The document discusses the key aspects of developing an effective Emergency Response Plan (ERP). It defines emergencies and disasters, and explains that the purpose of an ERP is to protect life, property and the environment through rapid mitigation, preparation for, response to, and recovery from such incidents. An ERP must include plans, training/practice, and evaluation. It outlines the necessary elements of an ERP including emergency organization, roles and responsibilities, procedures, equipment, and legal requirements. Developing and regularly updating an ERP is important to increase preparedness, meet compliance, and minimize costs associated with unpreparedness.
The document discusses the key aspects of developing an effective Emergency Response Plan (ERP). It defines emergencies and disasters, and explains that the purpose of an ERP is to protect life, property and the environment through rapid mitigation, preparation for, response to, and recovery from such incidents. An ERP must include plans, training/practice, and evaluation. It outlines the necessary elements of an ERP including emergency organization, roles and responsibilities, procedures, equipment, and legal requirements. Developing and regularly updating an ERP is important to increase preparedness, meet compliance, and minimize costs associated with unpreparedness.
The document discusses the key aspects of developing an effective Emergency Response Plan (ERP). It defines emergencies and disasters, and explains that the purpose of an ERP is to protect life, property and the environment through rapid mitigation, preparation for, response to, and recovery from such incidents. An ERP must include plans, training/practice, and evaluation. It outlines the necessary elements of an ERP including emergency organization, roles and responsibilities, procedures, equipment, and legal requirements. Developing and regularly updating an ERP is important to increase preparedness, meet compliance, and minimize costs associated with unpreparedness.
The document discusses the key aspects of developing an effective Emergency Response Plan (ERP). It defines emergencies and disasters, and explains that the purpose of an ERP is to protect life, property and the environment through rapid mitigation, preparation for, response to, and recovery from such incidents. An ERP must include plans, training/practice, and evaluation. It outlines the necessary elements of an ERP including emergency organization, roles and responsibilities, procedures, equipment, and legal requirements. Developing and regularly updating an ERP is important to increase preparedness, meet compliance, and minimize costs associated with unpreparedness.
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Health, Safety &
Environment (CDB1012)
LECTURE 11 EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN EMERGENCY PREPARATION EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN AND DEVELOPMENT OSHA REQUIREMENT
Objectives
Define Emergency & Disaster
Understand the general principles of emergency management Understand the purpose of ERP Know about the emergency response requirements
DEFINITIONS Emergency Situation/incident rising with little or no warning causing/threatening; death, serious injury and major destruction if not responded to, contained, or eliminated properly Disaster/Crisis - Significant incident which has reached a threshold of impact requiring a full (or partial) mobilization of the available resources Emergencies are not necessarily disasters
Emergency Planning
Identification and analysis of a
disaster/emergency and the preplanning of planning of responses to that disaster
Pro-active response to deal
immediately with the emergency/disaster
EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN (ERP)
PLAN
PRACTICE
A plan develop, implement & maintain
to protect life, environment, and property through A RAPID MITIGATION, PREPARATION FOR, RESPONDING TO, and RECOVERING FROM disasters and emergencies ADJUST
EVALUATE
What is it for?
Reduce thinking time hence act fast
Eliminate unknown or suspense element Quickly control and contain Minimise extent (of damage), consequences and sufferings
Why? To save lives and alleviate sufferings
Why? INCIDEN T
EMERGENCY + UNPREPAREDNESS = COST +++
UNPREPAREDNESS EXPENSIVE LESSON
COST OF UNPREPAREDNESS
Legal
Environment Medical
Human
Business Property Damage
Objectives of ERP 1. Increase respondents preparedness for emergency 2. Meet legal requirements 3. Prevent and eliminate risk of injuries & loss of life 4. Conserve & preserve the environment 5. Minimize property damage 6. Provide immediate resumption of normal operations 7. Protect image/reputation
Purpose of ERP As a guidance on actions to be taken in organising personnel and resources in the event of an emergency Provide immediate & appropriate responses Ensure that emergency end with utmost speed & normal safe working conditions are resumed Emergency equipment is maintained properly, ready for use and personnel are trained in the use of the equipment and the emergency procedure Coordinate the responses of off-site emergency services
Legal Requirements OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY & HEALTH ACT 1994 (Control of Industrial Major Accident Hazards) Regulation 1996 Regulation 18 : On-Site Emergency Plan Regulation 19 : Updating of On-Site Emergency Plan Regulation 20 : Review of On-Site Emergency Plan Regulation 21 : Off-Site Emergency Plan ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT (EIA) Section 34A Under the guidelines issued by the Department of Environment Malaysia, Emergency Response Plan (ERP) is one of the procedural requirements for EIA Report approval under Chapter 9.2 i.e. when there is a risk of upset.
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL DIRECTIVE NO. 20
(Majlis Keselamatan Negara Arahan No. 20) MKN 20 came into force on 11 May 1997 following its approval by YAB Prime Minister of Malaysia whereby the objectives are :(a) to outline a multi-tiered Disaster Management & Assistance Policy for any land-based Disaster; and (b) to create a Management Mechanism which determines the roles & responsibilities of Government Agencies that are involved in the mitigation of any Disaster.
