Emergency Action Plan
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Despite the best intentions to prevent problems, there will be times when unexpected events occur. It’s critical that all facility employees familiarize themselves with the key emergency situation practices outlined in the written Emergency Action Plan. An emergency action plan will tell you who to call, what to say, and what steps to follow in an emergency. The written emergency action plan should provide guidance in the event of an emergency to someone who is either not familiar with the operation, or who is under stress because of the emergency.
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- 1. Emergency Action Plan ConclusionThe 4 C’s Emergency Services Emergency Action Plan What To Do In An Emergency
- 2. What to do in an emergency ConclusionThe 4 C’s Emergency Services Emergency Action Plan What To Do In An Emergency
- 3. Emergency Action Plan (EAP) ConclusionThe 4 C’s Emergency Services Emergency Action Plan What To Do In An Emergency
- 4. What should be included? • Emergency contact phone numbers • Directions to the farm • Farm address • Facility map • Descriptions of all operations • Emergency response procedures and contingency plans ConclusionThe 4 C’s Emergency Services Emergency Action Plan What To Do In An Emergency
- 5. Emergency Services • Farm • Owner • Directions • Location of emergency • Nature of incident • Number of victims • Condition of victim • First aid given • Whether someone will meet EMS • Special conditions ConclusionThe 4 C’s Emergency Services Emergency Action Plan What To Do In An Emergency
- 6. Response to a manure spill •Control •Contain •Call •Clean-up ConclusionThe 4 C’s Emergency Services Emergency Action Plan What To Do In An Emergency
- 7. Conclusion ConclusionThe 4 C’s Emergency Services Emergency Action Plan What To Do In An Emergency
Editor's Notes
- Despite the best intentions to prevent problems, there will be times when unexpected events occur. It’s critical that all facility employees familiarize themselves with the key emergency situation practices outlined in the written Emergency Action Plan. An emergency action plan will tell you who to call, what to say, and what steps to follow in an emergency. The written emergency action plan should provide guidance in the event of an emergency to someone who is either not familiar with the operation, or who is under stress because of the emergency.
- A detailed emergency action plan is a prepared procedure detailing what to do in case of fire, injury, noxious gas leak, natural disaster, critical system failures involving power, water, ventilation or building damage, as well as weather emergencies, uncontrolled manure releases, chemical spill or animal health emergencies. Ask your supervisor where your facility’s EAP is located.
- Common details in an emergency action plan include: Emergency contact phone numbers Directions to the farm The farm address Facility maps Descriptions of all operations And Emergency response procedures and contingency plans A site map that indicates the following should be included for a more effective response to a manure spill: Property boundaries Location of tile or drainage intakes Water courses Manure storage areas Having this information in one place makes it easier to respond quickly. Emergency phone numbers should be posted near telephones, the entrance gate and/or outside of buildings for easy access. A site map that indicates the following should be included in the emergency action plan: Property boundaries Location of tile or drainage intakes Water courses Manure storage areas The contact list on the Emergency Action plan may include resources for earth moving equipment
- If emergency services are called, there is a lot of information that they will need. This will include: The name of farm The name of farm owner Farm address and directions to the Farm – this may include GPS coordinates, land location, or nearest intersection and landmarks. This information is found on the Emergency Action Plan The location of the emergency within the farm The nature of the incident, for example: fall, burn, chemical spill The number of victims The condition of victim The type of aid that has already been given Whether someone will meet EMS at the road entrance and lead them to a remote location And any special conditions that may hinder rescue, such as difficulty reaching the emergency site
- Including procedures for how to respond to a manure spill in the Emergency Action Plan will limit the environmental impact. The plan should explain the 4 C’s: Control Contain Call And Clean up Control - Stop the release by turning off pumps and equipment or trying to plug leaks. This should always be the first response when an accidental manure release is discovered. Contain - Once the source of the release has been controlled, it is important to prevent the spilled manure moving off the site or to environmentally sensitive areas such as water courses. This may accomplished by creating dams across ditches and blocking drainage tile inlets or by digging a holding area. Earth moving equipment, straw bales or shovels may be used to facilitate this. Call – Spills need to reported to the appropriate regulatory authorities such as the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Follow all federal, State and local regulations when responding to a manure spill Clean-up – This may include pumping spilled manure and applying it to land at appropriate rates or returning it to storage. A site map that indicates the following should be included in the emergency action plan: Property boundaries Location of tile or drainage intakes Water courses Manure storage areas
- It is crucial that you react quickly and calmly in case of an emergency. Being familiar with your company’s Emergency Action Plan helps you know exactly what to do. Taking time to learn what to do in case of an emergency can save lives and protect the environment.