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Workplace EmergencyAn unforeseen situation that:
Threatens your employees, customers, or the public; Disrupts or shuts down your operations; or Causes physical or environmental damage.
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Emergencies will occur --
The effect of the emergency must be controlled by means of a proper Emergency Action Plan.
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Emergency Action Plan
Its purpose is to facilitate & organize employer & employee actions during workplace emergencies.
Where is this document located
And how do they access it?
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Elements of an Emergency Action Plan Procedures for reporting emergencies; Evacuation procedures & emergency escape
route assignments; Contact information;
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Elements continued: Procedures for employees who remain after the
alarm to perform critical duties; and Procedures to account for all employees after
evacuation has been completed.
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Emergency Evacuation Plan
Covers designated actions employers and employees must take to ensure employee, customer, & public safety from emergencies.
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Elements of an Evacuation 1. Conditions for evacuation or shelter-in-place;2. Clear chain of command;3. Specific evacuation procedures, including routes &
exits;4. A system for accounting for people after evacuation;5. Designation of employees that will perform critical
duties during an evacuation; and6. Procedures for assisting people with disabilities.
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Conditions for “Evacuation”
Emergencies that include fires, explosions, floods, earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes, toxic material releases, radiological & biological accidents, civil disturbances & workplace violence may require a workplace to be evacuated.
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Conditions for “Shelter-In-Place”
Select an interior room or rooms within your facility (ones with no or few windows) & take refuge there. Local authorities may issue advice to shelter-in-place via TV or radio.
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Chain of Command AuthorityThe Coordinator is responsible for:Assessing the situation to determine whether an emergency exists requiring activation of the emergency procedures;Supervising & overseeing emergency procedures;Notifying & coordinating outside emergency services; andDirecting the shutdown of utilities or plant operations, if necessary.
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Specific Evacuation ProceduresRoutes and Exits : create maps from floor diagrams with arrows that designate the exit route assignments.
Maps should include: • locations of exits;• assembly points; and• equipment that may be needed in an
emergency.
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Accounting for Individuals Establish:• Designated assembly areas;• Process to account for employees and non-
employees such as suppliers and customers; and• Procedures for further evacuation in case the
incident expands.
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Designation of Employees
if any, that will remain after the evacuation alarm to perform critical duties or operations before evacuating.
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Designations & DutiesTeam Leader Floor MonitorBuilding Coordinator Stairwell MonitorCritical Operations Person Elevator MonitorEvacuation Warden Disabilities Aide
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Establish procedures for Assisting Visitors and Employees to evacuate, particularly those with disabilities or who do not speak English.
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Consider Everyone In The Plan
Employees Volunteers Visitors Customers/Suppliers Students Clients/Patients Hearing Impaired
Non-Ambulatory Disabled Ambulatory Disabled Non-English Speaking Vision Impaired Medical Conditions, i.e. Respiratory Impairments Cognitive/Psychiatric Impairment Others
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‘Area of Rescue Assistance’, ‘Area of Refuge’, or ‘Shelter-
in-Place’An area, which has direct access to an exit, where people who are unable to use stairs may remain temporarily in safety to await further instructions or assistance during emergency evacuation.
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Areas of Rescue Assistance Requirements:
Location and Construction Size Stairway Width Two-way Communication Identification
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General Training for employees -- address the following:
Individual roles and responsibilities; Threats, hazards, and protective actions; Notification, warning, and communications
procedures; Means for locating family members in an emergency
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General Training continued:
Emergency response procedures; Evacuation, shelter, & accountability procedures; Location and use of common emergency equipment; and Emergency shutdown procedures.
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TrainingWhen to Train Employees?
Develop your initial plan;
Hire new employees; and
Annually.
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Training continued:
Introduction of new equipment, materials, or processes into the workplace that affect evacuation routes;
Change the layout or design of the facility; and
Revised or updated emergency procedures.
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Hold Practice Drills as often as necessary to keep employees prepared. ∼ After each drill, gather management and employees to
Evaluate the effectiveness of the drill. Identify the strengths and weaknesses of your plan & work to improve it.
Include outside resources such as Fire & Police Departments when possible.