their visit on the campus. The department will be called to escort the visitor to the visiting area. All visitors parking in front entrance for short-term parking (2 hours or less) will utilize A-Phone for entrance and sign-in the Main Office, obtain a visitor badge, and wear it throughout their visit on the campus. The front entrance parking is not for training or meeting attendees. The department will be called to escort the visitor to the visiting area. HISD personnel are also required to wear their HISD badge. It is every person’s duty to approach anyone without a badge or visitor’s tag and politely inform them of HELC’s policy. HELC staff can escort visitor or direct them to the main office to obtain a visitor’s pass. Emergency and General Communication Protocols Each classroom style area (whether an office or a training room) has an all-call button to communicate to the main office. Press button and hold to talk Release button to listen You do not need to scream please usual normal tone towards the speaker. Locate the speakers in your rooms. Areas without an all call button will have a HELC radio in close proximity. Emergency information will be communicated through the HELC PA System. Follow verbal instructions and emergency protocols If the PA system is inoperable, the bullhorns will be used for emergency communication. A method will be used to alert each safety/office with a bullhorn and the safety captain will convey the message to their zone. HELC staff members are expected maintain your professional position. Stay with your assigned responsibilities and or area during an emergency. Radios have been assigned to various HELC staff members to communicate general messages and in certain emergency situations. The main office always has a radio to support employees and visitor with general communication and facility needs. Emergency Procedures (Aligned with HISD’s Red Book) Fire Other Evacuations Lockdown/Shelter-In-Place
their visit on the campus. The department will be called to escort the visitor to the visiting area. All visitors parking in front entrance for short-term parking (2 hours or less) will utilize A-Phone for entrance and sign-in the Main Office, obtain a visitor badge, and wear it throughout their visit on the campus. The front entrance parking is not for training or meeting attendees. The department will be called to escort the visitor to the visiting area. HISD personnel are also required to wear their HISD badge. It is every person’s duty to approach anyone without a badge or visitor’s tag and politely inform them of HELC’s policy. HELC staff can escort visitor or direct them to the main office to obtain a visitor’s pass. Emergency and General Communication Protocols Each classroom style area (whether an office or a training room) has an all-call button to communicate to the main office. Press button and hold to talk Release button to listen You do not need to scream please usual normal tone towards the speaker. Locate the speakers in your rooms. Areas without an all call button will have a HELC radio in close proximity. Emergency information will be communicated through the HELC PA System. Follow verbal instructions and emergency protocols If the PA system is inoperable, the bullhorns will be used for emergency communication. A method will be used to alert each safety/office with a bullhorn and the safety captain will convey the message to their zone. HELC staff members are expected maintain your professional position. Stay with your assigned responsibilities and or area during an emergency. Radios have been assigned to various HELC staff members to communicate general messages and in certain emergency situations. The main office always has a radio to support employees and visitor with general communication and facility needs. Emergency Procedures (Aligned with HISD’s Red Book) Fire Other Evacuations Lockdown/Shelter-In-Place
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