Emergency Response Management (ERM)

All offices provided under the Parliamentary Business Resources Act 2017 (PBR Act) must participate in annual Emergency Response Management (ERM) audits conducted by the contracted service provider which is currently Marsh Pty Ltd.

ERM Services include maintaining evacuation diagrams; emergency response procedures and training of Emergency Officers in alignment with Fire Safety Regulations to ensure, as much as is practicable, the safety of staff within the office.

The nominated Emergency Officer has the responsibility to help schedule and facilitate these emergency management activities as a matter of priority to assist in the event of an emergency.

Report incidents and hazards

All work-related incidents and hazards must be reported by: 

If in doubt, report.

Some serious work-related incidents are notifiable under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (WHS Act) and must be reported to Comcare immediately.

Related resources

Factsheet

WHS Contacts List

WHS Contact List for MOP(S) Act Employees and how it may be used for matters in the context of their employment in Commonwealth Parliamentary offices.
Factsheet

Emergency Officer roles and responsibilities

The Emergency Officer Guide contains information relevant to staff of Parliamentarians or anyone employed under the Members of Parliament (Staff) Act 1984 (MOP(S) Act) and how it may be used for matters in the context of their employment.
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Incidents and Hazards Reporting

Process to report workplace and work-related incidents and hazards, some serious work-related incidents are notifiable under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (WHS Act) and must be reported to Comcare immediately.
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