Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L00421:reg:400:p15
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L00421
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 400 (pt 15/21)
Character Range: 64855–68482

safe places
    * potential traffic restrictions
    * distribution and display of a site plan that illustrates the location of fire protection equipment, emergency exits and assembly points
    * the distribution of emergency phone numbers, including out-of-hours contact numbers
    * access for emergency services (such as ambulances) and their ability to get close to the work area
    * regular evacuation practice drills (at least every twelve months)
    * the use and maintenance of equipment required to deal with specific types of emergencies
      (for example, spill kits, fire extinguishers, early warning systems such as fixed gas monitors
      or smoke detectors and automatic response systems such as sprinklers)
    * regular review of procedures and training.
Emergency procedures must be tested in accordance with the emergency plan in which they are contained.
Evacuation procedures should be displayed in a prominent place, for example, on a noticeboard. Workers must be instructed and trained in the procedures.
A more comprehensive plan may be needed to address high risk situations such as:
    * people sleeping on site (for example, hotels)
    * large numbers of people at the site at the same time (for example, stadiums)
    * high risk chemical processes and major hazard facilities
    * significant cash handling, particularly outside normal business hours.
Further guidance on emergency plans and procedures is available in AS 3745: 2010 – Planning
for Emergencies in Facilities.

APPENDIX A – WORK ENVIRONMENT AND FACILITIES CHECKLIST

Consultation (page 7)                                                                                                                                                         /   Action to be taken

Have workers and their health and safety representatives been consulted on any decisions about the adequacy of the facilities?
Location and nature of the workplace (page xx)                                                                                                                                /   Action to be taken

Is the workplace near appropriate facilities?
Is the means of access safe?
Do all workers on all shifts have access to the facilities?
Managing facilities (page 8)                                                                                                                                                  /   Action to be taken

Are consumable items, such as soap and toilet paper, replaced regularly?
Is broken or damaged infrastructure, such as plumbing, air-conditioning or lighting, repaired promptly?
Is equipment and furniture, like fridges, lockers and seating, maintained in good condition?
Are facilities cleaned regularly, at least daily?
Workspace (page 9-10)                                                                                                                                                         /   Action to be taken

Is there safe entry to and exit from the workstation?
Is there enough clear space, taking into account the physical actions needed to perform the task, and any plant and personal protective equipment that is needed?
Is there enough space in walkways and around cupboards, storage or doors, in addition to the clear workstation space?
Floors (page 10-11)                                                                                                                                                           /   Action to be taken

Is adequate floor covering provided for workers who need to stand for long periods?
Are the floors maintained to be free of slip and trip