Whsmp · OPW16/0021

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                                                     Work Health & Safety Management Plan
                                                                             Appendix 8 – Emergency Response Plan
                                                                                                               Version: 9


Emergency Procedure for Hazardous Spills
Generally, no material that has a requirement for additional PPE or evacuation in the event of a spill will
be permitted on Site without having the necessary equipment and controls in place. In this case, specific
procedures will be developed. In all hazardous materials spills the Project Environmental Specialist will me
immediately contacted.
On discovering a Hazardous Spill, a person should:
    1. Assist anyone in danger if safe to do so
    2. The initial response is to be by personnel at the scene of the spill, using spill kits or earth bunds
        to contain the spill if safe to do so.
    3. Ring emergency number (000) and call Emergency Control Structure on the UHF if appropriate
        and if safe to do so stating:
            a. EMERGENCY, EMERGENCY, EMERGENCY (UHF)
            b. Organisation, callers name and position (000)
            c. Exact location of the emergency
            d. What is the number casualties
            e. Evacuation actions being taken
            f.   Answer any questions if possible
    4. If the SDS calls for additional PPE or evacuation, then all personnel are to remove themselves
        upwind from the scene and await the arrival of Emergency Services and warn others in the area.
    5. Move to the assembly point as and when so instructed by Site Manager or his delegate, or when
        it is unsafe to remain in the area. Site Manager or Delegate should stand by their assembly point
        and await instructions from Emergency Response 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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