Emergency Preparedness Awareness by MIOSHA
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This document outlines key points about emergency preparedness in the workplace. It discusses determining the likelihood of different emergency types, the minimum requirements for emergency action plans, and training requirements. An emergency action plan is a written document that describes procedures for reporting, evacuating in an emergency, and accounting for all employees. It must include evacuation routes, training for employees' emergency roles and responsibilities, and training whenever the plan changes or employees' responsibilities change. Coordinating emergency plans with local responders is also recommended.
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Emergency Preparedness Awareness by MIOSHA
- 2. This training is funded through the Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Growth Michigan Occupational Safety & Health Administration Consultation, Education &Training (CET) Grant Program Grant Number: MIOSHA-17-18
- 3. 1996 – 2017 Gerber Products Company 10 years – Production/Quality 10 years – Continuous Improvement - Training/Auditing; CertifiedTrain theTrainer 1 year – Internal Compliance Auditor Department Steward; Vice-PresidentTrustee / E-Board member; Safety Advisor; Emergency ResponseTeam member; Confined Space Rescue; CPR/First Aid RHONDA RICHARDS April 2017 Health & Safety Trainer
- 4. KEY POINTS Types of emergencies and determining their likelihood – How to Prioritize Emergency Action Plans and the minimum requirements Training Requirements
- 5. EMERGENCIES CAN AFFECT ANY WORKPLACE AT ANYTIME
- 6. A workplace emergency is an unforeseen situation that threatens employees and/or other people in and around the workplace. WHAT IS A WORKPLACE EMERGENCY?
- 8. • Fires • Explosions • Chemical spills or leaks • Tornadoes • Floods • Blizzards • Workplace violence • Civil disturbance • Terrorism EMERGENCIES MAY INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
- 9. Probability Human Impact Property Impact Business Impact Internal Resources External Resources High Low Weak Strong 5 1 Resources 5 1 Resources `` High Low Impact 5 1 Impact Type of Emergency Total Probability Human Impact Property Impact Business Impact Internal Resources External Resources High Low Weak Strong 5 1 Resources 5 1 Resources `` High Low Impact 5 1 Impact Type of Emergency Total TYPE Probability Human Impact Property Impact Business Impact Internal Resources External Resources High Low Weak Strong 5 1 Resources 5 1 Resources `` High Low Impact 5 1 Impact Type of Emergency Total HOW LIKELY? Probability Human Impact Property Impact Business Impact Internal Resources External Resources High Low Weak Strong 5 1 Resources 5 1 Resources `` High Low Impact 5 1 Impact Type of Emergency Total Rank the Impact - Human Property Business Probability Human Impact Property Impact Business Impact Internal Resources External Resources High Low Weak Strong 5 1 Resources 5 1 Resources `` High Low Impact 5 1 Impact Type of Emergency Total What Resources do you have available for the situation? Probability Human Impact Property Impact Business Impact Internal Resources External Resources High Low Weak Strong 5 1 Resources 5 1 Resources `` High Low Impact 5 1 Impact Type of Emergency Total Higher # Greater Risk
- 10. KEY POINTS Types of emergencies and determining their likelihood – How to Prioritize Emergency Action Plans and the minimum requirements Training Requirements
- 11. We should be prepared to respond to any emergency BEFORE it happens! HOW DO WE BEST PROTECT OURSELVES?
- 12. • A fire breaks out in your plant? • A tornado warning is issued for your area? • There is a toxic chemical leak? Do You Know What To Do If…
- 13. MIOSHA Regulation 408.10623 Employee emergency plans Rule 623 Michigan Employers Are Required To Have An Emergency Action Plan
- 14. An Emergency Action Plan is a written document which describes how emergencies should be reported and responded to so that harm to employees and property can be minimized. WHAT IS AN EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN?
- 15. • Procedures for reporting a fire or other emergency • Procedures for evacuation - including exit route assignments, reporting areas and accounting for all employees after evacuation • Procedures for the safety of any employees who remain to operate critical plant operations before they evacuate AN EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN SHOULD INCLUDE
- 16. • The types of evacuation to be used in emergency circumstances • Procedures to be followed by any employees performing rescue or medical duties • The name of the individual(s) or job positions which can be contacted by employees who need more information or explanation of their duties AN EMERGENCY PLAN SHOULD ALSO INCLUDE:
- 17. Whenever the authorized person in the plant thinks that the employees may be in a dangerous situation if they remain inside the building. UNDER WHAT CONDITIONS SHOULD THE EMPLOYEES BE EVACUATED?
- 18. A distinctive signal for each purpose shall be used.
