Emergency Fire Response and Extinguisher Use SWMS

Product Overview

This SWMS covers emergency fire response and extinguisher use, including emergency preparation, evacuation, fire response, emergency services coordination and incident recovery. It supports planning for smoke, fire, gas, ignition sources, blocked exits, equipment condition and re-entry risks.

Activities & Specific Tasks Covered

This document includes task-specific risk controls for:

• Review emergency arrangements and site procedures
• Inspect fire safety facilities and identify system impairments
• Brief workers and wardens on emergency response
• Maintain clear escape routes
• Respond to fire or gas incidents
• Evacuate through smoke and reduced visibility
• Use portable extinguishers while maintaining an escape route
• Respond to machinery and warehouse fire conditions
• Operate fixed fire systems where required
• Coordinate emergency services and review the incident recovery

Who is this for?

Suitable for contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses involved in emergency fire response and extinguisher use activities.

Specific Job Steps & Hazards Covered

Legislation & References

The template includes references relevant to the documented work, including:

• Applicable Commonwealth, state or territory WHS/OHS legislation and regulations.
• Model Code of Practice: Managing the Work Environment and Facilities, including emergency-plan, evacuation, training, testing and consultation guidance; applicability depends on adoption in the relevant jurisdiction.
• Model Code of Practice: Managing Risks of Hazardous Chemicals in the Workplace, including fire protection, alarms and compatible firefighting equipment guidance; applicability depends on adoption in the relevant jurisdiction.
• AS 3745:2010 Planning for emergencies in facilities.
• AS 2444:2001 Portable fire extinguishers and fire blankets—Selection and location.
• AS/NZS 1841 series Portable fire extinguishers.
• AS/NZS 1850:2009 Portable fire extinguishers—Classification, rating and performance testing.
• AS 1851:2012, including Amendment 1:2016, Routine service of fire protection systems and equipment.
• AS 1670 series Fire detection, warning, control and intercom systems.
• AS 2118 series Automatic fire sprinkler systems.
• AS 2419 series Fire hydrant installations.
• AS/NZS 1221:1997 Fire hose reels and AS 2441:2005 Installation of fire hose reels.

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Standard SWMS Features (Click to Expand)

• Task-specific job steps, hazards and control measures
• Initial and residual risk ratings
• Assigned responsible persons for each job step
• Plant, equipment and PPE requirements where applicable
• Permits, qualifications and high-risk construction work details where applicable
• Worker consultation, sign-off and review sections