WAfarmers Emergency Preparedness Checklist

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• References - Work Health and Safety Act 2020, Work Health and Safety (General) Regulations 2022, Worksafe WA guides & Publications, Farmsafe Australia, Australian Centre for Agriculture Health and Safety, University of Sydney and other relevant documentation available across Australia.Disclaimer - The information provided in this document is not a service as provided by Section 26A Work Health and Safety Act 2020 and can only assist you in the most general way. This document does not replace your statutory requirement or legislation obligations under any relevant state and territory legislation that you are responsible for. WAFarmers or Preplan Pty Ltd is not liable in any form resulting from any action taken or reliance made by you on the information or material contained in this document which is of a general nature. Before relying on the material, users should carefully make their own assessment as to its accuracy, currency, completeness and relevance for their purposes, and should obtain own independent legal advice relevant to their particular circumstances. Notwithstanding anything contained therein, WAFarmers or Preplan Pty Ltd will not except or be liable in any form for any loss or other consequences (whether or not due to the negligence of the consultants, their servants or agents) arising out of the services rendered by the consultants. This document is copyright© to WAFarmers and Preplan Pty Ltd in all forms and aspects.

Emergency Plans

• There is an Emergency Plan to help manage and provide information to all persons in the event of an emergency

  Yes

  No

• All workers have been instructed who to contact and what to do in an emergency. This includes evacuation procedures in the event of medical and personal injury, flood, fire, chemical poisoning, electrocution or severe storms

  Yes

  No

• Emergency phone numbers and two way radio contacts are available

  Yes

  No

• There are on site personnel who are First Aid trained

  Yes

  No

• All people working on the farm, including family members have up to date tetanus protection

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Family and workers are trained in the selection and use of appropriate fire extinguishers for the range of potential fuel sources

  Yes

  No

• All workers and family on the farm are aware of the correct use of emergency communication systems on the farm (including two way radio)

  Yes

  No

First Aid Kits

• First Aid kit(s) are located in available at the Workshop

  Yes

  No

• First Aid kit(s) are clearly marked as a First Aid Kit with a white cross on a green background in accordance with Australian Standard AS 1319: Safety Signs for the Occupational Environment

  Yes

  No

• All workers know the location of First Aid kit(s) and have access to the First Aid kit(s)

  Yes

  No

• First Aid kit contents are appropriate to the injuries and illnesses at your workplace

  Yes

  No

• A person is responsible for regularly checking and restocking Fist Aid kits

  Yes

  No

• First Aid kits are regularly checked and restocked

  Yes

  No

Fire Extinguishers

• There are appropriate fire extinguishers located in the chemical store, workshop, pump sites, fuel stores and houses

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire extinguishers are easily accessible, mounted and correctly placarded

  Yes

  No

• Fire extinguishers are checked according to the required maintenance schedule for each type of fire extinguisher

  Yes

  No

Smoke Detectors and Alarms

• Smoke detectors and alarms are fitted in all houses, regularly checked and tested

  Yes

  No

Residual Current Devices

• A Residual Current Device is fitted to all power boards, regularly inspected and checked

  Yes

  No

Safe Play Areas

• There is a fenced yard with a self-latching gate that provides a safe play area for toddlers and children

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Additional Hazards

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