July 22, 2010
Safety of the workers is a main concern for any organization to comply with OSHA standards. Since we do not know what will happen next while working, all organizations have to put together an Emergency Safety Plan to tackle emergencies. These organizations have to provide their workers with training on what they should do in the case of an emergency for their own safety and others. For years, businesses have been focusing on emergency safety plans and implementing them into their safety discussions. Emergency safety training will help workers know what they have to do, when they should do it, how much of a threat is involved and what the outcome should be.
Most employees don’t often consider the possibility of emergencies or disasters, but in reality they can happen at any moment and you must be prepared. Should any disasters occur within your facility and you haven’t taken Emergency Response Planning seriously, than your business may end up with massive loss.
Use of sign boards and posters can be one easy step to notify the workers of things such as fire exit doors and fire extinguishers. Your organization should have the means of making everyone in the facility aware of an emergency by using sirens, voice broadcasting devices etc. There are several things that should be covered when developing an emergency response plan. First of all, you have to decide what needs to be done. Secondly, you have to decide where to go (evacuation route), and thirdly, you have to decide what to do next. These three very important steps are the backbone of any good emergency response plan.
An emergency response plan has to be clear and easy to implement. Depending on the emergency and whether it is inside or out, the decision has to be made whether workers have to stay within the facility or if they need to evacuate to a safe zone. If outside, your facility will need to develop a meeting point and evacuation route to follow so a count can be made of who may still be in danger. Also, this emergency response plan has to mention what the workers should do next and what they can do to let others know that they themselves are safe.
Atlantic Training is a leading safety services and products supplier in the US and across the globe. We offer various training products such as Emergency Plans DVD, Emergency Planning Guide, Emergency Preparedness Planning Videos, etc. This material is critical for any facility to develop a solid safety and awareness program.
