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Emergency Evacuation
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Workplace EmergencyAn unforeseen situation that:
Threatens your employees, customers, or the
public; Disrupts or shuts down your operations; or Causes physical or environmental damage.
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Emergency
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The effect of the emergency must be controlled by means of a proper Emergency Action Plan.
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Emergency Action Plan
Its purpose is to facilitate & organize employer & employee actions during workplace emergencies.
See – Emergency Action Plan Checklist(Appendix A)
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Elements of an Emergency Action Plan Procedures for reporting emergencies; Evacuation procedures & emergency escape route assignments; Contact information;
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Elements continued: Procedures for employees who remain after the alarm to perform critical duties; and Procedures to account for all employees after evacuation has been completed.
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Emergency Evacuation Plan
Covers designated actions employers and employees must take to ensure employee, customer, & public safety from emergencies.
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Elements of an Evacuation 1.Conditions for evacuation or shelter-in-
place;2.Clear chain of command;3.Specific evacuation procedures, including
routes & exits;4.A system for accounting for people after
evacuation;5.Designation of employees that will perform
critical duties during an evacuation; and6.Procedures for assisting people with
disabilities.
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1-A. Conditions for “Evacuation”
Emergencies that include fires, explosions, floods, earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes, toxic material releases, radiological & biological accidents, civil disturbances & workplace violence may require a workplace to be evacuated.
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1-B. Conditions for “Shelter-In-Place”
Select an interior room or rooms within your facility (ones with no or few windows) & take refuge there. Local authorities may issue advice to shelter-in-place via TV or radio.
See – “Shelter in Place” Brochure
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2. Chain of Command AuthorityThe Coordinator is responsible for: Assessing the situation to determine whether
an emergency exists requiring activation of the emergency procedures;
Supervising & overseeing emergency procedures;
Notifying & coordinating outside emergency services; and
Directing the shutdown of utilities or plant operations, if necessary.
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3. Specific Evacuation ProceduresRoutes and Exits: create maps from floor diagrams with arrows that designate the exit route assignments. Maps should include:
• locations of exits;• assembly points; and• equipment that may be needed in an
emergency.
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4. Accounting for Individuals Establish:• Designated assembly areas;• Process to account for employees and
non-employees such as suppliers and customers; and
• Procedures for further evacuation in case the incident expands.
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5. Designation of Employees
if any, that will remain after the evacuation alarm to perform critical duties or operations before evacuating.
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Designations & DutiesTeam Leader Floor MonitorBuilding Coordinator Stairwell MonitorCritical Operations Person Elevator MonitorEvacuation Warden Disabilities Aide
See Guide for Assignment of Duties/Responsibilities (Appendix B) Building Emergency Evacuation and Exit Plan (Appendix C)
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6. Establish procedures for Assisting Visitors and Employees to evacuate, particularly those with disabilities or who do not speak English.
See – Employer’s Guide (Appendix D)
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Consider Everyone In The Plan Employees
Volunteers Visitors Customers/Suppliers Students Clients/Patients Hearing Impaired
Non-Ambulatory Disabled Ambulatory Disabled Non-English Speaking Vision Impaired Medical Conditions, i.e. Respiratory Impairments Cognitive/Psychiatric Impairment Others
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‘Area of Rescue Assistance’, ‘Area of
Refuge’, or ‘Shelter-in-Place’
An area, which has direct access to an exit, where people who are unable to use stairs may remain temporarily in safety to await further instructions or assistance during emergency evacuation.
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Areas of Rescue Assistance Requirements:
Location and Construction Size Stairway Width Two-way Communication Identification
ADA Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities (ADAAG) (As amended through September 2002 and Updated Guidelines (July 23, 2004) )
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General Training for employees -- address the following:
Individual roles and responsibilities; Threats, hazards, and protective actions; Notification, warning, and communications procedures; Means for locating family members in an emergency
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General Training continued: Emergency response procedures; Evacuation, shelter, & accountability procedures; Location and use of common emergency equipment; and Emergency shutdown procedures.
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TrainingWhen to Train Employees?
Develop your initial plan;
Hire new employees; and
Annually.
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Training continued:
Introduction of new equipment, materials, or processes into the workplace that affect evacuation routes;
Change the layout or design of the facility; and
Revised or updated emergency procedures.
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Hold Practice Drills as often as necessary to keep employees prepared. After each drill, gather management and
employees to Evaluate the effectiveness of the drill. Identify the strengths and weaknesses of your plan & work to improve it.
Include outside resources such as Fire & Police Departments when possible.
See – Procedures for Planning & Scheduling Fire Drills (Appendix E)
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See – Evacuation Planning Resources (Appendix F)
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