CHAPTER 15 – EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN

CHAPTER 15 – EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN CEE 698 – Construction Health and Safety

Emergency Preparation CEE 698 – Construction Health and Safety • 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

Organization and Coordination CEE 698 – Construction Health and Safety • Responses to emergencies include: • 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

OSHA Standard and Employee Emergency Action Plans CEE 698 – Construction Health and Safety • Minimum six elements must be included in the plan: • 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

OSHA Standard and Employee Emergency Action Plans CEE 698 – Construction Health and Safety • Alarm System: • 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: • They must be developed and made known to all employees • It is recommended that construction companies practice emergency evacuations with all employees • Training: • Employers must designate and train a sufficient number of workers to assist in evacuation. • Employers must review emergency action plans with all employees

Emergency Planning Checklist CEE 698 – Construction Health and Safety

Customizing Plans CEE 698 – Construction Health and Safety • 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 • Local training – all training should be geared toward the types of emergencies that might occur on the job site

First Aid in Emergencies CEE 698 – Construction Health and Safety • Training Programs • American Red Cross • National Safety Council

Basic First Aid CEE 698 – Construction Health and Safety • Essentials • 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

Beyond Training CEE 698 – Construction Health and Safety • Have well-stocked first aids kits available • Have appropriate personal protective devices available • Post emergency telephone • Keep all employees informed

Emergency Response Team CEE 698 – Construction Health and Safety • 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

CHAPTER 15 – EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN