contingency

1. Fire
FIRE EMERGENCY CONTINGENCYPLAN
In the eventof a fire inthe factory,the followingcontingencyplanwill be putintoaction.
At the time thata fire isdiscovered,the followingproceduresshouldbe followed:
Call 911 immediatelyandreport the fire
Notifythe departmentERTeamLeaderor DepartmentSupervisor,knownasthe PersonInCharge
(PIC)
The fire shouldbe inspectedbythe personnotifiedin2and thatpersonwill decide whetherthe
buildingshouldbe evacuated
In the case of a minorfire,all personnel inthe areasubjecttosmoke inhalationshouldbe evacuated
The PICwill attempttoextinguishthe fire
If the fire isnot minor,oris not extinguishablebythe PIC,he or she will be responsibleforsignaling
the fire alarmand evacuatingtheirdepartment.
All employeesshouldbe evacuatedfromthe buildingandgatherat the designatedemergency
meetingarea.
In the eventof a fire,or anyotheremergency,elevatorsshouldnotbe used.
Each departmentwill have aTeamLeaderand a Team Co-Leader.Responsibilityfallsonthe Team
Leader,or Co-Leader,inthe Leader’sabsence,toaccountfor all personnel inthe departmentandassist
intheirevacuationof the departmentofficesandthe building.The listbelow accountsforthose
personnel assignedtoeachdepartment.

2. Sample ContingencyPlanforThreat
BOMB THREAT CONTINGENCYPLAN
In the eventthatthe Acme BuildingSupplycorporate office iscontactedwithathreatof an explosive,
chemical,orbiological device,the followingproceduresshouldbe followedinordertoalleviate panic
and setevacuationinmotion.
DuringNormal BusinessHours
Immediatelycall 911 and notifythe authoritiesof the situation.
Immediatelyreportthe threattothe nearestavailable DepartmentSafetyLeadorDepartment
Manager so that theymaynotifyotherdepartmentsof the situationandevacuationprocedurescanget
underway.
NotifyNoricoBuildingManagementsothattheyare able to contact and notifythe otherbusinessesin
the buildingtoevacuate.
All personnel are toevacuate the premisesandgatherat the emergencymeetingareasothat they
can be accountedfor.
DuringWeekends,Holiday,orOtherNon-WorkingHours
Immediatelycall 911 and notify the authoritiesof the situation.
Determine if there are anyemployeesstill workingonthe premisesandhave themvacate the building
immediately.
NotifyNoricol BuildingManagementsothattheyare able tocontact andnotifythe otherbusinesses
inthe buildingtoevacuate.
Anyand all personnel are toevacuate the premisesandgatheratthe emergencymeetingareasothat
theycan be accountedfor.

3. What to do inan Earthquake
There are numberof thingsyoucan do to staysafe duringan earthquake.Remember,forearthquake
emergencyassistance fromthe SEScall 132 500. For life-threateningemergenciescall triple-zero(000).
Please donotphone emergencyservicesforgeneraladvice.
For earthquake information,pleasephone Geoscience Australiaon1800 655 739.
If you are indoorsduringanearthquake
Ensure youdo the followingif youare indoorsduringanearthquake:
DROP to the ground;take COVER bygettingundera sturdytable or otherpiece of furniture;andHOLD
ON until the shaking stops.If there isn’tatable ordesknear you,coveryour face and headwithyour
arms and crouch inan inside cornerof the building.
Stay awayfrom glass,windows,outside doorsandwalls,andanythingthatcouldfall,suchaslighting
fixturesorfurniture.
Stay inbedif youare there whenthe earthquake strikes.Holdonandprotectyourheadwitha pillow,
unlessyouare undera heavylightfixture thatcouldfall.Inthatcase,move to the nearestsafe place.
Do not use a doorwayexcept if youknow itis a stronglysupported,load-bearingdoorwayanditis
close to you.Many inside doorwaysare lightlyconstructedanddonotofferprotection.
Stay inside until the shakingstopsanditissafe to go outside.Donot exitabuildingduringthe
shaking.Researchhasshownthatmost injuriesoccurwhenpeople inside buildingsattempttomove to
a differentlocationinside the buildingortry toleave.
DO NOT use the elevators.
Be aware that the electricitymaygoout or the sprinklersystemsorfire alarmsmayturnon.
If you are outdoorsduringanearthquake

