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Emergencies at Work

Understand what constitutes an emergency at work and why having an emergency action plan is essential. Learn about key elements to include in the plan, such as response procedures, evacuation routes, and training for employees.

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Emergencies at Work

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  1. Emergencies at Work What is an emergency at work? An unplanned event that harms or threatens employees, customers, or the public; that shuts down business operations; or that causes physical or environmental damage.

  2. Emergencies at Work: Key Points • Every workplace should have an emergency action plan • The plan should cover: • What to do in different emergencies • Where shelters and meeting places are • Evacuation routes • Emergency equipment and alert systems • Who’s in charge • Procedures to follow when someone is injured • The workplace should have practice drills • Workers should be trained on everything in the plan. Overhead #26

  3. Emergencies at Work • Disaster Blaster Game • Emergencies in the News activity Student Handout #8

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