Title Page

  • Site conducted

  • Organisation

  • Date the Plan was last reviewed

  • Version Number of Plan (if available)

  • Hard copy or Online version of Plan audited

  • Prepared by

  • Audit of Plan conducted on

The Emergency Response Management Plan (ERMP) includes:

  • Index, page numbers and definitions.

  • Building Address and diagrams/maps

  • Building Approval Documents

  • Reference to relevant Australian Standards and legislation/regulations

  • Emergency Planning Committee details

  • Emergency Control Organisation details

  • Fire Warden details

  • Means of alerting Emergency Services

  • Evacuation Maps showing the location of all Designated Assembly Areas

  • Evacuation procedures

  • Lockdown procedures

  • Bomb Threat Procedures

  • Other Emergency procedures

  • Location of First Aid Facilities and Defribillators

  • Types of Fire Fighting Equipment available

  • Fire Fighting Equipment -brief instructions

  • Communication methods and details of emergency warning alarms.

  • Staff Training requirements

  • Staff Training Records

  • Area Warden responsibilities

  • Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan template - For students/staff who may need specialised assistance.

Details of the Emergency Response Management Plan

  • Evacuation Maps in the ERMP have been updated to include any new buildings/areas or major renovations?

  • Is the Plan kept in a readily available location and is accessible to Emergency Services on demand.

  • Is the Plan available online for all staff to access?

  • Has a Fire Safety Advisor been appointed?

  • Do they have a current safety qualification?

  • Are all staff mentioned in the ERMP currently still employed at the organisation?

  • Are details of Fire Wardens widely communicated?

  • Have all Fire Wardens been trained in the last 12 months?

  • Have Evacuation Instructions and how to use Fire Equipment instructions been provided to all staff with last 24 months?

  • Have First Response evacuation instructions been provided to all new staff within 2 days of commencing?

  • Do the evacuation maps/diagrams contain the required information?

  • Are the evacuation maps/diagrams securely fastened and orientated for the building?

  • Has at least ONE emergency evacuation drill been carried out in the past 12 months?

  • Are records of emergency evacuation drills maintained and copies kept in the ERMP?

Means of Escape

  • Are evacuation routes clear of obstructions?

  • Are final exits clear of obstructions for 2 meters?

  • Are the final exits of any adjoining exits clear?

  • Are doors along the evacuation route unlocked?

  • Are self-closing doors working satisfactory?

  • Are all exit signs in good condition and undamaged?

Fire Extinguishers

  • Are the fire extinguishers provided appropriate for the potential emergencies identified?

  • Are the fire extinguishers correctly maintained?

  • Are inspection records available?

  • Are extinguisher locations identifiable?

  • Are the extinguisher locations unobstructed?

Fire Detection Systems

  • Are systems tested and maintained to Australian Standards?

  • Has a testing contractor notified the business of any problems and completed the maintenance logbook?

Fire Sprinkler Systems

  • Are Systems tested and maintained to Australian Standards?

  • Has a testing contractor notified the business of any problems and completed a maintenance logbook?

Occupiers Statement

  • The ERMP folder includes a copy of the latest signed Occupiers Statement.

  • The Occupiers Statement states that the prescribed fire safety installations meet the nominated Australian Standards.

  • The latest Occupiers Statement does NOT contain mention of any critical defect notices during the period.

  • The latest Occupiers Statement has been emailed to occupierstatement@emergency.qld.gov.au

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