Could your business deal with an emergency? What’s your plan?
You must prepare and be able to implement an emergency plan for your workplace. Emergency plans can control and reduce the risks to people’s health and safety and reduce damage to your property and assets in the event of an emergency.
Identify potential emergencies
What could happen at your workplace or nearby to impact you, your workers and your infrastructure? Looking at your work tasks, workplace hazards, and workplace environment/location will help you identify potential emergencies.
Draw up a plan
Your emergency plan is how you’ll respond to an emergency. It should include matters such as evacuation procedures, notifying emergency services, communication with workers/people at your workplace and any neighbours who may be affected, and training your workers in your emergency plan and procedures.
Online guidance
WorkSafe’s website has guidance on what to consider when drawing up your emergency plan and procedures, including links to facts sheets and resources.
Want more support?
If you’re a small or medium sized business, our Advisory Service can help you manage safety in your workplace, including emergency management.