Workplace Safety

The Emergency Plan

The emergency plan should ensure that procedures and systems exist for the following areas:

alarm systems
site evacuation and roll call
consultation and communication with the emergency services
search for unaccounted personnel
evacuation of affected personnel
safe emergency shutdown of all equipment and processes
consultation and communication with neighbours
communication with media
procedure for advising personnel that areas are safe for re-entry
evaluation of hazards associated with gas escapes
site emergency response team (medical fitness, responsibilities, means of communication and back-up)
position, location, checks and training in use of emergency equipment
re-instatement of emergency equipment after use
provision of site plans showing location of hazardous materials (including all gas cylinders, other gas containers, pipelines, etc) and hazardous processes
provision for operation of plan outside normal hours
formal training of the emergency response teams and all affected personnel
response to a power failure - need for suitable back-up supply

The emergency plan should be

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