AS 3745–2010 — Planning for emergencies in facilities

The Australian Standard for emergency planning in workplaces. It expects you to identify a facility owner / occupier, form an Emergency Planning Committee, appoint an Emergency Control Organisation, prepare an emergency plan and procedures, train people, run exercises, and maintain records.

• EPC member register and meeting minutes
• ECO register with appointment validity dates
• Emergency contacts and search areas with assigned wardens
• Training records and first aid certificate expiry tracking
• Annual exercise records with outcomes and notes
• Evacuation diagram register with review dates

Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (model WHS Act)

A "person conducting a business or undertaking" (PCBU) has a primary duty of care to provide a safe workplace, so far as is reasonably practicable. That includes preparing for emergencies and having the right systems, equipment and information in place.

• Emergency contacts and PEEPs for people needing assistance
• Incident register with actions taken, plus an action item tracker
• Equipment inspection records
• First Aiders register with certification dates
• Records of consultation (EPC meetings)
• Evidence that workers have been informed and trained

A note on scope

WardenONE is a record-keeping and operations tool. It does not replace a competent person where one is required — for example fire engineering for building works, fire-rated penetration certification, or formal Essential Safety Measures audits where state regulations require an accredited assessor. For day-to-day fire safety operations, training, exercises and records, WardenONE is designed to be all you need.

State-based regulations vary. We recommend you confirm requirements specific to your state or territory (for example Victorian Essential Safety Measures, NSW Fire Safety Statements, Queensland Building Fire Safety Regulations).