Australia Model Code of Practice: Managing the Work Environment and Facilities 5.1: 5.1 Write clear emergency procedures and practise evacuation at least every 12 months

Procedures must explain how to respond to various emergencies and evacuate in a controlled manner, written clearly and simply. Where relevant they should address roles and responsibilities (for example wardens), lines of communication, alarm activation and alerting, the safety of all present including visitors, shift workers and tradespeople, people needing special assistance, critical functions such as power shut-off, safe places, risks from neighbours, traffic restrictions, a displayed site plan showing fire equipment, exits and assembly points, emergency phone numbers including out of hours, emergency services access, evacuation drills at least every 12 months, use and maintenance of emergency equipment (spill kits, extinguishers, gas monitors, smoke detectors, sprinklers) and regular review and training. Procedures must be tested as the plan says, displayed prominently, and workers instructed and trained. High risk situations such as people sleeping on site, large crowds, high risk chemical processes and significant cash handling may need more comprehensive plans.