Evacuation Procedures & Inspections

In Australia, workplace fire safety is governed by various legal requirements to ensure the protection of employees and assets. These regulations have been put in place to reduce the risk of fire and ensure that businesses are prepared in the event of an emergency. Compliance with these legal requirements is essential for businesses and offices to avoid legal repercussions and fines.

The Work Health and Safety (WHS) Regulations mandate the implementation of Evacuation Diagrams, Emergency Procedures, and fire safety inspections. These requirements are put in place to ensure that employees can evacuate the building safely and efficiently in the event of a fire. Evacuation Diagrams clearly outline the escape routes and the location of fire safety equipment, such as fire extinguishers and fire hoses. Emergency Procedures provide guidance on how to respond to a fire, including the steps to take to evacuate the building safely.

Remember, once your workplace has an emergency evacuation procedure in place you still need:
1. A nationally accredited qualified Emergency Control Organisation or ECO comprising at a minimum – The Chief Warden, sufficient number of Fire Wardens and First Aiders.
2. In addition, every workplace should out in place an Emergency Planning Committee to oversee exercises and training.