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Cahoots Workshop - Cahoots Ltd

Last updated 4th March 2026

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Introduction

The safety of all Cahoots Workshop users is paramount. This policy outlines essential procedures to follow in the event of an emergency.

Serious injury

• In the event of a serious or life threatening injury, dial 111 and request an ambulance
• Go with the injured party to hospital if required and requested
• When safe to do so, call the workshop emergency contact (available on our website and posted on the workshop wall) and provide details of what happened
• Report all injuries, no matter how minor, and any near-misses to Cahoots staff as soon as safely possible. Reporting procedures are available on our website and posted on the workshop wall

Fire

• In the event of fire, evacuation is the primary concern
• Yell “FIRE” several times as loudly as you can
• Make your way to the workshop exits quickly and calmly, assisting others as it is safe to do so
• If safe to do so, activate the fire alarm which is located to the right of the roller door
• If you are confident to do so, use the fire extinguishers located by the internal workshop door, and to the right of the roller door
• The assembly point is on Hopper Street, at the north side of the entrance to the Hopper Home carpark.

Earthquake

• In the event of an earthquake, drop, cover and hold
• If you are very close to a sturdy table or bench (only a few steps), take cover under it
• Once the shaking has stopped, decide if the building is visibly damaged
  • If the building is visibly damaged, evacuate
  • If the building is NOT visible damaged, shelter in place until instructed to leave
• Note that the Hopper Home building (which Cahoots Workshop is located in) was assessed in 2017 as 60% of New Building Standard and is not considered earthquake prone