1. Welcome to… Planning for Emergencies – For Small Business –

2. The mission of the National Safety Council is to educate and influence people to prevent accidental injury and death. National Safety Council Mission

3.  2007 National Safety Council Planning for Emergencies Intro-3 Safety & Logistics  Emergency procedures and exits  Starting and ending times  Breaks and lunch  Tobacco policy  Rest and break rooms – telephones  Electronic devices  Medical concerns  Participation, attendance, certificates

4.  2007 National Safety Council Planning for Emergencies Intro-4 Module (Introduction) Objectives  Identify a learning goal/expectation.  Recognize course goals, learning path, and structure and purpose of the PG (including the Tools and Resources)  Rate your [basic] business readiness in case of an emergency.  Recognize the potential impact of an effective emergency plan.  Assess your facility’s experience with emergencies.  Recognize: Key terms Goals for emergency planning 4 steps in the emergency planning process Emergency management considerations Cost to develop a plan OSHA requirements

5.  2007 National Safety Council Planning for Emergencies Intro-5 Activity: Readiness Assessment 1.Using the Readiness Assessment, answer questions (Yes, No, or Unsure) pertaining to your business readiness (level of preparedness) in case of an emergency/disaster. 2.Calculate your results and check the corresponding rating. 3.Share your Readiness Assessment results during introductions.

6.  2007 National Safety Council Planning for Emergencies Intro-6 Activity: Introductions 1.Prepare to introduce yourself – name, industry/business, size of your business, and job/type of work. 2.Identify reason(s) for attending this training program (learning goal). 3.Introduce yourself briefly, highlighting points above and results of your Readiness Assessment.

7.  2007 National Safety Council Planning for Emergencies Intro-7 Program Goals You will be able to implement an effective emergency action planning process and create a plan for your business.  Based on best practices and OSHA requirements for emergency action planning, focus on a 4-step process and elements for handling emergencies in the workplace. 1. Get Started – Establish a Planning Team 2. Analyze Capabilities, Risks, and Vulnerabilities 3. Develop the Plan 4. Implement the Plan  Address types of emergencies, planning guidelines, and planning priorities.

8.  2007 National Safety Council Planning for Emergencies Intro-8 Agenda Planning for Emergencies Agenda Program Introduction Module 1: Get Started – Establish a Planning Team Module 2: Analyze Capabilities, Risks, and Vulnerabilities Module 3: Develop the Plan Module 4: Implement the Plan Conclusion

9.  2007 National Safety Council Planning for Emergencies Intro-9 Video: Why Are We Here? Watch a short video on emergencies as you take a few minutes to consider the answer to this question. What would you do if an emergency – earthquake, fire, building/bridge collapsed, or pandemic – happened where you were at 9 AM tomorrow?

10.  2007 National Safety Council Planning for Emergencies Intro-10 Activity: Preparing Your Business for Any Emergency 1.Consider the perspective of your business in regard to ANY emergency as you read the questions. 2.Answer/discuss each question. Take notes in the space provided. 3.Prepare to share your responses with other participants.

11.  2007 National Safety Council Planning for Emergencies Intro-11 Scope of Workplace Emergencies  Threat  Criminal Act  Emergency  Crisis  Disaster  Hazard  Risk  Vulnerability  RVA  Capability  Capability Analysis  Fire  Natural (Weather-Related) Disasters  Medical Emergencies  Hazardous Material Emergencies  Workplace Violence/ Intruders  Intentional Emergencies or Disasters

12.  2007 National Safety Council Planning for Emergencies Intro-12 Goals of Emergency Planning Protect employees/your facility and develop a plan to resume operations if a facility is damaged or destroyed.  Lessen potential for loss of life and property by anticipating emergencies.  Protect employees, customers, and business.  Assist employees in understanding their responsibilities and those of co-workers.

13.  2007 National Safety Council Planning for Emergencies Intro-13 Intro to the 4-Step Emergency Planning Process Step 1 Get Started – Establish a Planning Team Step 2 Analyze Capabilities, Risks, & Vulnerabilities Step 3 Develop the Plan Step 4 Implement the Plan

14.  2007 National Safety Council Planning for Emergencies Intro-14 Emergency Management  Need authority to create a plan and CEO commitment to make emergency management part of corporate culture.  If you already have a plan, use this program as a resource to assess and update your plan.  Emergency management is a dynamic process. Planning, training, conducting drills, testing equipment and coordinating activities with the community are important. Requires upper management support. CEO sets tone.

15.  2007 National Safety Council Planning for Emergencies Intro-15 The Case for Emergency Management  Helps companies fulfill moral AND social responsibility.  Facilitates compliance with regulatory requirements.  Enhances ability to recover from financial losses, regulatory fines, market share loss, equipment damages, or products or business interruption.  Reduces exposure to civil or criminal liability.  Enhances a company’s image and credibility.  May reduce your insurance premiums.

16.  2007 National Safety Council Planning for Emergencies Intro-16 Costs to Develop an Emergency Plan Determine what recommendations will cost  No Cost  More than $250  More than $1,000

17.  2007 National Safety Council Planning for Emergencies Intro-17 OSHA Requirements Related to Emergencies  Exit routes, emergency action plans, and fire prevention plans (29 CFR 1910.33-1910.39)  Fire brigades (29 CFR 1910.156)  Hazardous waste operations and emergency response (29 CFR 1910.120)  Respiratory protection (29 CFR 1910.134)  Permit-required confined spaces (29 CFR 1910.146)  Bloodborne pathogens (29 CFR 1910.1030)