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.
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.
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