EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

AWARENESS
 This training is funded through the
Michigan Department of Labor & Economic
Growth
Michigan Occupational Safety & Health
Administration
Consultation, Education & Training (CET)
Grant Program

Grant Number: MIOSHA-17-18

April 2017
Health & Safety Trainer

1996 – 2017 Gerber Products Company

10 years – Production/Quality
10 years – Continuous Improvement
- Training/Auditing; Certified Train the Trainer
1 year – Internal Compliance Auditor
Department Steward; Vice-President Trustee / E-Board member;
Safety Advisor; Emergency Response Team member; Confined
Space Rescue; CPR/First Aid

RHONDA RICHARDS
 Types of emergencies and determining
their likelihood – How to Prioritize

 Emergency Action Plans and the minimum

requirements

 Training Requirements

KEY POINTS
EMERGENCIES CAN
AFFECT ANY
WORKPLACE AT
ANYTIME
 WHAT IS A WORKPLACE
EMERGENCY?

A workplace emergency is an
unforeseen situation that threatens
employees and/or other people in
and around the workplace.
EMERGENCIES MAY INCLUDE
THE FOLLOWING:

• Fires • Floods

• Explosions • Blizzards

• Chemical spills • Workplace violence

or leaks • Civil disturbance
• Tornadoes • Terrorism
 Human Business
Property Business
Human Property Internal
Internal
Internal External
External
External
Probability
Probability
Impact Impact
Impact Impact
Impact Impact Resources
Resources
Resources Resources
Resources
Resources
Type of
Type Emergency
of Emergency Low
High Low
High High
High Low
Low Weak
Weak Strong
Strong
Total
Total
Weak Strong
55 11 Impact 55
Impact 11 Impact Resources 55
Resources
Impact Resources 11 Resources
Resources
Resources
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What
TYPE HOW Rank the Resources Higher
LIKELY?Impact - do you have #
Human available forGreater
Property the Risk
Business situation?
 Types of emergencies and determining
their likelihood – How to Prioritize

 Emergency Action Plans and the minimum

requirements

 Training Requirements

KEY POINTS
 HOW DO WE BEST
PROTECT OURSELVES?

We should be prepared to
respond to any emergency
BEFORE it happens!
 Do You Know What To Do If…

• A fire breaks out in your plant?

• A tornado warning is issued for your area?

• There is a toxic chemical leak?

 Michigan Employers Are Required
To Have An Emergency Action Plan

MIOSHA Regulation 408.10623

Employee emergency plans
Rule 623
 WHAT IS
AN EMERGENCY
ACTION PLAN?

An Emergency Action Plan is a

written document which describes
how emergencies should be reported
and responded to so that harm to
employees and property
can be minimized.
 AN EMERGENCY ACTION
PLAN SHOULD INCLUDE

• Procedures for reporting a fire or other emergency

• Procedures for evacuation - including exit route
assignments, reporting areas and accounting for all
employees after evacuation
• Procedures for the safety of any employees who
remain to operate critical plant operations before
they evacuate
 AN EMERGENCY PLAN
SHOULD ALSO INCLUDE:

• The types of evacuation to be used in emergency

circumstances
• Procedures to be followed by any employees
performing rescue or medical duties
• The name of the individual(s) or job positions
which can be contacted by employees who need
more information or explanation of their duties
 UNDER WHAT CONDITIONS
SHOULD THE EMPLOYEES
BE EVACUATED?

Whenever the authorized person in the plant

thinks that the employees may be in a
dangerous situation if they remain inside the
building.
A distinctive signal for each purpose
shall be used.
 EVACUATION ROUTES
SHOULD BE:

• Clearly marked and well lit

• Wide enough to accommodate the number of
evacuating personnel
• Unobstructed and clear of debris at ALL TIMES
• Unlikely to expose evacuating personnel to
additional hazards
 Types of emergencies and determining
their likelihood – How to Prioritize

 Emergency Action Plans and the minimum

requirements

 Training Requirements

KEY POINTS
 GENERAL EMPLOYEE TRAINING
SHOULD INCLUDE:

• Individual roles and responsibilities

• Notification, warning and communication procedures
• Emergency response procedures
• Emergency shutdown procedures
• Evacuation, shelter and accountability procedures
• Location and use of common emergency equipment
• Means for locating family members in an emergency
 HOW OFTEN DO EMPLOYEES
NEED TO BE TRAINED?

• When they are initially hired EMERGENCY

• When responsibilities change

• When the plan is changed -
‐ Changes to the layout or design of the facility
‐ New equipment, process or materials
 COORDINATING WITH
YOUR COMMUNITY

It can be very helpful to coordinate and share your

emergency plan with local emergency responders
such as the fire department or other outside
responders.
 Types of emergencies and determining
their likelihood – How to Prioritize

 Emergency Action Plans and the minimum

requirements

 Training Requirements

KEY POINTS
When does an employer Emergency Action Plan
NOT have to be a written procedure?
If there are more than 10 employees, the Emergency Action Plan must be
written and posted where employees can review it.

Why is it important to have a distinct alarm signal?

Name 2 times when employee training of the

Emergency Action Plan is required
Initial Hire; if their responsibilities change; if the plan changes

Can you block an evacuation route with a pallet for

1 hour if needed to run production?

KNOWLEDGE CHECK
 Thank
You!

QUESTIONS?