About the base
Safeguarding Australia by delivering valued scientific advice and innovative solutions for Defence and national security.
Access
All vehicles coming on-site must visually and legibly display their name and mobile contact number on the vehicle dashboard.
No cameras or video recording devices to be used on site.
Domestic animals are not allowed on site.
Visiting hours
7 am – 5 pm
Monday – Friday
Road rules
Speed limit is 20km/h throughout the base unless otherwise signposted.
Hazards
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Name |
Description |
|---|---|
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Asbestos |
A register of known locations is available at the Site Maintenance Office in Building 39. Asbestos is present in some building and equipment. If you suspect any material contains Asbestos, cease work and report to Base Operations Manager immediately. |
Sirens will communicate information about the base security status and procedures. In the event you hear any of the following emergency warning tones, stop what you are doing immediately and follow the direction of your escort or ECO Warden. In the absence of direction, follow the procedures below and those detailed in the following pages of the National Base Induction.
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Status |
Sounds |
Procedure |
|---|---|---|
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Alert |
‘beep, beep, beep’ tone + ‘alert alert alert’ voice command |
Prepare to receive direction and maintain awareness. |
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Evacuation |
‘whoop, whoop, whoop’ tone + ‘evacuate, evacuate, evacuate’ voice command |
Exit building and assemble at predetermined assembly area. Remain at assembly area and await further direction. |
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Lockdown |
Rapid short ‘beeping’ tone + ‘lockdown, lockdown, lockdown’ voice command |
Follow the CLOSE procedure.
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Stand down |
Low-pitched ‘buzzing’ tone + ‘stand-down, stand-down, stand-down’ voice command |
Resume normal activities. |
Call 000 for life threatening, critical or serious situations
Emergency: 03 9626 8888