Standar Emergency Colour Codes

Emergency Management Framework

The following emergencies are assigned to an Australian Standard 4083 Planning for emergencies – Health care facilities, colour cod system:

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Code Red - Fire / Smoke

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Code Orange - Evacuate

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Code Blue - Medical / First Aid emergencies

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Code Yellow - Failure or threat of failure to essential services

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Code Brown - External Emergencies

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Code Purple - Bomb Threat

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Code Black – Intruder/Personal Threat to others or self

In addition, the established system has been expanded to include additional codes for specific emergencies as listed below

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Code Green - Chemical spill or white powder mail

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Code Grey – combative or abusive

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Code Silver – Hostage or weapon

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Code Clear – Stand down or ‘All clear’