Transcription of Emergency Preparedness in Construction
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RISK ENGINEERINGTECHNICAL INFORMATION PAPER SERIES: Emergency Preparedness IN CONSTRUCTIONLEARN THE BASICS OF OSHA COMPLIANCE IN PLANNING FOR WORK SITE EMERGENCIES. continuedOn a Construction site, emergencies and disasters can strike anywhere, anytime causing potentially catastrophic injuries to workers and/or damage to property. That s why contractors should plan for workplace emergencies at all job sites to minimize employee injuries/illnesses and loss of property when an Emergency strikes. Types of emergencies can be a direct result of: Construction operations ( , occupational injury or illness) Indirect conditions ( , adverse weather conditions) A combination of bothImpact varies, too: Emergencies can affect one employee, area, or operation They can jeopardize an entire Construction project, community, or region What workplace emergencies defines a workplace Emergency to be: A situation that threatens workers, customers, or the public; disrupts or shuts down operations ; or causes physical or environmental damage.
emergency action plan (EAP) should address: • Types and locations of hazardous materials (refer to Safety Data Sheets) • Potentially dangerous operations or conditions • Chemical storage sites • Remote job sites • may be communicated orally to employees and Workplace communication systems • Employee work shifts • Means of egress
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