ISO 14001 REQUIREMENTS
Clause 4.4.7 (Emergency Preparedness & Response) The organisation shall establish and maintain procedures to identify potential for and response to accidents and emergency situations, and for preventing and mitigating the environmental impacts that may be associated with them. The organisation shall review and revise, where necessary, its emergency preparedness and response procedures, in particular, after the occurrence of accidents or emergency situations. The organisation shall also periodically test such procedures where practicable.
Why is there a need for ERP?
A SWIFT reaction is essential! Speed response to emergency can differentiate between life and death or between minimal damage and major damage. Reaction with minimum hesitation can prevent panic, decrease likelihood of injury and damage and bring the situation under control in a timely manner.
Elements in ERP Plan Administration & Maintenance Information Emergency Action Procedure and Format Must be systematically prepared, undergo thorough testing/drill and required trained personnel
Plan Administration &
Maintenance Distribution List Preventive Maintenance & Testing Training & Drill Schedule Plan Review & Updates Equipment Alarm Testing Evaluation & Audit Reports
Information
Emergency Organisation Chart
Roles and Responsibilities Notification List and Call Out List Plant Site, Maps and Security Equipment & Facilities List Evacuation, Rescue & First Aid Operation Procedures Emergency Shutdown Procedure List & Location of Hazardous Materials, incl. MSDS Audit Checklist
Emergency Action Procedure
Mandatory elements of an emergency action plan: 1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Pre-emergency planning and
coordination with outside parties. Personnel roles, lines of authority, training, and communication Emergency recognition and prevention. Safe distances and places of refuge. Site security and control.
Emergency Action Procedure
Mandatory elements of an emergency response plan (cont.)
6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11.
Evacuation routes and procedures.
Decontamination. Emergency medical treatment and first aid. Emergency alerting and response procedures. Critique of response and follow-up. PPE and emergency equipment.
ERP Development Process
Identify hazard & Assess risk
Establish objectives & Action plan Procedures Organisation (Roles & Responsibility) Equipment Training/Drill Actual Exercise Monitoring the efficiency Update Plan
ERP Development ORGANISATION AND COORDINATION E m e r g e n c y C o o r d in a t o r I n c id e n t C o m m a n d e r M e d ic a l P e r s o n n e l
F ir e - F ig h t e r s
S e c u r it y P e r s o n n e l
S a fe ty P e rs o n n e l
O t h e r S p e c ia lis t
ERP Development WHY MUST THEY BE PRESENT? To ensure that :
Aware of the local organization response plans so that
efforts to control an incident can be properly coordinate
Confusion about the chain of command can be avoided
Capabilities of emergency response units are known
Good working relationship are developed
Communication links are established
ERP Development
EMERGENCY COORDINATOR Frontline management to tackle the problem Tactical planning and execution Determine if outside assistance is needed Have the authority to: - assume command - assess the situation - activate resources - order evacuation - implement the emergency plan - determine response strategies - declare the incident is over
ERP Development -
EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER
Communications equipment Copies of emergency plan / EOC procedures Blueprints, maps, status boards A list of Emergency Action Group (EAG) members and their duties Technical information and data Data/info management capabilities Telephone directories Back-up power, communications and lighting
ERP Development EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER continue - The centralized management center - Where the decision makers (Emergency Management Group - EMG) operates during an emergency - The ONLY location/source to override the Incident Commander (IC) - Located in an area facility not likely to be involved in any of the Emergency Plan scenarios - An alternate location should also be designated
ERP Development COMMUNICATIONS Communications - Notification - How should employees report an emergency - Post emergency telephone numbers - MAINTAIN a list of responders numbers - Consider a weather radio watch Communications - Alarm - Be audible or within view of ALL personnel - Auxiliary power supply - Distinct and recognizable signal
ERP Development OTHER CONSIDERATION
Evacuation planning Pre-determine conditions warranting evacuation Identify personnel authorized to order evacuation Use a system to account for personnel Establish alternate muster areas disabled / non-English speaking persons
EXIT
OTHER CONSIDERATION continue
Records Preservation - A major source of loss, often overlooked - off site copies - improved storage - electronic back-ups - include in evacuation policy (initial response) - procedure to recreate lost records Community Outreach - involving the community - mutual aid agreements - community service - public information - media relations - risk = hazard + outrage
ERP Effectiveness Audit and review program in place Response centers are to be maintained Plans and procedures are to be reviewed & updated at defined intervals to ensure compliance Emergency communications equipment are to be maintained Training and exercises are to be carried out to an agreed program
Learning experiences are to be incorporated into existing plans
Lack of employee buy-in Poor or no planning Lack of training and practice No designated leader Failure to keep the plan up to date No method of communication to alert employees OSHA regulations are not a part of the plan No procedures for shutting down critical equipment Employees are not told what actions to take in an emergency
Our philosophy has always been to
view the emergency preparedness planning as more than a compliance effort, but a component of our safety and quality management of our operation
