side doors. They should also prevent anyone entering or reentering the building.
The second staff member should make their way to the top floor and begin to move all students down the central staircase.
Each floor beginning at the top should be systematically cleared before moving down to the next floor- this includes meeting rooms and toilets.

Evacuation of Mobility Impaired Persons

Persons in wheelchairs or with mobility problems will be assisted by security staff as the library lifts will not be operational.

Assistance for Persons who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing

Alert the person(s) that an emergency exists using notes or hand gestures and assist or direct to fire exit.

Assistance for Persons who are Visually Impaired

Identify yourself. Describe the emergency and ask if help is needed and how it can be provided. Let the person take YOUR elbow and assist the person from the building describing obstacles/surroundings as you go.

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Updated: 7 October 2024