Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L00421:reg:400:p19
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L00421
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 400 (pt 19/21)
Character Range: 78021–81909

workers?
Are workers, managers and supervisors instructed and trained in the procedures?
Has someone with appropriate skills been made responsible for specific actions in an emergency (e.g. appointment of an area warden)?
Is someone responsible for ensuring workers and others in the workplace are accounted for in the event of an evacuation?
Are emergency contact details relevant to the types of possible threats (e.g. fire, police, poison information centre) displayed at the workplace in an easily accessible location?
Are contact details updated regularly?
Is there a mechanism, such as a siren or bell alarm, for alerting everyone in the workplace of an emergency?
Is there a documented site plan that illustrates the location of fire protection equipment, emergency exits and assembly points?
If there is a site plan and is it displayed in key locations throughout the workplace?
Are procedures in place for assisting mobility-impaired people?
Does the workplace have first aid facilities and emergency equipment to deal with the types of emergencies that may arise?
Is the fire protection equipment suitable for the types of risks at the workplace (e.g. foam or dry powder type extinguishers for fires that involve flammable liquids)?
Is equipment easily accessible in an emergency?
Are workers trained to use emergency equipment (e.g. fire extinguishers, chemical spill kits, breathing apparatus, lifelines)?
Have you considered neighbouring businesses and how you will let them know about an emergency situation should one arise?
Have you considered the risks from neighbouring businesses (e.g. fire from restaurant/takeaway food outlets, Q fever from cattle yards)?
Are emergency practice runs (e.g. evacuation drills) regularly undertaken to assess the effectiveness of the emergency plan?
Is someone responsible for reviewing the emergency plan and informing staff of any revisions?

APPENDIX B – EXAMPLES OF FACILITIES FOR DIFFERENT WORKPLACES

Temporary workplace - Gardening
Assessment of facilities needed                                                                                                                                                Facilities plan

Nature of work being carried out                                                                                                                                               Toilets
    * Garden maintenance. Workers gather tools from depot at the start of the shift, and work outdoors in pairs most of the day, returning to the depot at the end of the day      * Separate male and female toilets available at the depot. Workers can use public toilets in gardens.
Size and location of the place of work                                                                                                                                         Shelter sheds
    * Depot located in township - gardens within 8 km of depot                                                                                                                     * Some of the gardens have public shelter accessible to workers. Can also seek temporary shelter in vehicle or return to depot.
Composition of the workforce                                                                                                                                                   Seating
    * Ten men and three women.                                                                                                                                                     * Sit/stand chair provided in potting room, and comfortable seating in lunchroom. Most other tasks done when standing or kneeling.
Type of workplace                                                                                                                                                              Dining rooms
    * Depot is a permanent building, garden maintenance done