Disaster Planning What Supervisors Need to Know

Session Objectives You will be able to: Recognize the types of workplace disasters you may face Understand the requirements of our emergency response plan Satisfy employee training requirements Carry out emergency response duties effectively

Session Outline Types of workplace disasters OSHA requirements Emergency response plan Employee training Evacuation procedures Emergency management and security

Types of Workplace Disasters Fires Explosions Natural disasters

Types of Workplace Disasters (cont.) Toxic chemical releases Workplace violence Terrorism

OSHA Requirements Alarm systems Reporting systems Firefighting equipment Emergency response plans Employee training

OSHA Requirements (cont.) Alarm systems Sound of alarms Location of alarms Activation of alarms Maintenance and inspection of alarm systems

OSHA Requirements (cont.) Fire-fighting equipment Fire extinguishers Other fire-fighting equipment

OSHA Requirements (cont.) Fire-fighting equipment Annual inspections Employee training

Emergency Response Plan Emergency escape procedures and routes Emergency response assignments Accounting for personnel

Emergency Response Plan (cont.) Rescue and medical duties Emergency reporting procedures Information resources

Emergency Response Questions?

Basic Employee Training Review of emergency response plan Types of potential emergencies Evacuation plans Alarm systems Reporting procedures Shutdown procedures

Training Mail Handlers Special training for mail handling Characteristics of suspicious mail

Training Mail Handlers (cont.) Emergency response measures for handling suspicious mail Other protective measures

Training Mail Handlers (cont.) Emergency response measures after opening mail containing powder

Specialized Training Employees with emergency operations assignments Employees with emergency shutdown responsibilities Evacuation wardens and alternates Employees with rescue and medical duties

Employee Training Schedules New employees Annual refresher training Whenever the plan is revised or amended

Employee Training Schedules (cont.) When new equipment, materials, or processes are introduced When procedures are updated or revised When drills show that employee performance must be improved

Emergency Training Questions?

Emergency Evacuation Procedures Evacuation route maps Primary evacuation routes Alternate routes

Emergency Evacuation Procedures (cont.) Appropriate behavior Evacuation of injured or disabled employees Accounting for personnel

Emergency Response Assignments Emergency operations Shutdown responsibilities Rescue and medical response duties Firefighting duties

Nonevacuation Emergencies Guidelines for employees: Know how to report the emergency Warn co-workers Assist as directed Dont get in the way

Emergency Management Chain of command Emergency communication

Security Preventing unauthorized access to vital records, information, and equipment Protecting important records and other documents

Fire Prevention Keep work areas clean Control flammable and combustible materials Enforce No Smoking rules Store and handle hazardous materials properly Monitor equipment use and maintenance

Key Points to Remember Workplace disasters can strike any time and with very little warning Emergency response planning can save lives, reduce the number of injuries, and prevent loss of property Employee training in emergency procedures and special response duties is essential You play a crucial role in preparing our organization for workplace disasters and other emergencies