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GENERAL EMERGENCY
AWARENESS
Group WHS May 2016
• At the completion of this presentation the participant
should be able to:
– Describe procedures to follow if an emergency
situation occurs on site
– Describe what to do if first on the scene
– Act in accordance with Emergency Response
Procedures
LEARNING OUTCOME
• Primary Health Care is committed to ensuring an effective emergency response system is developed and effectively implemented within the workplace.
• An emergency is an abnormal and dangerous situation needing prompt action to control, correct and return the environment to a safe condition
• There are many different types of emergency situations including but not limited to; fire or medical emergency, armed confrontation, chemical spill, bomb threat and natural disasters.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE
• An ECO is required to be established at all workplaces and
its role is to ensure that the emergency procedures are
activated in the event of an emergency.
• An ECO may included;
– Chief Warden
– Area or Floor Wardens
– Wardens
– Communications Officers
• Instructions given by ECO members overrule normal
management structure during the event of an emergency
EMERGENCY CONTROL ORGANISATION (ECO)
The Chief Warden is responsible for coordinating the
emergency response
Chief Wardens can be identified by wearing either a white
helmet , white cap or a high visibility vests
The Chief Warden will meet the Emergency Services and
work with them throughout the emergency
DUTIES OF CHIEF WARDEN
• If you are working within a large building, you may have
multiple Wardens. During an emergency they are to
coordinate and assist the Chief Warden.
• Wardens are identified by red helmets, red caps or high
visibility vests
• Their role is to ensure the safety of people in the area
• They will commence the emergency procedures and ensure
the site is alerted to the situation
DUTIES OF WARDENS
DUTIES OF WORKERS
During an emergency, workers are required
to comply with all reasonable instructions given by
members of the ECO
If evacuated from the workplace, stay at the
assembly areas and wait for further instruction from
the members of the ECO
• All Workers are to be familiar with the emergency procedures at
your particular place of work to ensure a successful and
expedient evacuation.
• Local Emergency Response procedures are located on your
workplace WHS Notice board.
• Consult with your manager and WHS Representative about
specific procedures at your workplace
SITE SPECIFIC PROCEDURES
• During any emergency - apply RACE principles:
• R - Remove people in danger, if safe to do so
• A – Alert by breaking a Break Glass Alarm and
ringing ‘000’
• C - Contain the fire by closing doors and
windows, or contain the chemical spill
• E - Evacuate the area if required
RACE PRINCIPLES
• A fire and/or explosion in the workplace
can cause substantial structural damage
and injure personnel. If you are first on
the scene:
– Call for assistance
– Activate the Break Glass Alarm
– Contact your Warden
– Evacuate the surrounding area, if safe to do
so
FIRE PROCEDURES
• If you receive a bomb threat:
– Call for assistance
– Follow the bomb threat checklist
– Do not hang up the phone
– Contact the Chief Warden
– Do not discuss the threat with other workers
BOMB THREAT
If you work in an area that has chemicals;
• The response will vary on the type of material, the quantity
and the location of the spill
• Call for assistance
• Evacuate the surrounding are
• Do not re-enter until declared safe
• Spill kits are available within your
workplace
CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL SPILLS
• A medical emergency can take on many forms, such as;
– Laceration
– Burn
– Sprain or strain
– Chemical splash
• Call for assistance
• Alert your designated First Aider
MEDICAL EMERGENCIES
PERSONAL THREAT
• Anyone involved with a personal threat/armed intrusion
should:
• Act calm and obey instructions
• Not make eye contact or sudden movements
• Be compliant and answer all questions
• Hand over valuables when requested
• If possible call for assistance (phone, computer, duress button
etc)
• Notify Security or Police and give details of the emergency
Procedure for after hours emergencies:
‒ Ensure you are safe at all times. Do not place yourself at risk
‒ Raise alarm on Fire Panel, Break Glass Alarm or duress system
‒ Dial ‘000’
‒ Evacuate all staff if required to assembly area
‒ Check all areas and ensure all staff accounted for
‒ Pass on relevant information to responding emergency services
‒ Contact your Manager
AFTER HOURS EMERGENCIES
Follow Warden instructions
Remain calm
If required to evacuate leave the building by the nearest safe
exit or as directed by the Warden
Where the EVACUATE alarm has sounded without prior
ALERT, staff must evacuate IMMEDIATELY (personal items
are to be left)
Assist anybody in immediate danger only if safe to do so
Do not use lifts
Proceed directly to assembly area and wait further instruction
Remain at assembly area until ALL CLEAR is given
DURING AN EMERGENCY
EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT IN A BUILDING
Emergency equipment in a building may consist of, but is not
limited to the following systems:
‒ EWIS - Emergency Warning Intercommunication System (Red
Phones)
‒ Fire Indicator Panel - Communications panel identifying where alarm
has been activated, connected to Alert and Evacuation Audible Alarms
‒ Manual Call Point/Break Glass Alarm - Break glass to activate alarm
‒ Smoke Detectors
‒ Fire Extinguishers / Fire Blankets
‒ Fire Hose Reels
“Ordinary” combustibles
Paper, wood, rubber, plastics and textiles
“Flammable liquids”
Oil, petrol, alcohol, solvents
“Energized circuits”
Electrical equipment and computers
FIRE EXTINGUISHER CLASSES
If you are confident to use an extinguisher you need to
decide which one is appropriate, the extinguishers have
icons to help you
FIRE EXTINGUISHER
The correct fire extinguisher needs to be selected or there
may be dangerous consequences
Appropriate extinguishers are available within your
workplace
Dry Chemical Carbon Dioxide Water
Remember the PASS word:
Keep your back to a clear escape
route
Stand back 6 to 8 feet from the
fire
Then
THE PASS WORD
EXTINGUISHER REPLACEMENT
Never re-mount a used extinguisher on its bracket but
arrange to have it replaced immediately
Once the extinguisher has been discharged, regardless of
duration, it must be refilled
You will need to advise your manager/supervisor of the
number of extinguishers discharged after the emergency
In the event of an emergency you should always:
‒ Know your Emergency Control Organisation (ECO)
‒ Know your Wardens
‒ Be aware of site specific emergency procedures
‒ Be aware of emergency equipment locations
‒ Be aware of exits and assembly areas
‒ Participate in all evacuation exercises
GENERAL SAFETY SUMMARY
THANKYOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION
This is the end of the presentation, can you now
complete the quiz via Primary Learning Hub.
If you are uncertain of any of the presented material or
would like further information please contact your State
WHS Manager