Planning
for emergencies is key to minimizing injuries to employees and property loss.
The employer must first determine what possible emergencies could occur, and
then develop plans to address each type of emergency.
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An employer must establish
an emergency response plan in consultation with affected workers for responding
to an emergency that may require rescue or evacuation.
The emergency response plan
must include the identification of potential emergencies, procedures for
dealing with emergencies, identification and location of emergency equipment,
training requirements, location of emergency facilities, alarm and communication
requirements, first aid services, procedures for rescue and evacuation,
designated rescue and evacuation workers.
The employer must designate
the workers who will provide rescue services and supervise evacuation procedures.
Designated workers must be trained in emergency response appropriate to the
site. Training must include exercises that respond to simulated emergencies and
be carried out periodically to ensure workers are competent.
(Occupational Health and
Safety Code, 115 – 118)
The employer must ensure
that there is emergency lighting if workers are in danger if the normal
lighting system fails. Emergency lighting must generate enough light so that
workers can leave the work site safely, start the necessary emergency shut down
procedures and restore normal lighting. (Occupational Health and Safety Code,
186)
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