The approved provider will complete a comprehensive risk assessment to identify any potential risks or hazards during an emergency evacuation of a multi-storey building. The risk assessment will cover the use of stairs, lifts, disability lifts, or inclinators within the Service during an evacuation. 

Educators will use emergency equipment such as evacuation cots and safety ropes to assist with infants and non-ambulatory children. Staff will ensure compliance with weight restrictions and capacity requirements during use.

Daily safety checks will be conducted, including regular checks of stairwells and lifts.  Stairwells and stairs are always kept clean and clear; signage is to be placed within the stairwell area to maintain an unobstructed emergency exit route. Daily inspections are to be conducted on stairwell lighting, including the assessment of emergency lighting provisions. Conduct daily inspections of lifts, disability lifts, and inclinators to ensure they are working and in good repair, clean, and clear of any debris Ensure only individuals known to educators are granted entry to the Service. All visitors, volunteers, and tradesmen must await approval to enter from management before entering. Ensure safety equipment is readily available and not used for other purposes (example: emergency cot is not used to store equipment). Families must not share codes or allow entry by others into the Service.

Educators will use emergency equipment to assist with infants and non-ambulatory children.  Assess children’s developmental milestones and physical mobility during emergency evacuation rehearsals to ensure children who cannot walk independently or require assistance will be identified and prioritised for evacuation in an emergency situation. Ensure weight restrictions and maximum capacity requirements are maintained at all times when using emergency equipment during an emergency evacuation. Use pre-planned routes for emergency evacuations, using ramps and paths.

The approved provider will complete a comprehensive risk assessment to identify any potential risks or hazards during an emergency evacuation of a multi-storey building. The risk assessment will cover the daily use of stairs, lifts, disability lifts, or inclinators within the Service.

Educators will use emergency equipment such as evacuation cots and safety ropes to assist with infants and non-ambulatory children. Staff will ensure compliance with weight restrictions and capacity requirements during use.