Emergency response
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Emergency Response
José A. Carpena, PEArea DirectorPuerto Rico Area OfficeOccupational Safety and Health Administration
2005 SWRI Annual Meeting
OSHA and its Regions
Workplace Emergency
An unforeseen situation that threatens your employees, customers, or the public, disrupts or shuts down your operations, or causes physical or
environmental damage.
Types of Emergency
• Earthquakes• Hurricanes• Tornadoes• Energy/utility outages• Fire hazards• Hazardous materials releases• Terrorism
• Employees must know how to report emergencies
• "911" is a common method for reporting emergencies if external emergency personnel are used at your workplace
Workplace EmergencyReporting and alerting emergencies
Workplace EmergencyOSHA’s Recordkeeping and Reporting
• Fatality: Death of one or more employees from a work-related incident• Catastrophe: In-patient hospitalization of three or more employees as a result of a work-related incident
Emergency PreparednessEssential elements of emergency preparedness planning:
• Identify hazards and assess risk.• Assess capabilities and resources.• Develop an emergency plan and procedures.• Integrate the plan with the community plan.• Conduct training.• Public relations.• Conduct Drills and Exercises.• Develop Plan Audit Procedures.
OSHA’s Response Plans
• National Emergency Management Plan (NEMP)• Regional Emergency Management Plan (REMP)
OSHA’s Response to Emergency
• To assist local response agencies in any way possible within agency capabilities (Non-enforcement)
• To initiate workplace investigation (Enforcement)
Non-enforcement role vs. EnforcementWorld Trade Center after 9-11
Construction site
OPERATIONS PLANNING LOGISTICSFINANCE/ ADMINISTRATION
SAFETY INFORMATION
LIAISON
INCIDENT COMMANDER
Incident Command System
OSHA Requirements for Emergency Response and
Preparedness in Construction Industry
29 CFR 1926
OSHA Requirements for Emergency Response and Preparedness in Construction Industry
29 CFR 1926
29 CFR 1926.23: First Aid and Medical attention, and
1926.50: Medical services and first aid
Procedures:– Ensure medical
personnel is available for consultation and advice on occupational health matters
– Provide suitable facilities for quick drenching and flushing of the eye
Training:– In the absence of
readily accessible medical services, a person with a valid certificate in first aid training
General Requirements for all Workplaces
OSHA Requirements for Emergency Response and Preparedness in Construction Industry
29 CFR 1926Additional Requirements for Workplaces referenced in other
standards 29 CFR 1926.35:
Employee emergency action plan
Procedures:– Prepare and implement
a written action plan that includes:
• Emergency escape procedures
• Procedures for those who remain to conduct critical operations
• Means of reporting fires and emergencies
• Procedures to account for employees after the emergency
Training:– Review emergency action
plan with each employee when the plan is developed, responsibilities shift, or the emergency procedures change.
– Provide specific training to employees who are expected to assist in evacuation
29 CFR 1926.34: Means of egress
Procedures:– Maintain
unobstructed egress from every building and structure where employees are working
– Mark all exits with signs and mark access to exits where it is not immediately apparent how to exit
OSHA Requirements for Emergency Response and Preparedness in
Construction Industry29 CFR 1926General Requirements for all
Workplaces
OSHA Requirements for Emergency Response and Preparedness in
Construction Industry29 CFR 1926General Requirements for all
Workplaces 29 CFR 1926.24: Fire protection and prevention,
1926.150: Fire protection
1926.151: Fire prevention
Procedures:– Develop fire protection
program – Provide fire
extinguishers and other firefighting equipment
Training:– If a fire brigade is
necessary, adequately train them.
OSHA Requirements for Emergency Response and Preparedness in Construction Industry
29 CFR 1926
Additional Requirements for Specific Workplaces/Operations
29 CFR 1926.64: PSM of highly hazardous chemicals
29 CFR 1926.65: HazWoper, Emergency response to hazardous substance releases
OSHA Requirements for Emergency Response and Preparedness in Construction Industry
29 CFR 1926Additional Requirements for Specific
Workplaces/Operations 29 CFR 1926.651: Specific excavation requirements
Procedures:– Provide emergency
rescue equipment when an excavation contains or potentially contains a hazardous atmosphere
– Ensure that person(s) attend the equipment in case of emergency.
