Whsmp · OPW16/0021

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


Evacuation of Injured Persons from Wall Climbers
The use of the on-site cranes may be considered in the rescue plan. Specialist support may be identified
as a requirement and the personnel and expertise contracted for the duration of the risk. This may be
specialist rope rescue or other as required.
On discovering a person requiring rescue when working at heights in a wall climber, workers should follow
the pre-approved rescue plan;
    1. Stop or shut down any equipment in the area.
    2. Site assessed for Hazards.
    3. Inform the crane crew and mobilise suitable first aid box to the scene
    4. Assist anyone in danger if safe to do so
    5. 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
            g. Scene to be made safe.
    6. Perform rescue if site team is able to do so.
    7. If directed, stand by to assist with rescue.
    8. Await further instructions from Emergency Services Representative.




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