Responding to an emergency
Work site emergency / accident response:
- using the mobile phone, dial 000 to alert emergency services, or dial 112, if out of range of mobile reception
- keep calm and speak clearly.
Tell the person who responds to your emergency call:
- site of emergency
- your name
- number of injured persons, and if you are injured
- nature and range of injuries
- whether an ambulance and/or fire truck may be needed
- description of vehicle that will meet the ambulance and/or fire brigade at the emergency meeting point
- action that has been taken so far
- any other relevant information such as weather conditions, access restrictions etc.
- do not cease communication until all necessary information has been passed on and checked
- remain on stand-by for further instructions.
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