The obligation
PCBUs using hazardous chemicals must keep emergency equipment on hand and ensure fire protection equipment suits the chemicals and is installed, tested and maintained.
Emergency equipment must always be available at the workplace and located so all workers can readily reach it in an emergency. Fire protection and fire fighting equipment must be designed for the chemicals and quantities present, compatible with emergency services equipment, and properly installed, tested and maintained, with the latest test date and results kept until the next test.
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- PCBUs using hazardous chemicals must keep emergency equipment on hand and ensure fire protection equipment suits the chemicals and is installed, tested and maintained.
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Emergency equipment, fire protection and alarms is a WHS requirement set out in Managing risks of hazardous chemicals in the workplace (FEDERAL). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (FEDERAL). The relevant provision is Managing risks of hazardous chemicals in the workplace > Emergency Preparedness.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Emergency equipment, fire protection and alarms is a WHS obligation under Managing risks of hazardous chemicals in the workplace (FEDERAL). In short, PCBUs using hazardous chemicals must keep emergency equipment on hand and ensure fire protection equipment suits the chemicals and is installed, tested and maintained.
What changed recently?
Emergency equipment, fire protection and alarms was last updated on 19 October 2026.