Work Health & Safety
Incident response procedure
What to do when something goes wrong — clear first steps for common situations, then report so we can prevent it happening again.
In a life-threatening emergency, call 000 first. Then follow the emergency procedures and tell your supervisor.
Injury
- Make the area safe and get first aid — find a first aid officer or call 000 if serious.
- Tell your supervisor as soon as possible.
- Log an incident report once the person is cared for.
Near miss
- Stop and make the area safe.
- Report it — near misses help us fix problems before someone is hurt.
- Note what happened and what could prevent it next time.
Fire
- Raise the alarm and call 000.
- If safe, assist others and follow the wardens’ directions.
- Leave by the nearest exit and go to the assembly area — don’t use lifts.
Evacuation
- Follow the wardens and the exit signage.
- Help anyone who needs assistance if it’s safe to do so.
- Go to the assembly point and wait to be accounted for.
Spill
- Keep people away and place a warning sign if available.
- Clean up minor spills using the right method; don’t touch unknown substances.
- Report toner, chemical or large spills to Facilities.
First aid
- Locate the nearest first aid kit (see the office map).
- Contact a first aid officer for the site.
- Record any treatment in the incident report.
Security concern
- If there’s immediate danger, call 000.
- Otherwise contact reception or Facilities and your supervisor.
- Don’t confront anyone — keep yourself and others safe.
Psychological safety concern
- Talk to your supervisor, People & Culture or a Health & Safety Representative.
- Use the Employee Assistance pathway for confidential support.
- Serious or ongoing concerns can be raised through the grievance process.
After any incident or near miss, log a report. It goes to your supervisor and the WHS Coordinator, who follow up and update the hazard register where needed.