Disaster Planning What Employees Need to Know BLRBusiness

Disaster Planning What Employees Need to Know © BLR®—Business & Legal Resources 1501

Session Objectives You will be able to: • Identify different types of workplace disasters • Understand the requirements of our emergency response plan • Carry out emergency response assignments effectively • Evacuate quickly and safely in an emergency © BLR®—Business & Legal Resources 1501

Session Outline • Types of workplace disasters • OSHA requirements • Emergency response plan • Emergency assignments • Evacuation procedures • Special procedures for natural disasters • Pandemics © BLR®—Business & Legal Resources 1501

Types of Workplace Emergencies • Fires • Explosions • Natural disasters © BLR®—Business & Legal Resources 1501

Types of Workplace Emergencies (cont. ) • Toxic chemical releases • Workplace violence • Terrorism • Pandemics © BLR®—Business & Legal Resources 1501

OSHA Requirements • Alarm systems • Reporting systems • Fire-fighting equipment • Emergency response plans • Employee training © BLR®—Business & Legal Resources 1501

Alarm Systems • Sound of alarms • Location of alarms • Activation of alarms • Maintenance and inspection of alarm systems © BLR®—Business & Legal Resources 1501

Fire-Fighting Equipment • Fire extinguishers • Other fire-fighting equipment © BLR®—Business & Legal Resources 1501

Emergency Plan • Emergency escape procedures and routes • Emergency response assignments • Accounting for personnel © BLR®—Business & Legal Resources 1501

Emergency Plan (cont. ) • Rescue and medical duties • Emergency reporting procedures • Information resources © BLR®—Business & Legal Resources 1501

Emergency Response Requirements • Questions? © BLR®—Business & Legal Resources 1501

Emergency Assignments • Emergency operations assignments • Emergency shutdown duties • Fire-fighting duties © BLR®—Business & Legal Resources 1501

Emergency Assignments (cont. ) • Evacuation facilitation • Assisting disabled coworkers • Rescue and medical duties © BLR®—Business & Legal Resources 1501

Mail Handling Duties • Special training • Characteristics of suspicious mail © BLR®—Business & Legal Resources 1501

Mail Handling Duties (cont. ) • Emergency response measures for handling suspicious mail • Other protective measures © BLR®—Business & Legal Resources 1501

Mail Handling Duties (cont. ) • Emergency response measures after opening mail containing powder © BLR®—Business & Legal Resources 1501

Emergency Assignments • Questions? © BLR®—Business & Legal Resources 1501

Evacuation Procedures • Primary evacuation route • Alternate routes © BLR®—Business & Legal Resources 1501

Evacuation Procedures (cont. ) • Safe behavior • Evacuation of injured or disabled employees • Accounting for personnel © BLR®—Business & Legal Resources 1501

Nonevacuation Emergencies • Know how to report the emergency • Warn co-workers • Assist as directed • Do not get in the way © BLR®—Business & Legal Resources 1501

Special Procedures for Natural Disasters Depending on circumstances, you may be told to: • Leave work • Stay at work until dangerous conditions subside • Go to a secure area © BLR®—Business & Legal Resources 1501

Emergency Supplies • Emergency food and • • • water Medicines and first-aid supplies Hygienic supplies Cell phone and recharger Flashlights, radio, extra batteries Blankets © BLR®—Business & Legal Resources 1501

Family Disaster Plan • Develop a plan and practice it • Establish communication methods • Decide what to take if you have to leave home • Keep vehicles gassed up • Prepare your home to minimize damage © BLR®—Business & Legal Resources 1501

Family Disaster Plan (cont. ) • Determine what supplies you will need • Know school emergency plans • Designate an out-of-area contact person • Make plans to provide for pets • Leave a vehicle at home if you have to go to work © BLR®—Business & Legal Resources 1501

Pandemics • Global disease outbreak • Avian flu pandemic • No or little immunity to the new virus • Differ from seasonal flu outbreaks © BLR®—Business & Legal Resources 1501

Flu Transmission Control Measures • Hand sanitizer • Cover mouth - cough, sneeze, laugh • Stay 3 feet apart • Disinfect work surfaces • N 95 face mask and nitrile gloves • Flu shots • Do not come to work sick © BLR®—Business & Legal Resources 1501

Business Operations During Pandemics • Absence due to sickness and death • Caring for sick family members • School closings and child care issues • Commuting issues • Interruption of essential services © BLR®—Business & Legal Resources 1501

Emergency Security • Help prevent unauthorized access to vital records, information, and equipment • Protect important records and other documents © BLR®—Business & Legal Resources 1501

Fire Prevention • Keep work areas clean • Control flammable and combustible materials • Obey no smoking rules • Store and handle hazardous materials properly • Use and maintain equipment properly © BLR®—Business & Legal Resources 1501

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 • You need to know what to do during a workplace emergency as well as how to protect your home and family during natural disasters and pandemics © BLR®—Business & Legal Resources 1501