Emergency:  Power Outage

The inherent danger during a major power outage is panic. Try to remain calm. In the event of a major, Zone wide outage, most of the facilities have UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) and emergency generators that will immediately provide emergency power to selected areas of the buildings. To report a minor, localized power outage, call facilities management. Keep flashlights and batteries in key locations throughout your work area.

In Case of a Major, Zone wide Power Outage

1. Remain calm
2. Follow directions from Security for immediate action
3. If Evacuation has been activated proceed accordingly
4. Do not use candles or other types of open flame for lighting
5. Unplug all electrical equipment including computers and turn off light switches
6. Do not use elevators
7. Emergency lighting for exit pathways will function for fifteen to thirty minutes following a power outage. In areas with poor natural light, evacuate promptly
8. Laboratory personnel should secure all experiments and unplug electrical equipment before evacuating. All chemicals should be stored in their original locations. Provide natural ventilation by opening all windows and doors. If this is not possible or natural ventilation is inadequate, evacuate the laboratory until power is returned.

Elevator Entrapment Emergencies

What to do if trapped in an Elevator

1. Stay calm. The elevators have built in safety features to prevent them from running when it is unsafe.
2. Calm others and assure them that they are safe.
3. If there is an Emergency phone or intercom use it to alert facilities management and Security.
4. Sound the Alarm button
5. Call from your cellular phone if signal is available on 04- 3601 777 – Emergency hotline.
6. Try pressing and holding the “door open” button.  If the door opens and the elevator is level at a floor, exit the elevator.
7. Try turning the “emergency stop” switch from on to off and back to on.  You should hear a bell when the switch is turned to the off position. Press a floor button and hold the “door open” button.  The elevator may move when you return the emergency stop switch back to the ‘on’ position.
8. Try pushing the elevator doors so that it closes completely.  If the doors are open even slightly the elevator will not run.
9. Again, remain calm.  You are in no immediate danger. Do not attempt to exit an elevator that is not level with the floor. Wait for the elevator mechanic or security to arrive.  Injury can result; stay inside.

1. There is an alarm button in all elevators that will signal if someone in the elevator requires assistance.  From the elevator lobby, it will usually be heard as a ringing bell. 
2. If you hear this alarm signal:
1. Locate the elevator and ask the occupants if they are okay.
2. Advise the Emergency Hotline on 777 (from Internal IP phone0 / 04- 3601777(from mobile phone)
3. Review with them the steps outlined above.
4. Remain outside the elevator and maintain communication with the occupants.  Talk to them and reassure them until the elevator mechanic arrives.
5. Do not attempt to help them exit an elevator that is not level with the floor—injury can result.