Emergency Evacuation Plan

Business Details

Business Name: [ENTER BUSINESS NAME] Trading Name (if different): [ENTER TRADING NAME] ABN: [ENTER ABN] Address: [ENTER STREET ADDRESS], [ENTER SUBURB], [ENTER STATE] [ENTER POSTCODE] Phone Number: [ENTER PHONE NUMBER]

Emergency Contact Information

Service	Contact Number	Notes
Fire / Police / Ambulance	000	Primary emergency number
Company Contact	[ENTER CONTACT NAME] - [ENTER PHONE]	Person to call for company inquiries
Building Manager	[ENTER NAME] - [ENTER PHONE]	For leased or shared buildings
Local Hospital	[ENTER NAME] - [ENTER PHONE]	Nearest medical facility
Poison Information Centre	13 11 26	For chemical spills

Emergency Wardens

The following personnel are responsible for managing the evacuation.

Chief Warden: [ENTER NAME] Location during emergency: [e.g. Front Reception / Assembly Area]

Deputy Warden: [ENTER NAME] Location during emergency: [e.g. Rear Exit]

First Aid Officer: [ENTER NAME] Location of First Aid Kit:* [ENTER LOCATION, e.g. Kitchen Wall]

Emergency Procedures

1. Fire

1. Raise the alarm: Operate the nearest manual call point or shout 'Fire, Fire, Fire'.
2. Call 000: Dial 000 and ask for Fire Brigade. Provide address, nature of fire and your name.
3. Attack the fire: ONLY if safe, trained and the fire is small. Use the correct extinguisher.
4. Evacuate: If the fire is large or you are unsure, leave immediately via the nearest safe exit.
5. Close doors: Close doors behind you to slow the spread of fire.

2. Bomb Threat

1. Keep caller talking: Use the bomb threat checklist to ask questions.
2. Do not use radios: Mobile phones or radios may trigger a device.
3. Call 000: Dial 000 immediately after the call ends.
4. Check area: Look for suspicious objects but do not touch them.
5. Evacuate: Follow police instructions or evacuate to the assembly area if directed.

3. Medical Emergency

1. Assess danger: Ensure the scene is safe for you to enter.
2. Call 000: Dial 000 and ask for Ambulance.
3. Administer First Aid: Apply First Aid if trained and safe to do so.
4. Notify Warden: Inform the Chief Warden or First Aid Officer.
5. Clear area: Keep workers away from the scene.

4. Chemical Spill

1. Alert others: Warn people in the immediate vicinity.
2. Consult SDS: Refer to the Safety Data Sheet for the specific chemical.
3. Contain spill: Use bunding or absorbent material if safe and trained.
4. Evacuate: Leave the area if the spill is toxic or large.
5. Call 000: If the spill poses an immediate threat to life.

Evacuation Instructions for Staff

1. Stop work immediately.
2. Switch off electrical equipment if safe and quick to do so. Leave computers on if it delays exit.
3. Take personal belongings only if they are immediately at hand (e.g. bag, phone, medication). Do not return to desks.
4. Walk to the nearest exit. Do not run.
5. Do not use the lift or elevator.
6. Assist others with disabilities or injuries if possible. Do not put yourself at risk.
7. Follow instructions given by the Wardens.
8. Proceed to the designated Assembly Area.
9. Remain at the Assembly Area until the Chief Warden gives the 'all clear'.

Assembly Area

Location: [ENTER ASSEMBLY AREA LOCATION, e.g. Northern Car Park Corner] Notes: [ENTER SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS, e.g. Do not block the driveway for emergency vehicles]

Site Map

*[INSERT MAP HERE]

The map must show:

• Location of this workplace
• Exits and escape routes (Green)
• Location of fire extinguishers and blankets (Red)
• Location of manual call points / alarms (Orange)
• Location of First Aid Kits (White)
• Assembly Area (Yellow)
• Location of hazardous materials storage (if applicable)

Special Considerations

Workers with Disabilities or Medical Conditions

[List names of workers who may need assistance and the specific assistance required]

• Name: [ENTER NAME] - Assistance: [e.g. Requires wheelchair assistance from Level 2]
• Name: [ENTER NAME] - Assistance: [e.g. Requires notification due to hearing impairment]

Visitors and Contractors

All visitors must sign in at the [ENTER LOCATION, e.g. Reception Desk]. In the event of an evacuation, the Wardens will check the visitor register to ensure everyone has left the building.

Maintenance and Review

This plan must be reviewed:

• Every 12 months
• When there is a change in work processes
• When there is a change to the physical layout of the workplace
• After an emergency or drill reveals a deficiency

Next Review Date: [ENTER DATE]

Drill Log:

Date	Type of Drill	Issues Identified	Actions Taken	Signature
[DATE]	[e.g. Evacuation]	[ENTER DETAILS]	[ENTER DETAILS]	[SIGN]

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Declaration:

I acknowledge that I have read and understood this Emergency Evacuation Plan. I agree to follow the procedures outlined above.

Staff Name	Signature	Date
[ENTER NAME]	[SIGN]	[DATE]
[ENTER NAME]	[SIGN]	[DATE]
[ENTER NAME]	[SIGN]	[DATE]