HORIZON Learner’s Handbook

Emergency Procedures and Evacuation Plans

The emergency procedures and evacuation plans are vital for the safety of everyone at HORIZON. You must make yourself acquainted with the plans.

In the event of an emergency an orderly and speedy evacuation is essential.

On exiting the building, you must go directly to the assembly point so that it can be verified that you are no longer in the building. Failure to do that could put the lives of rescue services at risk, looking for someone who is not in the building.

HORIZON will conduct regular evacuation and fire drills to learn what to do in the event of an emergency requiring evacuation.

In the Event of an Emergency

On hearing the fire alarm or being asked to leave the building

  • Leave work area and head to the nearest exit
  • Meet at the assembly point (located at the front of the building)
  • Do not leave the assembly point for any reason
  • Do not re-enter the building for any reason
  • Only return to the building when told by the Fire Marshall

On exiting the building, you must go directly to the assembly point so that it can be verified that you are no longer in the building. Failure to do that could put the lives of rescue services at risk, looking for someone who is not in the building.

 

Evacuation Procedure and Horizon Training Centre Floor Plans

The evacuation plans are vital for the safety of everyone at HORIZON. You must make yourself acquainted with the plans. In the event of an emergency an orderly and speedy evacuation is essential.

On exiting the building, you must go directly to the assembly point so that it can be verified that you are no longer in the building. Failure to do that could put the lives of rescue staff at risk, looking for someone who is not in the building.

HORIZON will conduct regular evacuation and fire drills so you become very aware of what to do in the event of an emergency requiring evacuation.