All-In-One Site Safety Station

The Checkpoint All-In-One Site Safety Station is a heavy-duty, relocatable safety hub for construction, tunnelling, underground mining, industrial and infrastructure sites. It provides one highly visible location for fire extinguishers, first aid equipment, spill response equipment, emergency alarms, PPE and site safety information.Built from powder-coated steel with forklift/pallet-jack pockets, the station can be relocated as work fronts and site layouts change.Each station can be configured around the specific hazards and emergency response requirements of the site. 

Site Safety Station Specifications

• 1.5mm steel construction, powder coated over an anti-corrosive undercoat
• Double sided frame
• 1925mm high x 950mm wide x 620mm deep, nominal
• Fork pockets to suit most pallet jacks
• Supplied assembled
• Signage panels for up to four safety categories, supplied separately

 

Configure the Safety Station for Your Site

Every site has different hazards and emergency response requirements. The All-In-One Site Safety Station can be configured with the equipment and safety categories required for your workplace.

Available sections and equipment can include:

• Site safety notice board section
• First aid and PPE section
• Fire extinguisher section
• Spill kit section
• Eyewash equipment
• AED/defibrillator
• Emergency and evacuation information
• Cygnus wireless emergency alarm call points

Standardising the equipment across multiple safety stations can also simplify inspections, restocking and site safety management. Checkpoint can supply the fire extinguishers, first aid equipment, signage and Cygnus wireless alarm equipment required to complete the station. 

Where Are Site Safety Stations Used?

The All-In-One Site Safety Station is designed for workplaces where emergency and safety equipment needs to remain visible, accessible and easy to relocate as the site changes.

Typical applications include:

• Commercial construction sites
• Civil and infrastructure projects
• Tunnelling projects
• Underground mining
• Mine sites and remote work areas
• Rail and transport infrastructure
• Manufacturing facilities
• Warehouses and logistics facilities
• Shipbuilding and marine projects
• Renewable energy construction projects
• Temporary and changing work areas

For large or changing sites, multiple stations can be positioned at key work areas to provide workers with clearly identifiable locations for emergency equipment and site safety information.

Position decides whether the unit works. Regulation 43 of the WHS Regulations requires an emergency plan, and Safe Work Australia lists a map showing fire protection equipment, exits and assembly points among the items that plan may include. A hub at the site entry or the muster point puts that map, the alarm and the equipment where workers already walk.Safe Work Australia also states that first aid equipment must be accessible at all times, in a location all workers can see and reach quickly. A hub tucked behind a shed fails that test whatever it holds.

Does a Site Safety Station Make a Site Compliant?

No. Installing a site safety station does not by itself make a workplace compliant.

The station provides a central location for safety and emergency equipment, but the type, quantity and location of equipment must still be determined according to the site's hazards, layout, emergency plan and applicable requirements.

For example, placing all fire extinguishers on one central station may not satisfy AS 2444 extinguisher location and travel-distance requirements across a large site. Fire extinguishers may still need to be distributed throughout the workplace.

The same principle applies to first aid and emergency arrangements: equipment must remain appropriate and accessible for the particular workplace.

Checkpoint can assist with configuring the station, but the site's responsible persons should determine the overall emergency and compliance requirements for the workplace.

Designed to Move as Your Site Changes

Construction, tunnelling and infrastructure sites rarely remain static. Work fronts move, access routes change and emergency equipment may need to be repositioned as the project progresses.

The station incorporates fork pockets suitable for most pallet jacks, allowing it to be relocated around the site without dismantling the frame. This makes it particularly suitable for temporary works and projects where safety equipment needs to move with the workforce.

Cygnus Wireless Emergency Alarm Integration

The All-In-One Site Safety Station can be configured to incorporate a Cygnus SiteProtect wireless emergency alarm call point, creating a highly visible location for both emergency equipment and alarm activation.

Cygnus SiteProtect is designed for temporary and changing work environments where hard-wired alarm infrastructure may be impractical. Combining the alarm call point with a safety station can provide workers with an easily identifiable emergency response location.

Checkpoint Group is the Australian distributor of the Cygnus SiteProtect range and can assist with system design, supply, commissioning and integration with site safety stations.

Where Should a Site Safety Station Be Located?

A site safety station should be positioned where workers can see and access emergency equipment quickly. Suitable locations may include site entries, muster points, major work areas and other highly visible locations identified through the site's risk assessment and emergency planning process.

Safe Work Australia states that first aid equipment must be accessible to workers, while workplace emergency plans may include the location of fire protection equipment, emergency exits and assembly points.

On larger sites, one central safety station may not be sufficient. The number and location of stations should reflect the site's size, layout, hazards and emergency arrangements.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a site safety station?

A site safety station is a highly visible central location for workplace emergency equipment, safety information and consumables. Depending on the site's requirements, it may contain fire extinguishers, first aid equipment, spill response equipment, PPE, emergency alarms and safety signage.

What equipment can be fitted to the All-In-One Site Safety Station?

The station can be configured for fire extinguishers, first aid equipment, PPE, spill kits, eyewash equipment, defibrillators, site safety information, signage and Cygnus wireless emergency alarm equipment. The final configuration should reflect the hazards and emergency arrangements of the workplace.

Can the safety station be customised?

Yes. The station is designed to be configured around the equipment and safety categories required for the site. Custom signage and different equipment combinations can be specified when ordering.

Can the safety station be moved around the site?

Yes. The steel station incorporates fork pockets suitable for most pallet jacks, allowing the assembled station to be relocated as work fronts and site layouts change.

Can a Cygnus wireless emergency alarm be fitted?

Yes. The station can be configured with a mounting location for a Cygnus SiteProtect wireless emergency alarm call point, allowing alarm activation and emergency equipment to be located together.

Does a site safety station satisfy AS 2444?

Not by itself. AS 2444 includes requirements relating to the selection and location of portable fire extinguishers and fire blankets. A central safety station should not be assumed to provide compliant extinguisher coverage across an entire workplace. Equipment placement should be assessed for the specific site.

Where should a site safety station be located?

It should be positioned in a highly visible and readily accessible location determined by the workplace layout, hazards and emergency arrangements. Large or changing sites may require multiple stations or additional emergency equipment distributed throughout the workplace.

Can Checkpoint supply the station fully equipped?

Yes. Checkpoint can configure and supply the station with selected fire protection, first aid, PPE, signage, spill response and wireless emergency alarm equipment according to the project's requirements.

Need a Site Safety Station for Your Project?

Send Checkpoint your site layout, project requirement and hazard information. We can help configure the station, equipment, signage and emergency alarm options for your application. Call 1800 273 473 or email sales@checkpointgroup.com.au.