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CHAPTER 15 – EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN

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Emergency Preparation

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Emergency – potentially life-threatening situation, usually occurring suddenly and unexpectedly.

Immediate response is essential– Speed in responding can mean the difference

between life and death or between minimal damage and major damage

– Preparation is planning for emergencies• Plan, practice, evaluate, adjust

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Organization and Coordination

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Responses to emergencies include:– Medical personnel– Fire-fighting personnel– Security personnel– Safety personnel– Specialists from different fields

Keys to success in an emergency– One person is in charge– Everyone involved knows who is in charge– Everyone who has a role in responding to an emergency is given

ample opportunities to practice in simulated conditions that come as close as possible to real conditions

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OSHA Standard and Employee Emergency Action Plans

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Minimum six elements must be included in the plan:

1. Emergency escape procedures and emergency escape route assignments

2. Procedures for employees who stay behind to run critical plant operations before evacuating

3. Procedures to account for all employees after the emergency evacuation has been completed

4. Rescue and medical duties for those employees who are to perform them

5. Preferred procedures for reporting fires and other emergencies

6. Contact personnel and information for anyone who needs more information or clarification about any aspect of the plan

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OSHA Standard and Employee Emergency Action Plans

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Alarm System:1. Employers are required or provide an alarm system that

complies with 29 CFR 1026.1592. If alarm system is used for alerting members or the fire brigade,

a distinctive signal for each purpose must be decided on, used and made known to all employees

Evacuation Procedures:1. They must be developed and made known to all employees2. It is recommended that construction companies practice

emergency evacuations with all employees Training:

1. Employers must designate and train a sufficient number of workers to assist in evacuation.

2. Employers must review emergency action plans with all employees

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Emergency Planning Checklist

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Emergency Planning Checklist

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Customizing Plans

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1. A map in the plan – map of specific job site with exits, access points, evacuation routes, alarms, emergency equipment, a central control or command center, first aid kits, emergency shut-down buttons, and any other important information

2. Chain of command – an organizational chart illustrating the chain of command with phone numbers and names

3. Coordination information – telephone numbers and contact names of people in agencies with which the company coordinates emergency activities should be listed

4. Local training – all training should be geared toward the types of emergencies that might occur on the job site

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First Aid in Emergencies

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Training Programs– American Red Cross

– National Safety Council

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Basic First Aid

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Essentials– Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)– Sever bleeding– Broken bones and fractures– Burns– Chocking on an obstruction– Head injuries and concussions– Cuts and abrasions– Electric shock– Heart attack– Stroke recognition– Moving an injured person– Drug overdose– Unconscious victim– Eye injuries– Chemical burns– Rescue– Site-specific items

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Beyond Training

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1. Have well-stocked first aids kits available

2. Have appropriate personal protective devices available

3. Post emergency telephone

4. Keep all employees informed

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Emergency Response Team

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Emergency Response Team (ERT) is a special team that responds to general and localized emergencies to facilitate personnel evacuation and safety

ERT shuts down building services, and utilities as needed

ERT works with civil authorities to protect and salvage company property

ERT evaluates areas of safety before reentry or personnel