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Workplace Emergency
An unforeseen situation that:
Threatens your employees, customers, or the public;
Disrupts or shuts down your operations; or
Causes physical or environmental damage.

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Emergencies will occur --
The effect of the emergency must be controlled by means of a proper Emergency Action Plan.

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Emergency Action Plan
Its purpose is to facilitate & organize employer & employee actions during workplace emergencies.
See – Emergency Action Plan Checklist
(Appendix A)

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Elements of an Emergency Action Plan
Procedures for reporting emergencies;
Evacuation procedures & emergency escape route assignments;
Contact information;

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Elements continued:
Procedures for employees who remain after the alarm to perform critical duties; and
Procedures to account for all employees after evacuation has been completed.

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Emergency Evacuation Plan
Covers designated actions employers and employees must take to ensure employee, customer, & public safety from emergencies.

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Elements of an Evacuation
Conditions for evacuation or shelter-in-place;
Clear chain of command;
Specific evacuation procedures, including routes & exits;
A system for accounting for people after evacuation;
Designation of employees that will perform critical duties during an evacuation; and
Procedures for assisting people with disabilities.

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1-A. Conditions for “Evacuation”
Emergencies that include fires, explosions, floods, earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes, toxic material releases, radiological & biological accidents, civil disturbances & workplace violence may require a workplace to be evacuated.

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1-B. Conditions for “Shelter-In-Place”
Select an interior room or rooms within your facility (ones with no or few windows) & take refuge there. Local authorities may issue advice to shelter-in-place via TV or radio.
See – “Shelter in Place” Brochure

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Chain of Command Authority
The Coordinator is responsible for:
Assessing the situation to determine whether an emergency exists requiring activation of the emergency procedures;
Supervising & overseeing emergency procedures;
Notifying & coordinating outside emergency services; and
Directing the shutdown of utilities or plant operations, if necessary.

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Specific Evacuation Procedures
Routes and Exits: create maps from floor diagrams with arrows that designate the exit route assignments.
Maps should include:
locations of exits;
assembly points; and
equipment that may be needed in an emergency.

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4. Accounting for Individuals
Establish:
Designated assembly areas;
Process to account for employees and non-employees such as suppliers and customers; and
Procedures for further evacuation in case the incident expands.

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Designation of Employees
if any, that will remain after the evacuation alarm to perform critical duties or operations before evacuating.

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Designations & Duties
Team Leader Floor Monitor
Building Coordinator Stairwell Monitor
Critical Operations Person Elevator Monitor
Evacuation Warden Disabilities Aide
See
Guide for Assignment of Duties/Responsibilities (Appendix B)
Building Emergency Evacuation and Exit Plan (Appendix C)

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Establish procedures for Assisting Visitors and Employees to evacuate, particularly those with disabilities or who do not speak English.
See – Employer’s Guide (Appendix D)

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Consider Everyone In The Plan
Employees
Volunteers
Visitors
Customers/Suppliers
Students
Clients/Patients
Hearing Impaired
Non-Ambulatory Disabled
Ambulatory Disabled
Non-English Speaking
Vision Impaired
Medical Conditions, i.e. Respiratory Impairments
Cognitive/Psychiatric Impairment
Others

19. ‘Area of Rescue Assistance’, ‘Area of Refuge’, or ‘Shelter-in-Place’
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‘Area of Rescue Assistance’, ‘Area of Refuge’, or ‘Shelter-in-Place’
An area, which has direct access to an exit, where people who are unable to use stairs may remain temporarily in safety to await further instructions or assistance during emergency evacuation.

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Areas of Rescue Assistance Requirements:
Location and Construction
Size
Stairway Width
Two-way Communication
Identification
ADA Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities (ADAAG)
(As amended through September 2002 and Updated Guidelines (July 23, 2004) )

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General Training for employees -- address the following:
Individual roles and responsibilities;
Threats, hazards, and protective actions;
Notification, warning, and communications procedures;
Means for locating family members in an emergency

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General Training continued:
Emergency response procedures;
Evacuation, shelter, & accountability procedures;
Location and use of common emergency equipment; and
Emergency shutdown procedures.

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Training
When to Train Employees?
Develop your initial plan;
Hire new employees; and
Annually.

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Training continued:
Introduction of new equipment, materials, or processes into the workplace that affect evacuation routes;
Change the layout or design of the facility; and
Revised or updated emergency procedures.

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Hold Practice Drills as often as necessary to keep employees prepared.
After each drill, gather management and employees to Evaluate the effectiveness of the drill. Identify the strengths and weaknesses of your plan & work to improve it.
Include outside resources such as Fire & Police Departments when possible.
See – Procedures for Planning & Scheduling Fire Drills (Appendix E)

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Resources:
See – Evacuation Planning Resources (Appendix F)

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