Abstract: AS 4083:2010 pdf download.Planning for emergencies—Health carefacilities. 1.4 DEFINITIONS For the purpose of this Standard, the definitions below apply. 1.4.1 Armed person A person who is in possession, or claims to be in possession 01 a...
AS 4083:2010 pdf download.Planning for emergencies—Health carefacilities.
1.4 DEFINITIONS
For the purpose of this Standard, the definitions below apply.
1.4.1 Armed person
A person who is in possession, or claims to be in possession 01 a weapon or dangerous article.
NOTE: Where it is strongly suspected that a person is carrying a weapon or dangerous article, he or she should be treated as an
armed person.
1.4.2 Assembly area
A number of designated places where patients, visitors and staff may be taken/assembled in the event of an evacuation.
1.4.3 Confrontation
A situation involving high risk of injury by a person (or persons) who may or nia not be armed.
1.4.4 Emergency
An event, actual or imminent, which endangers or threatens to endanger life, property or the environment, and which requires a
significant and coordinated response.
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