Emergency preparedness is the preparation for the emergency situation which might be happen in the workplace.
Workplaces must have fire detectors and alarm systems, as well as adequate firefighting equipment, including fire extinguishers, fire hoses, and sprinkler systems located near potential sources of fire.
Fire extinguishers should be placed 15 meters apart and should be checked every 6 months.
Employers must ensure that both male and female workers are trained how to use firefighting equipment and how to combat fires.
LEGAL REFERENCES:
WORK SAFETY ACT NO. 1 OF 1970, ARTS. 3, 9 [UU KESELAMATAN KERJA NO. 1 TAHUN 1970, PASAL. 3, 9];
MOM DECREE ON FIRE FIGHTING UNIT AT THE WORKPLACE NO. KEP.186/MEN/1999 [KEPUTUSAN MENAKERTRANS TENTANG UNIT PENANGGULANGAN KEBAKARAN DI TEMPAT KERJA NO. KEP.186/MEN/1999];
MOM REGULATION ON AUTOMATIC FIRE ALARM INSTALATION NO. PER.02/MEN/1983 [PERATURAN MENAKERTRANS TENTANG iNSTALASI ALARM KEBAKARAN AUTOMATIK NO. PER.02/MEN/ 1983];
MOMT REGULATION ON REQUIREMENTS FOR FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE NO. PER.04/MEN/1980 [PERATURAN MENAKERTRANS TENTANG SYARAT-SYARAT PEMASANGAN DAN PEMELIHARAAN ALAT PEMADAM API RINGAN NO. PER.04/MEN/ 1980]
Workplaces must have at least two emergency exits, which are accessible, unobstructed and unlocked during working hours as well as during overtime. Workers should be informed of a safe gathering area outside the factory in an emergency situation, so it can easily be confirmed that all workers have been safety evacuated.
LEGAL REFERENCES:
WORK SAFETY ACT NO. 1 OF 1970, ARTS. 3, 9 [UU KESELAMATAN KERJA NO. 1 TAHUN 1970, PASAL. 3, 9]
MINISTER OF PUBLIC WORK ON GUIDELINES FOR TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR BUILDINGS NO. 29/PRT/M/2006, APPENDIX, SECTION III.3.4(2)(c) [PERATURAN MENTERI PEKERJAAN UMUM TENTANG PEDOMAN PERSYARATAN TEKNIS BANGUNAN GEDUNG]
All work related accidents, illnesses, fires, explosions and other dangerous occurrences, including those that occur in the workplace and during travel to and from work, must be reported to the local officials appointed by the Ministry of Manpower and Transmigration within 48 hours of their occurrence.
LEGAL REFERENCES:
WORK SAFETY ACT NO. 1 OF 1970, ART. 11 [UU KESELAMATAN KERJA NO. 1 TAHUN 1970, PASAL 11];
MOMT REGULATION ON REQUIREMENTS TO REPORT ON WORK RELATED DISEASES NO. PER.01/MEN/1981 [PERATURAN MENAKERTRANS TENTANG KEWAJIBAN MELAPOR PENYAKIT AKIBAT KERJA NO. PER.01/MEN/1981];
MOM REGULATION ON PROCEDURES FOR ACCIDENT REPORTING AND INVESTIGATION NO. PER.03/MEN/1998, ARTS. 2-5 [PERATURAN MENAKER TENTANG TATA CARA PELAPORAN DAN PEMERIKSAAN KECELAKAAN NO. PER.03/MEN/1998, PASAL 2-5].