2 03 Health and Safety Emergency Plan Guidelines

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Emergency Plan Guidelines

Policy Statement

[Company Name] is committed to having an emergency plan in place for each workplace toassist workers and the public to respond to any emergency situation.

Emergency Plan

All workplaces require:

a A method for reporting the emergency!b A list of workers responsible in emergency situations and how to contact them!c A plan for incident investigation and correction of the ha"ard!d A list of phone numbers for emergency and support services #should be posted by

telephones

$orkplaces may also require:a A method for sounding the alarm!b A description of potential emergencies!c A map of the workplace that shows evacuation routes and head count location% as well a

the location of emergency equipment% first aid station and fire e&tinguishers

d An evacuation% head count and rescue plan.

Plan Testing

At the discretion of the supervisor% emergency plan rehearsals may be held. A rehearsal shallrequire:

a Notification of emergency services% all supervision and possibly prior notification ofworkers!

b A pre'determined all clear signal to allow rapid return to work!c An evaluation system to determine the effectiveness of the emergency plan. #(his is

usually only a stopwatch timing to determine evacuation time..

Planning the Emergency Program

)f the pro*ect is located within a plant which has an e&isting emergency and evacuation plan% thesupervisor must learn it and establish only those procedures necessary to complement the plansystem and ensure a complete +mergency ,lan for the pro*ect site.


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Guidelines for Preparing an Emergency Plan

All pro*ects require an emergency plan. (he magnitude and comple&ity of the plan depends onthe si"e of the pro*ect-workplace. equired elements are:

/. Assign a person that is responsible to provide or set up training for the emergencyresponse plan.

0. A method for reporting the emergency. 1enerally% telephone is the most effective!however% an alternative should e&ist if the emergency disables the site phones.

2. A list of workers responsible in emergency situations and how to contact them. (hisshould be plainly posted. +g. 3irst Aid

4. A plan for incident investigation and correction of ha"ard.

5. A list of phone numbers for emergency and support services. (his should be postedby the telephone.

6. A method for sounding an alarm% such as an air horn or warning bell.

7. A description of potential emergencies. (his is e&tremely important from aneducational standpoint. +mergency preparedness is essentially based on anticipatingall possible situations.

8. A map of the work place that shows evacuation routes% muster point% head countlocation% as well as location of emergency equipment% first aid station% firee&tinguishers. (his should be designed at the start of the *ob and posted where visibl

9. (he managers routine for shut down of the *ob. (his should be established to ensurethat if a shutdown occurs% no potential ha"ard may be left. 3or e&ample% ensuring thathe power has been shut down before attempting an electrical contact rescue.

/;. A system for communication% both internal and e&ternal. (wo way radios% telephonesor alarms should be available.

//. An evacuation% head count and rescue plan. escues should only be attempted bytrained persons and only if they do not risk in*ury to themselves. +ach supervisorshould have a roll call system in place to ensure that all workers have been evacuatefrom the ha"ard area.


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Muster Points – Sample


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Emergency Procedure Checklist

Company Date

Completed by Site Site

In Progress CompletedDate

,rogram Administration #$ho is responsible for implementingthe plan>

+mergency esponse ?tandard @eveloped

@evelop ?ite +mergency ,lan

)dentify emergency access routes

)ndicate location of first aid stations-bo&es and fire

e&tinguishers

?how *ob office#s and storage facilities. #lankets and

special rescue equipment storage

+nsure speciali"ed ,,+ equipment is on site #indicate

location

+nsure sufficient medical aid supplies are available on

site #splints% stretchers etc. B location ocate other firefighting equipment #?tandpipes%

?iamese connections and hydrants

ocate main power supply to pro*ect

)dentify the location of emergency phones #,ost

emergency list

)dentify nearest hospital or medical center

)dentify worker evacuation route#s and assembly

area#s

Contact local fire% police and ambulance and providethem with your site plan and list of potentialemergencies.

ocate services to the pro*ect #both above ground and

underground

@evelop onsite traffic routes

ocate outside materials storage and fabricating areas

ocate cranes man-material hoists and unloading

docks


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ocate flammable-combustible materials and cylinder

storage

In Progress CompletedDate

ocate garbage dumpsters and recycling bins

Complete Da"ard )dentification and +mergency

esponse checklist.

)dentify if Ehigh evelF rescue is a possibility.

@evelop +mergency esponse procedures for items

identified in your ha"ard assessment

+nsure that all trades on site keep daily personnel lists.

#)n the event of a ma*or emergency check namesagainst personnel gathered in the assembly area

)nclude requirements for written notices. #$hats

required> $hen> Completed by whom> $ho does it goto> ?ee legal obligations.

)dentify the emergency response team B alternates

#,ost names

,rovide speciali"ed training for + (eam members.

