The obligation
PCBUs must prepare, implement and maintain an emergency plan for the workplace, covering emergency procedures, evacuation, and communication with emergency services.
Under the WHS Regulations (SA) and this Code, PCBUs must have a written emergency plan appropriate for the workplace that includes: emergency procedures (evacuation, medical), a system for communicating with workers and emergency services, and arrangements for testing the plan. The plan must be developed in consultation with workers and reviewed after any emergency or significant workplace change. Section 5 of the Code provides guidance on preparing emergency procedures.
- What
- PCBUs must prepare, implement and maintain an emergency plan for the workplace, covering emergency procedures, evacuation, and communication with emergency services.
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- safework.sa.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Emergency Plans — Preparation and Maintenance Requirements is a WHS requirement set out in Managing the work environment and facilities (SA). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2012 (SA). The relevant provision is Managing the work environment and facilities > Emergency Plans § Section 5.1.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Emergency Plans — Preparation and Maintenance Requirements is a WHS obligation under Managing the work environment and facilities (SA). In short, PCBUs must prepare, implement and maintain an emergency plan for the workplace, covering emergency procedures, evacuation, and communication with emergency services.
What changed recently?
Emergency Plans — Preparation and Maintenance Requirements was last updated on 26 August 2026.
