Power outage procedures in Woodlock Hall Library

POWER OUTAGE DURING DARKNESS  

Evacuation Procedure for staff in Woodlock Hall Library 

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

Students should be encouraged to gather their belongings and to leave the library in a calm, orderly manner. 

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. 

Staff should don high-visibility vests and guide people out of the building through the exit doors. 

They should also prevent anyone from entering the library.

Staff should ring Security on 087 1411655 and inform them that there is a power outage in Woodlock Hall and that the building is being evacuated. 
 

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: 7th October 2024