Evacuations and First Aid Checklist

*Is there an evacuation procedure to be followed in the event of a fire or other emergency?

*Is the evacuation procedure and a diagram of the workplace (showing the exits) displayed in a prominent location?

*Is the evacuation procedure practised at reasonable intervals, where practicable?

*Is the workplace arranged so that people can safely move within it? Are the passages for movement always kept free of obstructions?

*Does the emergency egress enable safe egress in event of an emergency? This includes ensuring that doors are free of obstructions.

*Have exit signs been provided and are they maintained?

*Have portable fire extinguishers been provided, located and distributed in accordance with Australian Standard AS/NZS 2444?

*Are portable fire extinguishers regularly maintained?

*Is a fire blanket available where applicable?

*Is training provided on how to use fire extinguishers and other safety equipment to people who will be required to help control or extinguish a fire?

*Are there procedures in place for isolated workers? They must have a means of communication available to call for help and procedures for regular contact that they have been trained in:

*Have an adequate number of people been trained in first aid, having regard to the types of hazards and number of people at the workplace?

*Is an adequately stocked first aid kit provided at a central location?

*Is the first aid kit regularly inspected to ensure adequate supplies are present?

*Are other first aid facilities provided and maintained if indicated by the hazards at the workplace? For example, provision of a safety shower and eyewash where corrosive liquids are handled:

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