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Electrical Emergency Response Plan (ERP)

Review Procedure ............................................................................................................................................. 2 Document Control .............................................................................................................................................. 2 Distribution Record ............................................................................................................................................ 2 Amendment Record ........................................................................................................................................... 2

References and Applicable guidelines ..................................................................................................... 2 References ........................................................................................................................................................ 2

Terminology ................................................................................................................................................. 3 Abbreviations and Acronyms ............................................................................................................................. 3 Definitions .......................................................................................................................................................... 3

1.1 ERP Implementation Guidance Notes .......................................................................................... 5 1.2 Emergency Management Policy ................................................................................................... 6

1.2.1 Emergency Management Personnel .................................................................................................... 6

1.2.2 Emergency Contact Numbers .............................................................................................................. 6 1.2.3 General Emergency Response ............................................................................................................ 7 1.2.4 Electric shock/electrocution Emergency Response ............................................................................. 8 1.2.5 Firefighting Precautions ........................................................................................................................ 8 1.2.6 Fire Extinguisher Use ........................................................................................................................... 8 1.2.7 Hazardous Chemicals/Substances Emergency Response .................................................................. 9

1.2.8 Medical Emergency Response ........................................................................................................... 10 1.2.9 Emergency Training Register ............................................................................................................. 11 1.2.10 First Aid Employee/Worker Register .............................................................................................. 12 1.2.11 Emergency Response Drill Records .............................................................................................. 13 1.2.12 Emergency Response Template .................................................................................................... 14

Disclaimer: This document contains material to assist in addressing Occupational Health and Safety management obligations. Although every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this information at the time of publication, it is provided as guidance only and does not provide legal advice on meeting your obligations.

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Document Title: Electricians’ Safety Management Plan Authorised by: Susan Moore Uncontrolled when printed Document #: 001 Version #: 1 Issue Date: 23/03/2021 Revision Date: 03/03/2022

Review Procedure

The Managing Directors will review the policy, procedure and associated forms as required. The review schedule will be directed in response to Organisational and/or legislative changes and requirements. The reviews will be undertaken in consultation with workers, health and safety representatives and other relevant parties. All relevant persons will be made aware of changes made as a result of the review. All policies, procedures and associated forms will be reviewed if:

It The circuitry that there are changes in the workplace that may affect policy, procedure or form; It is identified that the policy, procedure or form is not effective; There are legislative changes that affect the policy, procedure or form;

There is a serious incident or dangerous occurrence.

All policies, procedures and forms will be reviewed at least annually.

Document Control

This plan is a controlled document. All unauthorised copies, either electronic or printed, are considered uncontrolled copies. Copyholders and the version numbers will be recorded in the distribution record. All versions of this plan will have a unique document number and version number. All versions of this plan will be kept as a record and noted in the document register.

Distribution Record

Copy Issued to

Controlled Copy Authorised by:

Recipient Signature

Issue Date Y N

1 Susan Moore ☐ ☐ Susan Moore SM 23/03/2021

2 Nerida Smith ☐ ☐ Susan Moore NS 23/03/2021

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ISSUE #: 1

Amendment Record ISSUE DATE:

Rev. #

Date

Details Description of Changes

Approved By

Section # Para. #

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References and Applicable guidelines

References

All electrical workers must have access to applicable Standards, State’s or Territory’s Electrical Legislation, Codes of Practice.

The relevant Legislation for electrical work conducted by Moore Spark Electrical is: Work Health and Safety Act 2011 Work Health and Safety Regulations 2011 Electrical Safety Act 2002 Electrical Safety Regulations 2013 Code of Practice – How to Manage work health and safety risks 2021 Code of Practice 2021 – Managing Electrical risks in the workplace 2021

The relevant Australian Electrical Standards are, but not limited to:



AS/NZS 3000:2018 Electrical installations (the Wiring Rules) AS/NZS 3012:2010 Electrical Installations – Construction and demolition sites AS/NZS 3017:2007 Electrical installations – Verification guidelines AS/NZS 3760:2010 In-service safety inspection and testing of electrical equipment AS/NZS 4836:2011 Safe working on low-voltage electrical installations and equipment

Terminology

Abbreviations and Acronyms AS/NZS: Australian Standard/New Zealand Standard. CEO: Chief Executive Officer. COP: Code of Practice. ERP: Emergency Response Plan. OHS: Occupational Health and Safety. PCBU: Person who Conducts a Business or Undertaking. WHS: Work Health and Safety.

