Emergency Preparedness and Response - PowerPoint Presentation

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Emergency Preparedness and ResponseSlide2

Regulatory Requirements

DefinitionsResponsibilitiesOrientation of WorkersEmergency Warden Orientation and TrainingRequirements for SupervisorsSupervising Rescue Operations

Training OutlineSlide3

Regulatory

RequirementsSlide4

Applicable Regulations

Risk assessments doneWritten policies and

procedures implemented

Emergency exit routes provided and marked

Emergency lighting of workplace and exit routes

Regulatory RequirementsSlide5

Supervisors

must inform workers of riskAnnual emergency drillsInventory of substances that endanger firefighters/rescuersProvide emergency wash facilities

Train workers in fire prevention

Regulatory RequirementsSlide6

Toxic Gases

Provide emergency ventilationProvide shutdown and containment

Emergency

rescue - qualified

workersPersonal Protective EquipmentMaintenance

of equipment

Regulatory RequirementsSlide7

Maintain effective communications with rescue and evacuation personnel

Any worker assigned to firefighting to be physically fit and trained annuallyProvide rescue for workers entering a confined space

Regulatory RequirementsSlide8

Written evacuation procedures must include

:Notification of workers about an emergencyEvacuation of all workersNotification of the fire department

Notification of

adjacent

workplacesRegulatory RequirementsSlide9

DefinitionsSlide10

Emergency

A present

or imminent event

Requires

prompt coordination or special regulation

DefinitionsSlide11

Emergency Supervisory

Personnel (Chief Emergency Warden

)

S

upervises emergency response and rescue operations

DefinitionsSlide12

Emergency

WardenThe supervisor or

individual who guides workers during an event.

DefinitionsSlide13

ResponsibilitiesSlide14

Employer

ManagerEmergency CoordinatorSupervisor

Emergency

Warden

WorkerJHS Committee

ResponsibilitiesSlide15

Ensure

:emergency risk assessments are conducted and documented

emergency

evacuation and rescue

program is maintained

all

facilities have accessible exit routes

exit

routes

- marked

and have emergency lighting as required

Responsibilities - EmployerSlide16

Ensure

:local emergency response plans are in place

workers

are trained in fire prevention, emergency evacuation and

rescuean

emergency coordinator

is appointed

Responsibilities – Employer

(cont’d)Slide17

Establish

policy to designate emergency wardens’

authority

Responsibilities – Employer

(cont’d)Slide18

Recruit

emergency wardensEnsure emergency plans posted

Assign

responsibilities of other emergency personnel

Ensure emergency evacuation and rescue risk assessments are completed

Responsibilities - ManagersSlide19

Site

specific emergency procedure

Emergency

hazard identification and risk

assessmentCommunication

Responsibilities – Managers

(cont’d)Slide20

Identify

need for emergency responseReview and update

risk assessments

Compile and

maintain documentationSecure agreements with outside agencies

Responsibilities – Emergency CoordinatorSlide21

Designate workers to assist disabled individuals

Ensure evacuation routes and floor plans are available

Template

for site specific emergency plans

Responsibilities – Emergency Coordinator (cont’d)Slide22

Emergency

policies, procedures and work arrangements

Understand and

follow

emergency procedures Training - fire prevention, emergency evacuation and rescue

Responsibilities -

Designated SupervisorSlide23

Know

emergency emergency response and rescue hazards

Know how to request emergency evacuation and rescue

Be aware

of additional

resources

available

Responsibilities -

Designated

Supervisor

(cont’d)Slide24

Be

familiar with emergency programKnow names of First

aid attendants and

location of supplies

Assist in new employee emergency orientation

Responsibilities – Emergency WardenSlide25

Recruit

workersWear designated hardhat and high visibility

vest

Ensure

area is evacuatedEnsure assistants are available to help in evacuation

Responsibilities – Emergency

Warden

(cont’d)Slide26

Ensure

that everyone has left the buildingReport to Designated Emergency Supervisor on

state

of

evacuationPrevent re-entry of the building

Responsibilities – Emergency Warden

(cont’d)Slide27

Provide

input into risk assessmentsParticipate in education, training & drillsFollow workplace

procedures for emergency evacuation and rescue

Follow

instructions of emergency wardens and emergency supervisory personnel

Responsibilities - WorkersSlide28

Review

the effectiveness of drillsMake recommendations on possible corrective

actions

Responsibilities -

Joint Health & Safety CommitteesSlide29

Risk Assessments and Potential Response and RescueSlide30

Place

slides that describe your Program here

Customized SlidesSlide31

Orientation of WorkersSlide32

Evacuation

ProceduresFire PreventionUse of Fire ExtinguishersSummoning and Reporting First Aid

