Transcript CHAPTER 15 – EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN

CEE 698 – Construction Health and Safety
CHAPTER 15 –
EMERGENCY RESPONSE
PLAN
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Emergency Preparation
 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
 Responses to emergencies include:
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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
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Emergency escape procedures and emergency escape route
assignments
Procedures for employees who stay behind to run critical
plant operations before evacuating
Procedures to account for all employees after the emergency
evacuation has been completed
Rescue and medical duties for those employees who are to
perform them
Preferred procedures for reporting fires and other
emergencies
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:
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Employers are required or provide an alarm system that
complies with 29 CFR 1026.159
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:
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They must be developed and made known to all employees
It is recommended that construction companies practice
emergency evacuations with all employees
Training:
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Employers must designate and train a sufficient number of
workers to assist in evacuation.
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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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
Chain of command – an organizational chart
illustrating the chain of command with phone numbers
and names
Coordination information – telephone numbers and
contact names of people in agencies with which the
company coordinates emergency activities should be
listed
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First Aid in Emergencies
 Training Programs
– American Red Cross
– National Safety Council
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Basic First Aid
 Essentials
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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
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
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