Emergency Response Procedures for Every Trade
Emergency Response Procedures set out the actions workers must take in an emergency — from injuries and chemical spills to fire and severe weather. WHS legislation requires PCBUs to prepare emergency plans and ensure workers are trained in them. Our emergency procedures include notification flowcharts, evacuation protocols, first aid response guides, and incident reporting requirements, all tailored to the specific emergency scenarios most likely to occur in each trade.
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Carpentry
Framing, formwork, trusses, decking, fit-out, and heights
Concreting
Formwork, pouring, finishing, post-tensioning, and tilt-up/precast
Bricklaying & Masonry
Brick and block laying, stone work, retaining walls, and lintels
Scaffolding & Access
Scaffold erection and dismantling, working platforms, and edge protection
Demolition
Residential, commercial, asbestos, excavation, and hazmat removal
Civil Works
Road works, drainage, kerbing, stormwater, and earthmoving
Painting
Interior, exterior, lead paint, spray painting, and heights
Plastering
Plasterboard, fire-rated systems, rendering, and wet areas
Flooring
Timber, carpet, vinyl, concrete grinding, and epoxy coatings
Tiling
Floor tiling, wall tiling, wet area tiling, and large-format tiles
Glazing
Window and door glass installation, curtain walling, and skylights
Insulation
Thermal insulation, acoustic insulation, sarking, and wall wrapping
Waterproofing
Membrane application, wet area waterproofing, balcony, and roof membranes
Electrical / HVAC / Solar
Electrical rough-in, switchboards, solar, AC, ventilation, and cabling
Plumbing
Hot water, drainage, gas fitting, confined spaces, and excavation
Fire Protection
Fire services, sprinkler systems, fire door installation, and detection
Roofing
Roof tiling, sheeting, restoration, gutters, and height safety
Welding & Hot Work
Arc welding, gas cutting, grinding, brazing, and hot work permits
Landscaping
Earthworks, retaining walls, irrigation, paving, and tree work
Fencing
Timber, metal, and glass fencing, post hole boring, and pool fencing
Signage & Line Marking
Traffic management, road signage, car park marking, and wayfinding
Swimming Pool Construction
Pool excavation, steel fixing, plumbing, tiling, and pool fencing
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Emergency Response Procedures — Common Questions
Are emergency procedures a legal requirement?
Yes. Under WHS Regulation 43, PCBUs must prepare, maintain, and implement an emergency plan for the workplace. Workers must be trained in emergency procedures.
What emergencies do your procedures cover?
Our procedures cover trade-specific emergencies including injuries, chemical exposure, fire, electrical incidents, structural collapse, severe weather, and medical emergencies.
Do emergency procedures include notification requirements?
Yes. Each procedure includes who to notify (emergency services, regulators, site managers), when to notify them, and what information to provide.
Emergency Guides & State Requirements
Free, no sign-up — what the law actually requires, jurisdiction by jurisdiction.
Audited Against Australian WHS/OHS Legislation
Every document is internally audited against national WHS/OHS legislation and relevant AS/NZS standards to ensure legislative alignment. Found something that needs updating? Let us know and we'll fix it at no cost.