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                                                                               Hutchinson Builders – ABN:52 009 778 330

                                                     Work Health & Safety Management Plan
                                                                             Appendix 8 – Emergency Response Plan
                                                                                                             Version: 9.1


Fire Emergency
Initial response is to be by those at the scene utilising the equipment on hand, e.g. fire extinguishers, fire
hose reels. Personnel shall not to expose themselves to smoke or fumes. All fire fighting is to be upwind
and remote from building. The building is not to be entered until fire is completely extinguished. Emphasis
is on protecting exposures.
On discovering fire or smoke, a person should:
    1. Assist anyone in danger if safe to do so
    2. Ring emergency number (000) or call Emergency Control Structure on the UHF if appropriate and
        if safe to do so stating;
            •   EMERGENCY, EMERGENCY, EMERGENCY,
            •   Organization, callers name and position
            •   Exact location of fire/smoke
            •   What is burning/ smouldering
            •   Evacuation actions being taken
            •   Answer any questions if possible
            •   Do not hang up / leave the radio until advised you can do so.
    3. Close all doors and windows to contain fire and smoke as appropriate
    4. Warn others in the area
    5. Move to the assembly point as and when so instructed by the Site Manager or his delegate, or
        when it is unsafe to remain in the area. The Site Manager or Delegate should stand by their
        assembly point and await instructions from Emergency Services Representatives
    6. Evacuate all personnel in the area when the situation demands or when directed.
    7. Await further instructions from Emergency Services Representative.




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