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In an emergency - Dangerous Goods

Emergency Procedures: Dangerous Goods Fire, Spills, Leaks

It is important that all staff and visitors in your buildings will know what to do in case of fire or emergency. Below is an outline of emergency procedures for dangerous goods related incidents which can be displayed around your premises. See also our 'Fire Orders' for general Fires.

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1. Assist persons in immediate danger

Only if safe to do soStep 1 - Assist persons in immediate danger - only if safe to do so. Photo of Fire Warden assisting injured worker to access First Aid room

2. Restrict access to the danger areas

Only if safe to do soStep 2 - Restrict access to the danger areas - only if safe to do so. Photo of person closing external door to contain fire to the inside

3. Phone 000

Give operator clear details of location and incident.Step 3 - Phone 000 - Give operator clear details of location and type of incident.

4. Attend to the Emergency

Only if safe to do soStep 4 - Attend to the Emergency - only if safe to do so. Photo of Fire Warden wearing protective clothing and placing hazardous spill in an appropriate waste container

5. Evacuate to the nominated assembly area.

Step 5 - Evacuate to the nominated assembly area. Photo of people walking to assembly area under the supervision of the Fire Warden

6. Remain at assembly area and ensure everybody is accounted for

Step 6 - Remain at assembly area and ensure everybody is accounted for. Photo of people in emergency assembly area checking lists of personnel

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