4. Ensure youdo the followingif youare outdoorsduringanearthquake:
Stay there.
Move awayfrom buildings,streetlights,andutilitywires.
Once inthe open,staythere until the shakingstops.The greatestdangerexistsdirectlyoutside
buildings,atexitsandalongside exteriorwalls.
If you are ina movingvehicle duringanearthquake
Ensure youdo the followingif youare ina movingvehicle duringanearthquake:
Stop as quicklyassafetypermitsandstayinthe vehicle.Avoidstoppingnearorunderbuildings,trees,
overpasses,andutilitywires.
Proceedcautiouslyonce the earthquake hasstopped.Avoidroads,bridges,orrampsthatmighthave
beendamagedbythe earthquake.
If you are trappedunderdebris
Ensure youdo the followingif youare trappedunderdebrisduringorafteranearthquake:
Do not lighta match.
Do not move aroundor kickup dust.
Coveryour mouthwitha handkerchief orclothing.
Tap on a pipe orwall so rescuerscanlocate you.Use a whistle if one isavailable.Shoutonlyasalast
resort.Shoutingcancause youto inhale dangerousamountsof dust.

5.  Keep yourself updated. With the various media platforms, it is next to impossible to not be updated of
the supposed typhoon’s movement.
 Inspect and clean up your house especially your drainage system. Check to see if there’s a need to fix
your house such as holes on your roofs, damaged doors, windows or ceilings. Have them fixed as soon
as possible. Do check as well your drainage system. If there’s clogging, have them fixed or remove
any material that may possibly cause the clogging.
 Store ample amount of ready-to-eat foods and water. Make sure that the foods and water that you will
store is adequate enough for you and your family and will last for few days. Ready-to-eat foods such
as canned/packed foods are especially helpful when cooking is no longer feasible.
 If you have second or third floors or any part in your house that is elevated, have your things
especially those that generate electricity placed in there. This will keep water from coming in contact
with these stuffs.
 If you are advised to evacuate, do so. These people who will inform you of the need for evacuation are
more knowledgeable than anyone else. So don’t be hard-headed, at least not during this time of
distress.
 Always have your emergency kits with you. Your emergency kit may include first-aid supplies,
candles, flashlights, life vests and battery-operated radio.
During Typhoon
 If no advice to evacuate was announced, then better stay inside your house. Keep yourself calm and
postpone any scheduled travels.
 Keep on monitoring the typhoon’s movement through your television, radio or the internet.
 If you see signs of water rising, better turn off the main sources of electricity. Do keep your electric-
powered items stored in higher areas and refrain from using them during flood.

6.  Do not wade along flooded areas to keep yourself from contacting water-borne diseases. If it is
inevitable, wear protective gears such as raincoats and boots to protect yourself.
 If you are told to evacuate, calmly comply.
After the Typhoon
 Monitor and update yourself with the progress of the typhoon through radio, television or the internet
(should this be accessible).
 If your house was one of the heavily damaged, make sure that you heed to the advice of the authorities
regarding its safety and stability. If they are uncertain of your house’s condition, do not go yet. If the
house didn’t have that much damage, have your house inspected and do the needed repairs
immediately. Just be safe in inspecting your house and avoid scattered debris.
 Watch out for live wires or any electrical outlet that may be submerged in water. If you don’t have the
sufficient knowledge on electrical wirings, have a knowledgeable person inspect these wires as well as
your appliances before you actually use them again.
 Wear protective gears such as boots. Water-borne diseases such as Leptospirosis do not only spread
out during typhoon but also after the typhoon. The bacteria that cause this disease may still be present
in moist soils or scattered debris and if these contacts with your open wound, the chances of
developing such disease is very much likely.
 Boil water before drinking as they may be contaminated.
 Clean up. Dispose things that may be a ground for mosquitoes to breed. Such stuffs may include tires,
cans or pots.