Emergency Preparedness

If an emergency happened today — would you be ready?If an emergency happened today — would you be ready? We can help.

It is estimated that less than half of businesses and families have a plan in place to protect themselves in case of an emergency.

The key to being ready is to have a detailed and comprehensive plan that everyone is trained in and will be able to execute should an actual emergency arise.

Here are a few things to consider:

  • Have a plan!
  • Are there adequate exits out of the building and are all of the exits free from blockages
  • Are fire extinguishers properly placed and are they inspected for proper working condition
  • Are employees trained in first aid and CPR
  • Is an AED available in a convenient location
  • Is the building equipped with fire protection equipment
  • Are chemicals properly labeled and stored (this includes cleaning supplies) and are the employees trained to use them
  • Is material and equipment stored securely?
  • Are you and your employees properly trained?

To make sure you and your business is ready for an emergency it is recommended that you have professional help to put together a comprehensive and realistic plan for your business that will work to protect your employees and business.

  • Have a professional, such as your local fire department and/or safety professional, visit your site to evaluate your work area to identify possible hazards and provide solutions to mitigate those hazards.
  • Have the professional sit down with the safety committee, or key employees to put together an emergency plan
  • Emergency numbers and Points of contact posted in visible areas. Clearly define who will be responsible for what. This would include “In case of emergency call 911” and then the names and contact information of the people who need to be informed.
  • Equipment shut down and evacuation routes. Clearly define escape routes and meeting areas for people to meet and be accounted for outside of the work area, away from potential danger. Clearly train and mark out critical systems that may need to be shut down.
  • Emergency numbers and maps showing routing to the nearest medical facility

Other things to consider for business continuity:

  • Exit routes out of the city or plans for employees to get to their families in the event of a natural disaster
  • Having a back up for an alternate place of business such as a satellite office to conduct business

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