Standard emergency plan and procedures in the workplace

Plan

• Identify legislative requirements

• Identify applicable industry standards

• Identify health and safety priorities Identify deficiencies and opportunities for improvement in the OHSMS

• Develop health and safety policies

• Establish objectives and targets that are appropriate to the organization

Do

• Implementation and documentation:

• Develop an implementation plan that includes:

• Resources

• Responsibilities

• Targets and timeframes for completion

• Measurement of progress

Include:

• Hazard identification and evaluation

• Prevention and protection priorities

• Emergency plans

• Training

• Communication

• Procurement

• Contracting

• Documentation

Check

Evaluate the effectiveness of the program:

• Are the goals and objectives of the program being achieved?

• Have control measures been implemented and been effective?

• Have losses and occurrences been addressed, including accidents, incidents, illnesses and near misses?

• Evaluate the effectiveness of the program Are training programs for employees effective?

• Are communication programs effective?

• Is information for the continual improvement of the program being produced, reviewed and used?

Act

Regular management review:

• Progress to achieve policy goals

• Effectiveness in preventing workplace injuries, illness and incidents

• Any deficiencies identified in inspections and audits

• Effectiveness and completion of action items from previous reviews

Correct Work Procedures

• Specific rules for each task and process in the workplace

• Based on job safety analysis of each task and process

• Incorporate preventive measures specific to health and safety concerns

• Maintain a process to identify and assess hazards and risks on an ongoing basis, set objectives and targets

Training

Training required at the time of:

• Commencement of employment

• Reassignment or transfer to a new job

• Introduction of new equipment, processes, or procedures

• Accident

• Inadequate performance

Emergency Procedures

• Develop plans to deal with emergencies such as fires, explosions, chemical releases, floods, and earthquakes

• Develop procedures and responsibilities

• Good communication is essential

• Provide training

• Perform tests of procedures

• Do detailed review after any incident