Rob Wellens OEWG Meeting 11 November 2014 Preliminary HSE Proposals These are HSEs preliminary proposals on how to implement some of the emergency requirements of the BSSD There will be more emergencyrelated proposals to discuss with OEWG ID: 477713
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Emergencies - HSE Proposals
Rob Wellens
OEWG Meeting
11
November 2014Slide2
Preliminary HSE Proposals
These
are HSE’s preliminary proposals on how to implement some of the emergency requirements of the
BSSD
There will be more emergency-related proposals to discuss with OEWG
HSE is proposing establishing an OEWG emergencies sub-groupSlide3
Topics covered
Emergency worker training
Lessons learned
Adjusting to prevailing circumstances
Further protection strategies
Communications channelsSlide4
EM1. Emergency worker training
Current requirement
REPPIR requires suitable and sufficient information for relevant employees
BSS requirement
Article 17.1 requires emergency workers to receive information on the health risks their intervention might involve
Article 17.2 requires supplementary information to emergency workers specific to the emergency that has occurredSlide5
EM1. Emergency worker training (2)
HSE Proposal
New
regs
to reflect the BSSD requirement
Preliminary estimated impact
Familiarisation costsSlide6
EM2. Lessons learned
Current requirement
REPPIR guidance specifically refers to learning lessons
BSS requirement
Article 98 requires that emergency response plans are revised, taking into account lessons learned from past situations and exercisesSlide7
EM2. Lessons learned (2)
HSE Proposal
Move relevant guidance provisions into new Regulation
Preliminary estimated impact
Familiarisation costsSlide8
EM3. Adjusting to prevailing circumstances
Current requirement
REPPIR guidance discusses how data and events should inform emergency decision-making
BSS requirement
Annex XI requires that emergency strategies and actions are assessed for their effectiveness, as appropriate for the prevailing circumstancesSlide9
EM3. Adjusting to prevailing
circumstances
(2)
HSE Proposal
Move relevant guidance provisions into new Regulation
Preliminary estimated impact
Familiarisation costsSlide10
EM4. Further protection strategies
Current requirement
REPPIR guidance discusses how data and events should inform emergency decision-making
BSS requirement
Annex XI requires that further protection strategies be implemented as necessary, based on the prevailing circumstancesSlide11
EM4. Further protection strategies
(2)
HSE Proposal
Move relevant guidance provisions into new Regulation
Preliminary estimated impact
Familiarisation costsSlide12
EM5. Communications channels
Current requirement
REPPIR Schedule 10 specifically refers to radio & television for further information on an emergency
BSS requirement
Annex XII requires that members of the public tune into relevant communications channelsSlide13
EM5. Communications channels (
2
)
HSE Proposal
New
regs
to reflect the BSSD requirement
Preliminary estimated impact
Familiarisation costsSlide14
Questions / Comments?
To re-emphasise
These are HSE’s preliminary proposals on how to implement the BSSD
Do you have any questions / comments on the preliminary proposalsSlide15
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