Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) Bomb Threat Checklist

The Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) Bomb Threat Checklist is a critical tool for handling bomb threats calmly and systematically in high-stress situations. This document provides a structured series of questions to gather crucial information from the caller, as well as detailed guidance on how to assess the threat and report it to the proper authorities. The checklist is designed to help employees and managers take immediate action while ensuring safety and communication with law enforcement.

Key features and benefits include:

• Structured question framework to gather key information from the caller, including the bomb’s location, type, and trigger.
• Detailed caller profile assessment, including voice characteristics, language use, and background noises to aid in identifying the caller.
• Step-by-step action plan for reporting the threat to managers and police, ensuring swift action.
• Clear fields for recording information, such as the exact wording of the threat, duration of the call, and time of the incident.
• Emergency preparedness tool designed to ensure clear, calm communication during bomb threat situations.
• Compliance with workplace safety regulations, such as the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Work Health and Safety Act.

This Bomb Threat Checklist is ideal for businesses, public institutions, and security personnel to enhance their emergency response capabilities, ensuring employee safety and proper threat management.