– Provide and ensure the use of a safety harness and lifeline when employee(s) perform work in bell-bottom pier holes or similar deep and confined footing excavations
OSHA Requirements for Emergency Response and Preparedness in Construction Industry
29 CFR 1926Additional Requirements for Specific
Workplaces/Operations 29 CFR 1926.800:
Underground construction
Procedures:– Develop and maintain a
check-in/check-out procedure
– Provide means to summon emergency assistance
– Ensure monitoring is performed
– Select, provide, and make available approved self-rescuers
Training:– Instruct employees on
fire prevention and emergency procedures
– Ensure rescue teams are familiar with jobsite conditions
– Qualify rescue team members at least annually
OSHA Requirements for Emergency Response and Preparedness in Construction Industry
29 CFR 1926Additional Requirements for Specific
Workplaces/Operations 29 CFR 1926.950: Power Transmission and Distribution
Procedures:– Provide spotlights or
portable lights for emergency lighting when needed to work safely at night
Training:– Provide training and
ensure that employees understand emergency procedures and first aid fundamentals, including CPR
Exposure to silica dust in construction
work
OSHA Requirements for Emergency Response and Preparedness in Construction Industry
29 CFR 1926
Requirements that Support Emergency Response and Preparedness
29 CFR 1926.55: Gases, vapors, fumes, dust, and mists
Procedures:– Ensure that employee exposures do not exceed the
limits provided by the standard.– Exposures should be limited through engineering
controls, administrative controls, and, as a last resort, PPE
29 CFR 1926.59: Hazard Communication 29 CFR 1926.103: Respiratory Protection 29 CFR 1926.1103: 13 Carcinogens 29 CFR1926.1117: Vinyl chloride
OSHA Requirements for Emergency Response and Preparedness in Construction Industry
29 CFR 1926Additional Requirements for Specific
Workplaces/Operations 29 CFR 1926.60: Methylenedianiline (MDA)
Procedures:– Develop and implement a
written plan for emergency situations where there is a possibility of an emergency:
• Identify emergency escape routes before construction begins
• Equipped employees with PPE and clothing until emergency is abated
• Include elements prescribed in 1910.38 and 1910.39
Training:– Provide employees with
info and training on MDA, IAW 1910.1200(h)
– Ensure employees who must wear respiratory protection, receive training as per 1910.134
OSHA Requirements for Emergency Response and Preparedness in
Construction Industry29 CFR 1926
29 CFR 1926.1127: Cadmium– Wrecking, demolishing, and salvaging structures –Cutting, brazing, grinding, or weldingProcedures:–Develop and implement a writtenplan –Select and provide appropriate respirators for emergencies
Training:–Provide training to include emergency procedures, prior to/at the time of initial assignment to a job involving potential exposure to Cd–Ensure employees who must wear respiratory protection receive training (29 CFR 1910.134)
Health Hazard Related Standards: Cadmium (Cd)
DANGER...CADMIUM...CANCER HAZARD...CANCAUSE LUNG AND KIDNEY DISEASE...
AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ONLY...RESPIRATORSREQUIRED IN THIS AREA
OSHA Requirements for Emergency Response and Preparedness in Construction Industry
29 CFR 1926
Requirements that Support Emergency Response and Preparedness
29 CFR 1926.28: Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)
29 CFR 1926.95: Criteria for PPE
Procedures:– Provide and ensure the
use and maintenance of appropriate PPE for site operations and hazards
– Ensure any employee-owned equipment is adequately and properly maintained
OSHA Requirements for Emergency Response and Preparedness in Construction Industry
29 CFR 1926
For additional information on Emergency Preparedness, visit
OSHA’s web site at www.osha.gov
and select “Safety and Health Topics”
Emergency preparedness
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eTools Home : Evacuation Plans and Procedures PDF | Viewing / Printing Instructions | Credits
This eTool will help small, low-hazard service or retail businesses implement an emergency action plan, and comply with OSHA's emergency standards.
The eTool is not an OSHA standard or regulation, and it creates no legal obligations. Likewise, the eTool does not eliminate or limit any obligations that may be created by the OSH Act or by OSHA standards or regulations.
Workplace Evaluation | Emergency Action Plan | Expert Systems | Additional Assistance | Site Map
eTools Home : Evacuation Plans and Procedures PDF | Viewing / Printing Instructions | Credits
eTools Home : Evacuation Plans and Procedures Viewing / Printing Instructions | Credits
OSHA's Expert System - Emergency Action Plan START OVER | EXIT
I ntroduction to the Emergency Action Plan Expert System Disclaimer An emergency action plan (EAP) is a written document required by particular OSHA standards. The purpose of an EAP is to facilitate and organize employer and employee actions during workplace emergencies. The elements of the plan must include, but are not limited to:
Evacuation procedures and emergency escape route assignments. Procedures to be followed by employees who remain to operate critical plant operations before
they evacuate. Procedures to account for all employees after an emergency evacuation has been completed. Rescue and medical duties for those employees who are to perform them. Means of reporting fires and other emergencies. Names or job titles of persons who can be contacted for further information or explanation of
duties under the plan.
This expert system will help you to create a simple EAP. This basic plan will be adequate for needs of many small and medium-sized entities. This basic plan may not be adequate for large establishments or those with more significant hazards. Users in such establishments should consider the special characteristics of their workplaces. Users can supplement this basic plan to address any situations that require special attention. Most small and medium-sized entities will get their basic plans from this system in 10 to 15 minutes. Please remember that this system does not save the plan it helps you to write, so you should save and/or print your plan when it is completed. This OSHA Expert only provides information based on Federal OSHA Emergency Action Plan requirements. I f you are covered by a state OSHA plan you may need to contact your local state OSHA office. Please visit the OSHA Expert User Guide to obtain further instruction.
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OSHA Requirements for Emergency Response and Preparedness in Construction Industry
29 CFR 1926
Methods for reducing asphalt fume exposure:
– Substituting low fume asphalt
– Isolate process and minimize generation of fumes
– Control devices for reducing asphalt fume emissions
– Training and education
– Proper use of PPE
Health Hazard Related Standards: Asphalt Fumes