Definitions

Act: A law (legislation) passed and enacted by a state or territory parliament.

Code of Practice: Guides to achieving the standards of OHS required under legislation. A COP applies to anyone who has a duty of care in the circumstances described in the code. Contractor: A contractor is any person (other than an Xyz Company Proprietary Limited worker) or a company performing work for, or on behalf of Xyz Company Proprietary Limited.

Controlled document or record: Any document for which distribution and status are kept current by the issuer to ensure that authorised users have available the most up to date version.

Electrical work: Connecting or disconnecting electricity supply to electrical equipment and installing, removing, adding, testing, replacing, repairing, altering or maintaining electrical equipment or electrical installation.

Employer: An Employer is an individual, a company, partnership, body corporate, franchising operation, unincorporated association, or not-for-profit Organisation, in the public or private sector who has one or more workers.

Organisation: The person or group of people with responsibilities, authorities and relationships to achieve OHS objectives. E.g. Employer, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Person Conducting a Business or Undertaking (PCBU)

A person who Conducts a Business or Undertaking: The definition of a PCBU is similar to an Employer. The term PCBU is to ensure other relevant relationships (such as someone who commissions work, or a landlord) is still recognised under OHS legislation.

Regulations: Regulations are a law that is created under the authority of an Act. Regulations are subordinate to an Act and provide additional detail in support of the Act.

Structure: Anything that is constructed, whether fixed or moveable, temporary or permanent and includes buildings, sheds, towers, chimney stacks, silos and storage tanks.

Tag out: The process by which an energy-isolating device for an item of plant/equipment is placed in the off position, and a written warning tag is attached. A tag out should be used only when the energy-isolating device is not capable of being locked out, e.g. A small item or power tool

Uncontrolled document: These are documents that are produced for information only and are not formally reviewed, maintained, subject to change review, or approved before release. They do not have traceable distribution. They should be identified as "uncontrolled". Note: A controlled document may be "uncontrolled" once printed but must be labelled as such.

Voltage: Extra-low voltage- voltage that does not exceed 50 volts alternating current (50 V a.c.) or 120 volts

ripple-free direct current (120 V ripple-free d.c.).



Low voltage: voltage that exceeds extra-low voltage and does not exceed 1000 volts alternating current (1000 V a.c.) or 1500 volts direct current (1500 V d.c.).

High voltage: Any voltage that exceeds low voltage.

Worker: is a person, who carries out work in any capacity for an Organisation, including work as: a. An employee, or b. An outworker, or c. An apprentice or trainee, or

d. A student gaining work experience, or e. A volunteer, or f. A person of a prescribed class, or g. A contractor or subcontractor, or h. A worker of a contractor or subcontractor, or i. A worker of a labour-hire company who has been assigned to work in a person’s business or

undertaking.

Workplace – means a place where work is carried out for a business or undertaking and includes any place where a worker goes or is likely to be while at work. A workplace includes:

a. A vehicle, vessel, aircraft or other mobile structure; and b. Any waters and any installations on land, on the bed of any waters or floating on any waters.



Police

Fire

Local Police numbers 07 4759 9777

Local Fire Brigade numbers 07 4796 7480

1.1 Emergency Management Policy

Moore Spark Electrical has developed an ERP to ensure emergency preparedness is appropriate, implemented, effective, monitored and tested at all Moore Spark Electrical sites.

The objective of the ERP is to provide important information and relevant supportive procedures to be used to ensure an effective and timely response to any emergency event or situation that may occur at an Moore Spark Electrical workplace.

Moore Spark Electrical will determine likely emergencies and develop and implement an ERP for action in the event of an incident or situation that could pose a threat to life, health or property.

All workers engaged by Moore Spark Electrical are responsible for ensuring that they are familiar with the content of this ERP. Workers must be competent in carrying out the emergency response procedures contained within the ERP, and that they participate in consultation and emergency response drills and training when required to maintain a high level of emergency preparedness at all times. The ERP will be reviewed and tested at least annually to ensure its effectiveness.

