The Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 requires preparation to respond to emergencies in a place of work, to prevent harm or potential harm, to workers. An emergency is described as 'a sudden state of danger'.
The Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 requires preparation to respond to emergencies in a place of work, to prevent harm or potential harm, to workers. An emergency is described as 'a sudden state of danger'.
These procedures need to be appropriate for the potential dangers of the workplace, including management of people lawfully in the workplace.
Emergency evacuations
Fire
Under the Fire and Emergency Evacuation Regulations 2006, the University is required to have an evacuation procedure for most buildings, and an approved evacuation scheme.
Earthquake
Everybody should know what to do during an earthquake. By following the correct procedures, you can reduce the risk to yourself and others.
Types of emergencies
The risk and hazard register is a starting point to identify the types of potential emergency situations. For example:
Whatever the identified potential dangerous situation, the risk or hazard must be eliminated or minimised where possible, and an action or response plan should be documented.
As with any identified risk, hazard or procedure, training and equipment may need to be provided. Ensure that the information remains current, is readily available to workers and is accessible. This information should be a part of the induction process for any new workers.
Please ensure that the physical address is known in the case of having to provide information to emergency services.
First Aid Provision
Each work area must have first aid coverage, suitable to the nature and location of the work being undertaken.
When determining the need for First Aiders and First Aid supplies each university department should complete a First Aid Needs Assessment based on the First Aid for Workplaces – a Good Practice Guide produced by Worksafe NZ.
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The University of Otago is ranked in the top 1% of universities in the world, and has the highest-possible rating of 5 Stars Plus in the QS global university performance ratings.
Outstanding Graduate Employability
Employers love Otago graduates. 95% of our graduates go directly into work or further study. Otago graduates are recognised for their interpersonal and negotiating skills, conceptual and analytical skills, and independent judgement.
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