Mr. Cactus is asked to create an emergency response plan for potential situations at his company. He comes up with the "Death Valley snow storm and avalanche mitigation plan" without considering whether a snow storm is probable in Death Valley or evaluating all risk factors. Mr. Cactus insists his plan will be followed, while Mr. Snowman independently creates an "Artic Drought and sandstorm plan" for his department, suggesting they should have collaborated on their plans.

1. Jon Nakapalau, CHSO, CPO

2. Mr. Cactus is asked to make an Emergency Response Plan by
his boss…several situations necessitate that this be done
soon.
Gulp!

3. So he gets funding…
Here you go
Mr. Cactus!

4. And comes up with some ideas…
What should I
plan for?

5. Mr. Cactus thinks about his Worse Case Scenario (WCS)…
Snow…I hate
being cold!

6. Mr. Cactus names his plan…
‘The Death Valley snow storm and avalanche’ mitigation plan!
Great!

7. But should we consider…
(D)esign: Are the plans in design with the probability of the event? (planning
for snow storms in Death Valley).
(E)valuation: Are all factors that could alter the event taken into
consideration? (after the snow storm in Death Valley will there be a danger
of an avalanche).
(E)nvironment: Are logistical considerations based on accurate information?
(should we ship sand to Death Valley for sandbags in case there is a flood
after the snow melts).
(P)olicy: Are the plans put in place commensurate with the level of risk?
(how much money should we put into the ‘Death Valley snow storm and
avalanche mitigation plan’).

8. What does Mr. Cactus say?
I'm in charge!
We will follow my plan!

9. Mr. Snowman is planning for emergencies at the same
company for his department…
I call it the ‘Artic Drought and sandstorm plan’…

10. The End…
Um…maybe we
should have talked
to each other?