@esignate a contact person to call necessary

emergency services and +mployer

?elect member of + (eam to meet and directemergency services vehicles to accident scene

?elect team member to deal with the


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Emergency umbers ! "

Date# $ocation#

Emergency %& '""

(ead %ffice#

Site Super)isor#

Safety Coordinator#

Emergency *esponse Team

Emergency Coordinator#

Call Person Emergency Ser)ices#

%nsite + %ff Site Coordinator#

Emergency Ser)ices Guide#

,irst -iders#

Site $ocation#

%ther#

General Contractor#

Cell o#

Sub!Contractor#

Cell o#

Sub!Contractor#

Cell o#

Sub!Contractor#

Cell o#


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Emergency Numbers – 2

Company Name:

Ambulance

EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM

Police Co-ordinator:

Poison Control First Aid Attendants

Fire Department

Water Utility Stretcher Location

Electrical Utility

Gas Utility Site LocationAddress

Cable Utility

!ccupt"l #ealth $ Sa%ety Gate

OTHER

Name Position Office Phone After Hours

General Contractor

Electrical Contractor

&echanical Contractor

Sas'atche(an Dial )e%ore *ouDi+

,nsurance Company

(he nearest hospital is located at

,hone H

(he nearest clinic is located at

,hone H


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P%ST E-* P(%ES./EEP C%P0 I 1E(IC$E

E)acuation Procedure

Emergency Call Se2uence

Call 9//Call pro*ect manager )mplement +mergency esponse ,rocedure

Definition#

An e)acuation is a pre'planned process for all personal on the construction site.

%nsite $ocation# ,re'arrange area where ,ersonal will report to. 3our areas could be plannedso that the area can be upwind of emergency location.

%ffsite $ocation: A pre'arrange location should be determined if the construction site area is nsafe.

Emergency *esponse Plan#

(he person who has this task will normally be the person in charge of the emergency responseoperation. )t is their task to ensure

• @elegate responsibility according to the training and e&perience of the workers in the

+mergency esponse (eam. e sure everyone clearly understands their roles andresponsibilities within the emergency response plan# +mergency esponse (eam '+mergency Numbers sheet )f this activity has been practiced or gone over during ameeting% this will help maintain order during the crisis.

• +nsure that emergency resources% whether people or equipment% are kept at adequate

levels in step with the progress of the pro*ect. (his can be done during work siteorientation% toolbo& or tailgate meetings% GBD? meetings or morning briefings.

Emergency *esponse Procedure#

+vacuation:


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• ?ound the alarm = if there is an immediate threat to the occupants of the construction sit

#fire% gas leak% chemical spill. +vacuate to onsite location.

• Assume the roles and responsibilities of the +mergency esponse (eam.

• +liminate further loses and safeguard the area. Control the energy source causing the

emergency.

• )f the Construction ?ite is too dangerous% move personal to Gff ?ite ocation

Secure the ,acility Procedure

Emergency Call Se2uence

Call 9//

)mplement +mergency esponse ,lanCall +mployer

Definition#

?ite ?uperintendant-Charge ,erson = @esignated person who everyone reports to and theydirect all instructions to the staff.

?ecure the uilding =a preplanned process for securing all staff within the building in responseto an emergency situation outside the building. (he perimeter of the 3acility is locked% with all

occupants able to continue with regular activity.

Code $hite = a preplanned process for securing all staff within the building in response to anemergency situation inside the building. All occupants are secured in designated locked areas regular activities are stopped.

Emergency *esponse Plan#

Secure the 3uilding ! Intruder outside of building

• Call 9//

• Notify all personal in uilding that there is now a ?ecure the uilding


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• Notify all personal in uilding that there is now a ?ecure Gffice or ?ecure oom.

• Secure and lock all e4terior and interior doors& ,ind a secure location a6ay from

intruder

• ,ull all blinds and curtains if required depending on the nature of the emergency

• Ieep everyone away from windows and doors and low to the floor.

• Contact @esignated Charge person with internal communication system and with any vit

information%

• emain Calm and wait for further information form charge person.

• @o not use radio% (J% or computers

• @o not open any doors unless directed by charge person

Tragic E)ents Procedure

Definition#

Any situation that occurs% on'site or off'site% that has a severe traumatic impact on the staff in thoffice% shop or on construction sites.

%nsite

Any critical incident that occurs at the construction site% shop or office can have a traumaticimpact on any first responders% witnesses% bystanders% and workers. 3ollowing the immediateactivity of any emergency response% whether it is a natural catastrophe or violent incident% the

shock and traumatic impact on any individual presents its self in many ways.

%ff!site

A tragic event that occurs in the surrounding community% locally% provincially% nationally% orinternationally could involve a staff member% their family or community member that it impactsthe individuals and construction company personal significantly. ?uch an event could be avehicle accident% serious illness% in*ury or death% a natural catastrophe or a violent act thatinvolves a individual who is part of the company.

Procedure

(he +mployer or designate shall:

• )f person is still at work have them go home with co worker or designated person.

• Activate a phone tree-or call an emergency meeting with workers.

• )nform workers of support system% if available.

• ,lan for debriefing

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