1.2.1 Emergency Management Personnel

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT MANAGERS

Name: Susan Moore Title: Ms Email: [email protected] Ph. No. 0413 360 677

Name: Nerida Smith Title: Mrs

Email: [email protected] Ph. No. 07 4724 4543

PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR MANAGEMENT, REVISION AND UPDATING OF EMERGENCY PLAN

Name: Nerida Smith Title: Mrs


PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT

Name: Nerida Smith Title: Mrs Email: [email protected] Ph. No. 07 4724 4543 Equipment: First aid kits, fire extinguishers, hose reels

Task: Visual inspection - Check in stock and in date

EVACUATION COORDINATION/CONTROLLERS

Name: Susan Moore Title: Ms


Evacuation Role/Responsibility: Ensure everyone is out of the building and call 000

1.2.2 Emergency Contact Numbers

Ambulance Local Ambulance station 13 74 68

National Poisons Centre - 13 11 26.

Key personnel (24-hour contact)

Name Phone Number Email

Susan Moore 0413 360 677 [email protected]

Jeffrey McRobb 0417 077 276 [email protected]

mailto:[email protected]







Government Authorities


Townsville Council 13 48 10 [email protected]

Logan Council 07 3412 3412 [email protected]

Utility Authorities


Telstra 13 22 00

1.2.3 General Emergency Response

1. Call 000

2. State type and scale of the emergency

3. State workplace name and location

4. Number of casualties if applicable

5. Hazards that may be involved such as substances of fuel

6. Specific access point on site e.g. street or side entrances

7. Provide a contact name and phone number

8. Answer all questions and follow instructions given by Emergency Services operator

9. DO NOT hang up until instructed





1.2.4 Electric shock/electrocution Emergency Response

If High Voltage is involved - Call 000 immediately – DO NOT APPROACH THE VICTIM – Stay clear of

electrical wires and equipment. Wait for Emergency Services to arrive, secure the area – keep others

away.

2. A person who is being shocked, or has been shocked needs to be disconnected from the source of

electrical power, ONLY if safe to do so.

Locate the power shut off switch and turn it off.

4. Victims need immediate medical response: only when there is NO further risk of electric shock - check

the victim for breathing and pulse, then apply CPR as necessary.

6. Call 000.

7. Answer all questions and follow instructions given by Emergency Services operator.

8. DO NOT hang up until instructed.

9. There is a risk of physiological shock, so keep the victim warm and comfortable.

10. Shock victims may suffer heart trouble up to several hours after being shocked. The danger of electric

shock does not end after the immediate medical attention.

1. If the fire is small and at an early stage of ignition it may be feasible to use a portable extinguisher to

put it out

3. Before attempting to extinguish a fire, always ensure you have a reliable escape route

2. Consider if electricity is involved (Do not use water)

3. Select the appropriate fire extinguisher for the material burning

4. Pull the pin from handle

5. Quickly test by squeezing the handle

6. Aim the nozzle at the base of the fire

7. Squeeze handle and move nozzle in a sweeping motion until fire is extinguished.

1. DO NOT be the next victim – if unsure of what to do and how to do it safely to assist an injured person

– call for help and Call 000 immediately.

5. If a victim is still conscious after having been shocked, they need to be closely monitored and cared for

until trained emergency response personnel arrive.

2. Once a fire starts to spread, however, you should evacuate the area immediately following the fire

evacuation procedure

3. If the disconnecting device cannot be located, the victim can be pried or pulled from the circuit by an

insulated object such as a dry wood board, piece of non-metallic conduit, or rubber electrical cord, ONLY

if safe to do so.

1.2.5 Firefighting Precautions

1.2.6 Fire Extinguisher Use

1. Only attempt to extinguish a fire if it can be put out quickly.

If unsure EVACUATE

4. Make sure the extinguisher is both fully charged and, the correct type for the fuel that is burning. If

the extinguisher is not fully charged or is not the proper type, evacuate immediately



R

Rescue or Relocate people in immediate danger if you can do so without endangering

yourself

Assist persons with special requirements, e.g. Mobility impaired

Exit via a safe exit.

A Secure the area

Sound the Alarm. Advise others of the situation

Call the Emergency Services if required by dialling 000 from a safe distance.

Utilise appropriate protective equipment, e.g. protective clothing for chemical spills.

C Contain spill/escape if possible or utilise absorbent materials

Contain hazardous material only if you have been trained and feel competent and

safe to do so.

E

Evacuate the area on direction from the Site Manager or when it is unsafe to remain in the

area. (e.g. Toxic fumes)

Ensure all occupants of the building/facility have been evacuated to the assembly area if

affected

First aid personnel to organize for first aid equipment to be brought to assembly areas

Account for all personnel at the designated assembly areas.

