Emergencies that may impact severely on your employees and the client during the contract work are significant events that have the potential to affect the viability of your business.
It is important to document and practice emergency plans to minimise both the likelihood and severity of any emergency that may arise.
The potential range of emergencies that could occur within the contract needs to be identified.
Such emergencies could include fires, explosions, chemical leaks, natural disasters, civil disturbance.
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Training Requirements
Emergency plans and procedures need to be developed and periodically tested. Emergency Plans can include:-
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Personnel emergency roles and responsibilities. |
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Emergency contact numbers/details (including hospitals). |
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Internal and external communication plan |
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Emergency equipment and first aid requirements. |
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Emergency floor plan and evacuation procedures. |
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Counselling requirements |
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