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OSHAcademy Course 717 Study Guide Emergency Action Plans OSHAcademy Course 717

OSHAcademy Course 717 Study Guide Emergency Action Plans OSHAcademy Course 717 Study Guide OSHAcademy Course 717 Study Guide Emergency Action Plans Copyright © 2013 Geigle Safety Group, Inc. No portion of this text may be reprinted for other than personal use. Any commercial use of this document is strictly forbidden. Contact OSHAcademy to arrange for use as a training document. This study guide is designed to be reviewed off-line as a tool for preparation to successfully complete OSHAcademy Course 717. Read each module, answer the quiz questions, and submit the quiz questions online through the course webpage. You can print the post-quiz response screen which will contain the correct answers to the questions. The final exam will consist of questions developed from the course content and module quizzes. We hope you enjoy the course and if you have any questions, feel free to email or call: OSHAcademy 1915 NW Amberglen Parkway, Suite 400 Beaverton, Oregon 97006 www.oshatrain.org instructor@oshatrain.org +1.888.668.9079 Copyright © 2000-2013 Geigle Safety Group, Inc. Page 2 of 38 OSHAcademy Course 717 Study Guide Contents Course Introduction ........................................................................................................................ 5 Why should you have an Emergency Action Plan? ..................................................................... 5 Module 1: Basic Questions ............................................................................................................. 7 What is a workplace emergency? ............................................................................................... 7 What is an Emergency Action Plan? ........................................................................................... 7 What are the components of an effective Emergency Action Plan? .......................................... 8 Do I Need an Emergency Action Plan? ....................................................................................... 9 How do I evaluate my workplace? .............................................................................................. 9 What are the steps in developing the EAP? ............................................................................. 10 Module 1 Quiz ........................................................................................................................... 12 Module 2: Developing the EAP ..................................................................................................... 14 Make sure the EAP meets specific needs ................................................................................. 14 Consider and list potential natural or man-made emergencies ............................................... 14 Develop rescue and medical assistance strategies ................................................................... 15 Important communications considerations ............................................................................. 16 Identify methods for reporting fires and other emergencies................................................... 16 Develop methods to alert employees ...................................................................................... 16 Identify how and when employees will be trained .................................................................. 17 Address how and when drills and retraining will be conducted .............................................. 17 Module 2 Quiz ........................................................................................................................... 19 Module 3: Policies and Procedures .............................................................................................. 21 Copyright © 2000-2013 Geigle Safety Group, Inc. Page 3 of 38 OSHAcademy Course 717 Study Guide One policy doesn't fit all situations........................................................................................... 21 Duties and Responsibilities of the EAP Team ........................................................................... 21 Determine specific evacuation routes and exits ...................................................................... 22 Procedures for assisting people during evacuations ................................................................ 23 Assembly areas and methods to account for all employees .................................................... 24 Address how visitors will be assisted in evacuation and accounted for .................................. 24 Module 3 Quiz ........................................................................................................................... 25 Module 4: Duties, Responsibilities and Training .......................................................................... 27 Establish authority .................................................................................................................... 27 Determine who is in charge ...................................................................................................... 27 Designate Evacuation Coordinators ......................................................................................... 27 Designate Evacuation Wardens ................................................................................................ 29 Conduct employee EAP training ............................................................................................... 29 What everyone should know how to do .................................................................................. 30 Retraining and Practice Drills .................................................................................................... 31 Module 4 Quiz ........................................................................................................................... 32 Module 5: Plan Review, Coordination and Update ...................................................................... 34 Review, coordinate, and update the plan ................................................................................ 34 Coordinating with other organizations ..................................................................................... 34 Coordinate practice with other organizations .......................................................................... 