Start Planning For Emergencies

Every year, emergencies take their toll on business and industry—in lives and dollars. But something can be done. Businesses can limit injuries and damages and return more quickly to normal operations if they develop an emergency action plan.

Plan Checklist
EMC loss control professionals refer to OSHA’s emergency action plan checklist when developing and/or evaluating such plans. Below are some of the key points from that checklist.

The plan should:

• Consider all potential natural or man-made emergencies that could disrupt the workplace
• Contain a list of key personnel with contact information, as well as contact information for local emergency responders, agencies and contractors
• Identify the conditions under which an evacuation would be necessary
• Identify how and when employees will be trained so they understand their responsibilities and actions as outlined in the plan

Count on EMC^® To Help
As you can see, there are numerous details to consider when developing an emergency action plan. The loss control staff at EMC can assist your organization in developing a plan or evaluating a plan you already have in place. EMC also recommends the following online resources to help in the process:

• osha.gov/SLTC/etools/evacuation/implementation.html
• emcins.com
• nsc.org/safety_home/resources/pages/emergencypreparedness.aspx
• safety.nmsu.edu/programs/emerg_plans/considerations_for_emerg_action_plan.htm