Emergency evacuation planning is an essential part of preventing injuries and ensuring the safety of your employees in emergency situations. Imagine what could happen if a fire extinguisher isn’t working when there’s a fire, or an emergency exit door is locked in an emergency.
It’s an employer’s duty to identify all possible emergency situations, prepare for dealing with emergencies and to make sure all employees know what to do by (OHSAct Section 8 Duty of the Employer to create and maintain a healthy and safe workplace):
- Providing clear instructions and information;
- Holding regular practice drills; and
- Conducting regular inspections of emergency equipment and escape routes.
Appoint competent employees to deal with emergencies
These appointments must include:
- An emergency controller: to take control and make sure the emergency plan is working.
- Evacuation wardens: to make sure everyone in the building is evacuated and moved to a safe place.
- First aiders: to help anyone that is injured and make sure disabled employees are evacuated and moved to a safe place.
- Fire fighters: to extinguish fires.
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