Emergency Plans

An Emergency Plan ensures your workplace is prepared for various emergencies, such as fires, medical incidents, natural disasters, and security threats. It helps protect employees, visitors, and assets while ensuring compliance with Victorian OHS laws and Australian Standards (AS3745 & AS4083).

A comprehensive Emergency Plan should include:

• Emergency procedures for different scenarios
• Evacuation routes and assembly points
• Communication protocols and emergency contacts
• Roles and responsibilities of staff
• Regular training and drills
• Compliance with legal and safety requirements

Yes. Under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (Vic) and Victorian OHS Regulations 2017, businesses must implement emergency preparedness measures to ensure workplace safety. Australian Standards AS3745-2010 and AS4083-2010 also provide best-practice guidelines for emergency planning.

Emergency Plans should be reviewed at least annually or whenever there are significant changes, such as:

• Business relocation or renovations
• Changes in staff numbers or roles
• Introduction of new hazards or risks
• After emergency drills or real incidents to assess effectiveness

All industries benefit from emergency planning, but high-risk workplaces have additional requirements. We provide tailored plans for:

• Offices, warehouses, and retail businesses
• Hospitals and healthcare facilities
• Schools, universities, and childcare centres
• Construction sites and industrial facilities
• Major events, concerts, and sporting venues
• Oil, gas, and chemical storage facilities

Yes. We design Evacuation Diagrams that comply with AS3745-2010, ensuring clear evacuation routes, exits, firefighting equipment locations, and assembly points are displayed at your workplace.

Absolutely! We offer customised training, drills, and scenario-based exercises to ensure your staff know how to respond effectively during an emergency.

To ensure compliance with AS 3745-2010 and AS 4083-2010, we provide accredited training in:

• PUAFER005 – Operate as Part of an Emergency Control Organisation (for wardens responding to emergencies)
• PUAFER007 – Manage an Emergency Control Organisation (for chief wardens and emergency managers)

Simply contact Wilmott Risk and Investigations Group, and we will assess your needs, develop a tailored Emergency Plan, and provide the necessary training and documentation to ensure compliance and safety.