- 19. • Clearly marked and well lit • Wide enough to accommodate the number of evacuating personnel • Unobstructed and clear of debris at ALLTIMES • Unlikely to expose evacuating personnel to additional hazards EVACUATION ROUTES SHOULD BE:
- 20. KEY POINTS Types of emergencies and determining their likelihood – How to Prioritize Emergency Action Plans and the minimum requirements Training Requirements
- 21. • Individual roles and responsibilities • Notification, warning and communication procedures • Emergency response procedures • Emergency shutdown procedures • Evacuation, shelter and accountability procedures • Location and use of common emergency equipment • Means for locating family members in an emergency GENERAL EMPLOYEE TRAINING SHOULD INCLUDE:
- 22. • When they are initially hired • When responsibilities change • When the plan is changed - - Changes to the layout or design of the facility - New equipment, process or materials HOW OFTEN DO EMPLOYEES NEED TO BE TRAINED? EMERGENCY
- 23. It can be very helpful to coordinate and share your emergency plan with local emergency responders such as the fire department or other outside responders. COORDINATING WITH YOUR COMMUNITY
- 24. KEY POINTS Types of emergencies and determining their likelihood – How to Prioritize Emergency Action Plans and the minimum requirements Training Requirements
- 25. KNOWLEDGE CHECK When does an employer Emergency Action Plan NOT have to be a written procedure? If there are more than 10 employees, the Emergency Action Plan must be written and posted where employees can review it. Why is it important to have a distinct alarm signal? Name 2 times when employee training of the Emergency Action Plan is required Initial Hire; if their responsibilities change; if the plan changes Can you block an evacuation route with a pallet for 1 hour if needed to run production?
Editor's Notes
- Nobody expects an emergency or disaster, especially one that affects us, and our workplace. But the truth is that emergencies can strike anyone, anytime and anywhere. Employees could be forced to evacuate when they least expect it.
- An emergency could disrupt, shut down facilities, or cause physical or environmental damage.
- Ask audience if they’ve thought of types they could encounter for their work situations – What ones might they experience?
- Cyber emergency - Radiological accidents (nuclear plants).
- Giving each type a ranking, you can use this to help build your plan and procedures.
- The best way is to prepare yourself in advance. Many people can’t think clearly and don’t know what to do during an emergency. So it is important to do it in advance.
- This Rule states what Must be included at a minimum – which we will go over in the following slides - R 408.10623 Employee emergency plans. Rule 623. (1) An employer shall have an emergency action plan whenever required by a particular Michigan occupational safety and health act standard. The requirements in these rules apply to each such emergency action plan. (2) An emergency action plan shall be in writing, kept in the workplace, and available to employees for review. However, an employer with 10 or fewer employees may communicate the plan orally to employees. (3) An emergency action plan shall include at a minimum all of the following: (a) Procedures for reporting a fire or other emergency. (b) Procedures for emergency evacuation, including type of evacuation and exit route assignments. (c) Procedures to be followed by employees who remain to operate critical plant operations before they evacuate. (d) Procedures to account for all employees after evacuation. (e) Procedures to be followed by employees performing rescue or medical duties. (f) The name or job title of every employee who may be contacted by employees who need more information about the plan or an explanation of their duties under the plan. (4) An employer shall establish an employee alarm system that is in compliance with the provisions of General Industry Safety Standard Part 9 “Fixed Fire Equipment,” and 29 C.F.R. 1910.165 “Employee alarm systems” as adopted in R 408.10606. If the employee alarm system is used for alerting fire brigade members or for other purposes, a distinctive signal for each purpose shall be used. (5) An employer shall establish in the emergency action plan the types of evacuation to be used in emergency circumstances. (6) Before implementing the emergency action plan, an employer shall designate and train a sufficient number of persons to assist in the safe and orderly emergency evacuation of employees. 6 (7) The employer shall review the plan, at the following times, with each employee to whom the plan applies: (a) When the plan is developed. (b) If an employee's responsibilities or designated actions under the plan change. (c) If the plan is changed. (8) An employer shall review, with each employee, upon initial assignment, those parts of the plan that the employee must know to protect the employee in an emergency.
- An emergency action plan must be in writing, kept in the workplace, and available to employees for review. However, an employer with 10 or fewer employees may communicate the plan orally to employees.
- (a) Procedures for reporting a fire or other emergency. (b) Procedures for emergency evacuation, including type of evacuation what exit route to use where to go to and accounting for all employees after evacuation. © For Any equipment you can’t just walk away from - Procedures to be followed by employees who remain to operate critical plant operations before they evacuate.
- 1 - Do you go outside – do you need to shelter in place; remain in the building 2 – There should be training provided for any employees who will perform first aid or rescue. an employer shall designate and train a sufficient number of persons to assist in the safe and orderly emergency evacuation of employees. 3 - The name or job title of every employee who may be contacted by employees who need more information about the plan or an explanation of their duties under the plan.
- Who are the authorized persons in your facility? Is there one on each shift?
- If the employee alarm system is used for alerting fire brigade members or for other purposes, a distinctive signal for each purpose shall be used. (5) An employer shall establish in the emergency action plan the types of evacuation to be used in emergency circumstances. Distinct so know what kind of emergency it is - if should go outside or stay inside.
- Don’t evacuate one area into another area which will put you in the possibility of another hazard. (evacuate to basement – right by ammonia tanks)
- What about visitors?
- (7) The employer shall review the plan, at the following times, with each employee to whom the plan applies: (a) When the plan is developed. (b) If an employee's responsibilities or designated actions under the plan change. (c) If the plan is changed. (8) An employer shall review, with each employee, upon initial assignment, those parts of the plan that the employee must know to protect the employee in an emergency.
- Let the local responders know what your procedures are. Invite them to come and tour the premises and understand what hazards you may face in the event of an emergency. They will be better prepared in case they do need to respond to one.