Transcript Emergency Action Plans

You need to have them in place,
You hope you don’t need to use them
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.38
The purpose of an EAP is to facilitate and organize employer
and employee actions during workplace emergencies.
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Keep the plan simple
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Train with the plan
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Make changes to the plan as needed
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Make sure employees know the plan
Fire
Medical
Severe Weather
Chemical Spill
Bomb Threat
Active Shooter
Structural Collapse
Utility Outage
Others
First Priority
Accountability – Evacuation
- Employee Safety
- Public Safety
Second Priority
Reduce Structural & Facility Damage
- Work Sight Layout
- Utility Shut Offs
Evacuation Plan
Evacuation route maps need to be posted in each work area.
Information on the Maps
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Emergency Exits
Primary and Secondary Evacuation routes
Locations of the Fire Extinguishers
Fire Alarm Pull Station Locations
Assembly Points
Remember…
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Keep the plan simple
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Train with the plan
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Make changes to the plan as needed
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Make sure employees know the plan
Johns Manville Fire
On May 16th, 2003, a fire at the Johns Manville Plant #3
on Columbus Ave., in Defiance, Ohio, broke out in the
pipe insulation manufacturing area of the facility. When the fire
occurred, there was over 100 employees in the plant. Everyone
was evacuated. The fire was immediately too big to fight by the
employees and in a matter of a few hours, the manufacturing
plant was destroyed.
Had it not been for the plants’ Emergency Action Plan the out
come could have been much worse. Not one person was injured
in the fire.
Fire Situation
When FIRE is discovered:
Activate the nearest Fire Alarm (if installed)
If fire alarms are not available, notify the site personnel about the fire by
one of the following means
- Voice
- Radio
- Phone Page
DIAL 911 Notify your local Fire Dept.
Upon Notification of the fire , OCCUPANTS MUST:
- Leave the building using the escape route
- Assemble at the designated area
- Remain outside until the authorities (facility personnel or fire officials)
announces that it is safe to reenter
Fire Situation
Fight the Fire ONLY if :
- Notification has been made to evacuate the building
- The Fire Dept. has been notified
- Escaping the area is possible by backing up to the nearest exit
- The Fire is in the Incipient Stage ( Small in Size)
- The Fire Extinguisher(s) is in working condition and the personnel
are trained to operate the extinguisher(s)
Fire Situation
Once the Fire Dept. arrives, a designated official needs to make
contact with the fire ground officer.
The following information needs to be exchanged :
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Is everyone out of the building and accountable?
What is on fire?
Where is the location of the fire?
What has been already done?
What does the fire dept. need to do to fight the fire?
Severe Weather & Natural Disasters
Tornados : When a warning is issued, have the employees seek
shelter.
Consider the following:
Establishing a designated area within the facility
Small interior rooms on the lowest level without windows
Hallways on the lowest floor level away from doors &
windows
Rooms constructed with reinforced concrete, brick or block
with no windows.
Stay away from outside walls and windows
Have a means of communications with you
Be huddled down use your arms to protect your head & neck
Remain sheltered until the tornado threat has past
Tornados :
In the event of a tornado striking your facility you need to be
accountable for all employees.
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Locate and gather your employees, determine if there are
any injuries
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Take a initial survey of the damage
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Determine your needs
- Medical Attention for the injured
- Any thing on Fire
- Secure the Structure
Chemical Spills
Small Spill or Leak
- Contact your supervisor immediately
Follow the guidelines of the MSDS on the material
If toxic vapors are present secure the area and evacuate
personnel if needed
Have proper PPE being worn to provide protection if you
are trained to handle the chemical
Notify local authorities if necessary
Chemical Spills
Large Spill or Leak
- Follow the procedures set up for a small spill or leak
Notify your Supervisor of the situation immediately
Evacuate the area if necessary
(If trained to do so) contain the spill or leak with
materials and equipment that is available on site without
endangering ones self
If anyone is injured or contaminated, isolate that
person(s) from others
Notify local authorities of the incident :Fire Dept, EMA,
clean up company, etc.
Chemical Spills or Leaks
If an incident occurs that requires outside agencies…
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Meet face to face with officials
Advise accountability of employees and of any injuries
Provide MSDS on the chemical(s) involved
Provide the following information
- What is the chemical(s)
- Is it a Liquid, Solid or Gas
- The quantity of the release
- What has been done so far
Bomb Threats
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Keep the caller talking as long as possible. Let them speak,
but ask as many questions as possible, while someone else
calls 911 and relay info while you talk to the caller…
Asked the following questions :
Where is the bomb located?
- Which building?
- Which floor?
- Which room?
What time is the bomb to go off?
What is your name or organization that you are involved?
Bomb Threats Cont.
Attempt to get a phone number if you get cut off.
Where are you calling from?
Why are you doing this?
Attempt to determine the following information:
Sex
- Race
Age
- Accent
Background noise if any
- Is he on a cellphone
Bomb Threat Cont.
If it is indicated that the bomb is in the building : Follow the Fire
Evacuation Procedure.
If the bomb is indicated of being outside : Follow the Severe Weather
Procedure.
Once Law Enforcement arrives on scene, follow there instructions
Active Shooter
Don’t think it can’t happen at your work place
Active Shooter
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Evacuate your employees quickly
Be accountable for your employees
Meet up with the your Law Enforcement upon arrival
Provide them with a description of the shooter(s)
Provide them with the location of the victim(s)
Provide them with a description of the weapon(s)
Provide them with a map of your facility
Examples of EAPs
www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/2004-101/emrgact
Defiance Metal Products
GT Technologies - Defiance Precision Products
Keep in the mind what the purpose of an EAP is, to facilitate
and organize employer and employee actions during workplace
emergencies.
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Keep the plan simple
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Train with the plan
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Make changes to the plan as needed
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Make sure employees know the plan
Questions & Answers