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Emergency Response

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Emergency Response

emergency response

Emergency response is how you react to an unexpected and dangerous circumstance. This may include severe weather conditions, major power failures, medical emergencies, earthquakes, hazardous material spills, and/or fires/explosions.

emergency response safety

How you respond to an emergency may vary depending on the situation, however, having a program in place will prepare you to handle these scenarios proactively

An emergency response program (also referred to as an emergency preparedness or action/evacuation plan) prepares you for how to handle major emergencies that may occur in the workplace.

WHAT DOES THIS INCLUDE?

Documentation that outlines:

  • Potential emergency situations which consider where you live geographically, the types of materials/chemicals handled in your workplace, and previous incidents in the workplace.
  • Procedures to follow in case of emergency situations.
  • Floor plans, evacuation routes, building entrances/exit signs, where to locate emergency equipment, emergency contacts, etc.
  • Roles and responsibilities in the workplace during an emergency.

The company will conduct an annual review of your emergency response program to reflect any changes or updates required. If you have feedback, don’t forget to share it with your manager/supervisor.

Be aware of your workplace’s floor plan(s), fire exit(s), emergency equipment, evacuation routes, meet-up locations/muster points, and different emergency response situations such as what emergencies require an evacuation (i.e., fire) versus shelter-in-place (i.e., tornado), as well as complete any necessary training required for your workplace. If you’re unsure about something or don’t know, ask a manager/supervisor!

Your manager/supervisor will communicate and train you on emergency response procedures through drills, mock scenarios, Systems 24-7 Safety Talks, signage/posters of floor plans, exits, evacuation plans, first aid attendants, etc. Make sure you participate!

The company will provide emergency equipment such as first aid/spill kits, fire extinguishers, eye wash stations, emergency pull stations, automatic external defibrillators (AED), etc. If you notice something is missing or needs to be restocked – report it!

ALTHOUGH YOU CAN NEVER PREDICT WHEN AN UNFORESEEN EMERGENCY WILL OCCUR, YOU CAN HOWEVER PREPARE YOURSELF.

About F.A.S.T. Rescue

F.A.S.T. Rescue are health and safety experts offering consulting, supplies and training solutions that help make employees safe in the workplace.  We’re passionate about health and safety, offering unrivalled value and solutions with a satisfaction guarantee.  Headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

For more information, contact:

Shyamala Nathan-Turner
F.A.S.T. Rescue
Tel: 866-706-7283
Email: info@fast-rescue.com
Visit https://fast-rescue.com

Violence, Harassment and Bullying In The Workplace

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Violence, Harassment and Bullying In The Workplace

Violence, Harassment and Bullying in the Workplace

We all deserve to work in an environment that is free from harassment, violence and bullying. If you see or experience any of these, there are a number of steps to take towards resolution.

Recognize

Types of Violence, Harassment and Bullying include: Physical, psychological, verbal, domestic, digital, sexual, etc.

These forms of Workplace Violence, Harassment and Bullying can be seen through:

  • Physical violence, assault, aggression, damaging objects, throwing, etc.
  • Threats of violence, in person, over the phone, via email, text, etc.
  • Verbal abuse, name calling, tone of voice used, etc.
  • Social media bullying, trolling, etc.
  • Sexual comments, unwanted physical contact, being shown images sexual in nature, etc.
  • Domestic violence spilling into the workplace
  • Stalking

Report

Speak Up! Report immediately to:

A Supervisor/Manager, H&S Rep/Committee Member, Senior Management or anyone you trust.

Investigation

All reports of violence, harassment and bullying must be investigated and corrective measures taken in accordance with all policies and procedures. It is your responsibility to report incidents you are involved in or witness to, and to co-operate with the investigators during the investigation process.

If you are looking for onsite first aid training, JHSC certification training or working at heights training in Ontario contact us.

What’s New on Systems 24-7

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What’s New on Systems 24-7

Create Custom HTML Pages On Your Systems 24-7 Site

Create Custom HTML Pages On Your Systems 24-7 Site

Did you know you have access to creating custom pages on your Systems 24-7 site? You can use a custom page to post your internal job postings, create a wellness page with resources for de-stressing, communicate your internal benefit programs or initiatives, post your own internal email and phone directory, and more! The sky is the limit! We really want you to make the platform look and feel like you.

In addition, you can also customize your login and help pages. Why not put up a meaningful quote, post your commonly asked questions, or even use it to post important company news and updates? Don’t miss the opportunity to make your platform meaningful.

Want to see some ways you can customize the program?

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Want ideas or help? Email us at esystems@fast-rescue.com.