Safety of staff and volunteers at the 2024 Santa’s Wonderland event is of the highest priority.
It is therefore essential for all those working at the event read and understand the following safety briefing. If there are any aspects that require further clarification, please contact the safety officer on 0400 695 088
Personal Safety
It is essential that every worker:
* Is properly trained to use any equipment they are asked to operate.
* Is of an adequate level of fitness to undertake all tasks associated with their duties.
* Does not turn up for work if under the influence of alcohol or non-prescription drugs.
* Does not turn up for work if unwell or excessively fatigued, in which case the organiser must be notified as soon as possible.
* Keeps hydrated by drinking plenty of water, as appropriate to the work environment.
* Watches out for colleagues.
* Reports all accidents and near misses to the organiser (a near miss is an incident that could have resulted in an injury or illness to people, danger to health, and / or damage to property or the environment).
* Reports any safety concerns to the organiser.
* Follows the emergency evacuation procedure detailed below
Emergency Evacuation
In the event that a potential emergency evacuation is required, occupants of the building are required to follow the procedure detailed below.
There are two stages of an evacuation alarm:
Stage 1: the alarm will sound a ‘beep beep’ tone. This makes occupants aware that an incident has occurred and that they are required to prepare to evacuate.
Stage 2: the alarm will sound a ‘whoop whoop’ tone. This means that all occupants must evacuate the building.
Stage 1 actions
On hearing the alarm sound ‘beep beep’:
* Listen to the instructions given by the Warden for your Area,
* Prepare to shut down activity, do not allow others to enter area,
* Remain calm and do not panic,
* Follow the Wardens instructions or Public Address announcements. Note that these will vary depending on the type of emergency (see below).
Stage 2 actions
On hearing the alarm sound ‘whoop whoop’:
* Shut down your activity and clear all people,
* Make your way to the Marshalling Point as directed by your area warden or by Public Address announcements,
* When instructed, evacuate the building via Emergency Exits to the Assembly Area, proceed in an orderly, calm manner,
* If you are mobility impaired, report to the Warden who will arrange your evacuation,
* Stay together with your warden or a staff member during the evacuation and at the assembly area,
* After hours or if alone evacuate via the nearest exit. if you require assistance contact event management centre on 0419 185 312
ASSEMBLY AREAS
* Showgrounds Main Arena lawn or Members Car Park, OR
* As directed by the Crowd Controllers and Emergency Wardens,
* Do not leave the evacuation assembly area until the all clear has been given by the emergency services.
In the event of FIRE:
* Leave bags and other items behind,
* If relevant/possible, isolate your activity,
* Leave lights on,
* Close doors,
* Follow the evacuation procedure.
In the event that a SUSPECT ARTICLE has been found:
* Gather together your personal articles, bags, phones, etc,
* If relevant/possible, isolate your activity,
* Leave lights on,
* Leave doors and windows open,
* Follow the evacuation procedure.
In the event of an EXPLOSION
* Leave bags and other items behind,
* If relevant/possible, isolate your activity,
* Leave lights on,
* Close doors,
* Follow the evacuation procedure in the opposite direction to the impacted area.
In the event of a BOMB THREAT:
* Gather together your personal articles, bags, phones, etc,
* If relevant/possible, isolate your activity,
* Leave lights on,
* Leave doors and windows open,
* Follow the evacuation procedure.