35 Update the EAP regularly .......................................................................................................... 35 Module 5 Quiz ........................................................................................................................... 37 Copyright © 2000-2013 Geigle Safety Group, Inc. Page 4 of 38 OSHAcademy Course 717 Study Guide Course Introduction Why should you have an Emergency Action Plan? The importance of an effective workplace safety and health program cannot be overemphasized. There are many benefits from such a program, including increased productivity, improved employee morale, reduced absenteeism and illness, and reduced workers' compensation rates. Unfortunately, workplace accidents and illnesses still occur in spite of efforts to prevent them, and proper planning is necessary to effectively respond to emergencies. Several Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards explicitly require employers to have emergency action plans for their workplaces. Emergency preparedness is a well-known concept in protecting workers' safety and health. To help employers, safety and health professionals, training directors, and others, the OSHA requirements for emergencies are compiled and summarized in this booklet. This course provides a generic, non-exhaustive overview of OSHA standards for emergencies. It is not intended to alter or determine compliance responsibilities in OSHA standards or the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970. Please review the current OSHA standards applicable to your work operations to ensure your compliance. At a minimum, OSHA requires EAPs to include: • Means of reporting fires and other emergencies • Emergency procedures and escape route assignments • Procedures to be followed by employees who remain to operate critical plant operations before they evacuate • Procedures to account for all employees after an emergency evacuation has been completed • Rescue and medical duties for those employees who are to perform them • Names or job titles of persons who can be contacted for further information or explanation of duties under the plan Copyright © 2000-2013 Geigle Safety Group, Inc. Page 5 of 38 OSHAcademy Course 717 Study Guide It's also a good idea to include these elements in your EAP, although they are not specifically required by OSHA: • A description of the alarm system to be used to notify employees (including disabled employees) to evacuate and/or take other actions. The alarms used for different actions should be distinctive and might include horn blasts, sirens, or even public address systems. • The site of an alternative communications center to be used in the event of a fire or explosion. • A secure location, on or off site, to store originals or duplicate copies of accounting records, legal documents, your employees' emergency contact lists, and other essential records. Copyright © 2000-2013 Geigle Safety Group, Inc. Page 6 of 38 OSHAcademy Course 717 Study Guide Module 1: Basic Questions What is a workplace emergency? A workplace emergency is an unforeseen situation that threatens your employees, customers, or the public; disrupts or shuts down your operations; or causes physical or environmental damage. Emergencies may be natural or manmade and include the following: What is an Emergency Action Plan? The Emergency Action Plan (EAP) is an "action plan" to organize employer and employee actions during workplace emergencies. Well developed emergency plans and proper employee training will result in fewer injuries and less structural damage to the facility during emergencies. On the other hand, a poorly prepared plan may lead to a disorganized evacuation or emergency response, resulting in confusion, injury, and property damage. Putting together an EAP that deals with those issues specific to your worksite is not difficult. It involves taking what was learned from a workplace evaluation and describing how employees will respond to different types of emergencies. It takes into account your specific worksite layout, structural features, and emergency systems. You will find it beneficial to include a Copyright © 2000-2013 Geigle Safety Group, Inc. Page 7 of 38 OSHAcademy Course 717 Study Guide diverse group of representatives (management and employees) in the planning process and to meet frequently to review progress and responsibilities. The commitment of all employees is critical to the plan's success in the event of an emergency so ask for their help. More information... What are the components of an effective Emergency Action Plan? At a minimum, the EAP must include the following elements: • Ways to report fires and other emergencies • Evacuation procedures and emergency escape route assignments • Procedures to be follow by those who remain to operate critical plant operations before they evacuate • Procedures to account for all employees after an emergency evacuation has been completed • Rescue and medical duties for those who are to perform them • Names or job titles of persons who can be contacted for further information or explanation of duties under the plan You may find it helpful to also include the following in your plan: • A description of the alarm system used to notify employees to evacuate and/or take other actions. • Make sure alarms used for different actions are distinctive. You might include horn blasts, sirens, or even public address systems. • The site of an alternative communications center to be used in the event of a fire or explosion; and • A secure on- or offsite location to store originals or duplicate copies of important documents. Copyright © 2000-2013 Geigle Safety Group, Inc. Page 8 of 38 OSHAcademy Course 717 Study Guide Do I Need an Emergency Action Plan? Almost every business is required by OSHA to have an emergency action plan (EAP). OSHA may require you to have an EAP if: 1. fire extinguishers are required or provided in your workplace, and 2. anyone will be evacuating during a fire or other emergency. The only exemption to this is if you have an in-house fire brigade in which every employee is trained and equipped to fight fires, and consequently, no one evacuates. In most circumstances, immediate evacuation is the best policy, especially if professional firefighting services are available to respond quickly. There may be situations where employee firefighting is warranted to give other workers time to escape, or to prevent danger to others by spread of a fire. In uploads/Geographie/ 717-study-guide 1 .pdf