On the Job With Larry Readout

According to Larry Readout, a well-developed emergency action plan may result in fewer severe injuries to building occupants and less structural damage. Elements of that plan should include:

• Preferred procedures for identifying and reporting emergencies
• Description of the alarm/communication systems to notify employees of emergencies
• Incident response procedures, sheltering locations and escape route assignments
• Specific roles and responsibilities of employees who are involved in responding to emergency situations
• Names and responsibilities of employees assigned with rescue and medical tasks
• Procedures to account for employees after evacuation or sheltering
• Description of how employees will be informed and trained on the plan
• Identification of employees who can be contacted for information on the plan
• Contact information of personnel who should be contacted during off-hour emergencies