Worker OrientationSlide33

Evacuation Procedures

Emergency

Phone Numbers

Purpose of the Plan

Who is in ChargeDuring an emergencyDuring an evacuation

First

Aid

More Information

Worker

Orientation (cont’d)Slide34

Evacuation Procedures

– continuedDefinitions:Emergency Coordinator

Emergency

Supervisor

Emergency WardenDesignated ReceptionistFirst Aid Attendants

Worker OrientationSlide35

Evacuation Procedures

- continuedCommunications

Alarms

Worker notification

Outside notification

Worker OrientationSlide36

Evacuation Procedures

– continuedSecuring

Equipment

Turn off computers

Secure laptopsSecure cash drawersShut off kitchen appliancesClose

doors

to record vaults

Close but do not lock

doors

Worker OrientationSlide37

Evacuation Procedures

Evacuation routes and emergency exitsAssembly Areas (Muster Stations)

Evacuation

Roles and Responsibilities

Designated ReceptionistLine Managers and SupervisorsEmergency

Wardens

Worker OrientationSlide38

Fire Prevention

Trash

and

litter

Keep the workplace areas neat and clean

Fire

alarm

pull stations

and

extinguishers

Know how to use fire extinguishers

Worker OrientationSlide39

Fire Prevention

- continued

Check

extinguishers

in your areaStore hazardous materials in designated areas

Keep exits free of

obstructions

Worker OrientationSlide40

Fire Prevention

- continuedSmoke only where

permitted

Keep

equipment clean and use it properlyHandle flammable liquids with caution

Know

location of emergency exits and procedures

Worker OrientationSlide41

Use of Fire Extinguishers

Dry chemical extinguishers

Foam extinguishers

Carbon dioxide

extinguishersWater extinguishers

Worker OrientationSlide42

Summoning and Reporting to First Aid

Revise this slide to agree with your ProgramWorker OrientationSlide43

Emergency Warden Orientation and TrainingSlide44

General

Evacuation

Activate fire

alarm

Put on hard hat, high

visibility

vest

Get

work site register for

roll

call

Emergency Warden OrientationSlide45

Check evacuation route(s

)

Put hand on exit door to

feel for heat

Look and smell for

smoke

Emergency Warden OrientationSlide46

Provide evacuation instructions

Ensure disabled staff

get to areas

of

refugeEnsure everyone gets out

Emergency Warden OrientationSlide47

Ensure

all doors are closedPlace “all clear” tag on doors

Leave the building

Complete roll

call

Report to

designated person

Report

anyone missing

Emergency Warden Orientation

ALL SPACE CLEAR BEHIND THIS

DOOR

The space behind this door is unoccupied.

EVACUATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Guide all people in a known space to the nearest emergency exit or assembly area, close all windows and doors, and

hang this sign on the outside knob for reference by rescue agencies.Slide48

S

pecial ResponsesSlide49

Spill Response

Complete this overhead once your Program is ready

Special ResponsesSlide50

Earthquake Response

Complete this overhead once your Program is ready

Special ResponsesSlide51

Bomb Threat Response

Complete this overhead once your Program is ready

Special ResponsesSlide52

Adjacent Workplace Hazard Response

Complete this overhead once your Program is readySpecial ResponsesSlide53

Requirements for SupervisorsSlide54

Reporting

incidentsProducing documentationCommunicationsSupervising rescue operationsNames and Contacts

Supervisor ResponsibilitiesSlide55

Reporting

Complete this overhead once your Program is readySupervisor ResponsibilitiesSlide56

Documenting

Complete this overhead once your Program is ready

Supervisor ResponsibilitiesSlide57

Communications

Complete this overhead once your Program is ready

Supervisor ResponsibilitiesSlide58

Supervising Rescue

Complete this overhead once your Program is ready

Supervisor ResponsibilitiesSlide59

Emergency Names and Contacts

Complete this overhead once your Program is readySupervisor ResponsibilitiesSlide60

Why Have a

ProgramWorkSafeBC RequirementsDefinitionsResponsibilities

Evacuation Plan

Specific Responses

Emergency Warden DutiesSupervisor Responsibilities

SummarySlide61

Questions?