Emergency procedures (Regs 8-9) | MHSWR 1999 quick compliance audit | Guvnor

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Regulations 8-9 require procedures for all serious and imminent dangers, not just fire.

Emergency procedures cover all foreseeable scenarios (not fire only)
Sufficient competent persons nominated for evacuation coordination
Danger area access restricted to instructed persons
External service contacts arranged and displayed
Procedures tested within past 12 months

Establish emergency procedures for your workplace

Emergency planning beyond fire, worker protection rights, external service contacts

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