1.2.7 Hazardous Chemicals/Substances Emergency Response



1.2.8 Medical Emergency Response

If the casualty is stable (breathing and pulse are present) and while waiting for the ambulance, check for and control bleeding and reassure the casualty.



1.2.9 Emergency Training Register

Training must detail the expected responsibilities and roles of all staff, reporting details and emergency response procedures. This should also include the required parameters to be deemed competent to handle the emergency situation.

NAME POSITION TRAINING/INSTRUCTION PROVIDED REVIEW

DATE

Susan Moore First Aid Officer First Aid Training – 30/4/2021 30/04/2024

Susan Moore First Aid Officer CPR Training – 30/04/2021 30/04/2022

Nerida Smith First Aid Manager First Aid Training – 29/04/2021 29/04/2024

Nerida Smith First Aid Manager CPR Training – 29/04/2021 29/04/2022



1.2.10 First Aid Employee/Worker Register

FIRST AID MANAGEMENT (PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR FIRST AID KIT AND ORDERING STOCK)

Name: Nerida Smith

Title: Mrs

Phone: 07 4724 4543 Email:[email protected] Mobile Phone Number: Fax:

First Aid Kit content check □ Weekly □ Fortnightly ✓ Monthly FIRST AID OFFICER 1

Name: Susan Moore Location: Townsville

Qualification: CPR Expiry: January 2022

Qualification: Expiry:

Phone: Email:

Mobile Phone Number: Fax:

FIRST AID OFFICER 2

Name: Jeffrey McRobb Location: Townsville

Qualification: CPR Expiry: January 2022 Qualification: LVR Expiry: Phone: Email:


FIRST AID OFFICER 3

Name: Nerida Smith Location: Townsville

Qualification: CPR Expiry: January 2022

Qualification: Expiry:

Phone: Email:

Mobile Phone Number: Fax: First Aid Officer 4

Name: Joseph Easman Location: Brisbane Qualification: CPR Expiry: Qualification: LVR Expiry:

Phone: Email:





1.2.11 Emergency Response Drill Records

TYPE OF EMERGENCY

RESPONSE

DRILL CONDUCTED

DATE

COMME

NTS

PERSON

RESPONSIBLE

Emergency Evacuation 1/07/2021 Emergency evacuation procedure concluded satisfactorily by all workers

N. Smith



Emergency Evacuation Procedure – 50 Tully Street,

South Townsville

In the case of suspected or actual emergencies such as :

- Fire and smoke

- Personal injury or threat

- Bomb threats

- Suspicious mail or packages

- Biohazard or chemical spills

- Gas leak

- Natural disaster

1. Notify evacuation co-ordinator, Susan Moore or emergency. If unable to find Susan quickly then notify Trainer/Supervisor of emergency.

2. Calmly exit classroom, office and workshop area through workshop roller door. If workshop roller door is obstructed then exit through main office door.

3. If safe, gather on grass area in front of the office building.

4. Susan Moore to access electronic register of workers, students and trainers and check that all present. Susan Moore to liaise with emergency personnel. If Susan Moore is not available then Trainer/Supervisor to take on role of evacuation co-ordinator.

RESPONSIBLE PERSON OR

POSITION

TASK

CONTACT DETAILS

Susan Moore Evacuation Co-ordinator 0413 360 677



Emergency Evacuation Procedure – 27 Allgas Street,

Slacks Creek

In the case of suspected or actual emergencies such as :

- Fire and smoke

- Personal injury or threat

- Bomb threats

- Suspicious mail or packages

- Biohazard or chemical smills

- Gas leak

- Natural disaster

1. Notify evacuation co-ordinator, Susan Moore or emergency. If unable to find Susan quickly then notify Trainer/Supervisor of emergency.

2. Calmly exit classroom through main exit doors and walk down the stairs and through the glass doors on the ground floor. If you are in the workshop area exit through the workshop roller door. If workshop roller door is obstructed then exit through main glass doors on the ground floor reception area.

3. If safe, gather on grass area between the training facility carpark and the footpath.

4. Susan Moore to access electronic register of workers, students and trainers and check that all present. Susan Moore to liaise with emergency personnel. If Susan Moore is not available then Trainer/Supervisor to take on role of evacuation co-ordinator and use the electronic class list as a register to mark those present.

RESPONSIBLE PERSON OR

POSITION

TASK

CONTACT DETAILS

Susan Moore Evacuation Co-ordinator 0413 360 677

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