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A construction site procedure for public riots or civil unrest should be built into the written emergency response plan and integrated with the site safety and health plan. At minimum, the plan should define pre-emergency coordination with police, fire, EMS, client representatives, and neighboring properties; personnel roles, lines of authority, training, and communication; emergency recognition and prevention triggers; safe distances and places of refuge; site security and control; evacuation routes and procedures; emergency medical treatment and first aid; emergency alerting and response procedures; PPE and emergency equipment; and post-incident critique and follow-up. The plan should be reviewed periodically and amended for changing site conditions, and it should be compatible with local and state emergency plans. [2] [3] [7]

Risk assessment and activation criteria should be specific to civil unrest.

Monitor credible intelligence sources, police advisories, protest routes, curfews, transport disruptions, and threats to the project, workers, deliveries, fuel storage, cranes, and public-facing access points.
Use a documented dynamic risk assessment that considers likelihood and severity of violence, arson, vandalism, forced entry, blocked egress, vehicle intrusion, utility interruption, and exposure of workers to projectiles, smoke, or crowd movement.
Define clear escalation triggers such as unrest within a set radius, police request, road closures, attempted trespass, fire nearby, or loss of communications; each trigger should correspond to actions such as suspend work, shelter, partial lockdown, or full evacuation.
Reassess conditions continuously during the event and after any major change in site conditions.

[1] [10] [3] Use an Incident Command System for any riot or civil unrest event affecting the site. The senior responsible emergency official should assume command until relieved under the established chain of authority. All communications, decisions, and coordination with police, fire, medical services, security contractors, and employer representatives should flow through that command structure. For larger events, assign functional leads for safety, evacuation/accountability, medical/first aid, site control, logistics, and media/client communications. [3] [12] [11]

Site lockdown and security controls should focus on preventing worker exposure and unauthorized entry, not confrontation.

Stop non-essential work, secure cranes and suspended loads, shut down hot work, isolate hazardous energy where safe to do so, and secure fuel, gas cylinders, flammables, explosives, keys, and mobile plant.
Lock or guard gates, close perimeter openings, remove or immobilize unattended equipment, and restrict access to one controlled entry point if sheltering in place is safer than evacuation.
Establish site control zones, internal refuge areas, and exclusion areas near perimeter fencing, glazing, and street frontage. Keep workers away from roofs, scaffold edges, and exposed perimeter positions unless needed for safe shutdown.
Do not direct workers to physically engage rioters or protect property. Security personnel, if used, should operate under a defined scope, communication protocol, and liaison with police.

[9] [5] [1] Worker protection measures should include training, accountability, communications, first aid readiness, and hazard-appropriate PPE. Train workers on alarm signals, lockdown versus evacuation criteria, refuge locations, buddy accountability, prohibited actions, and how to report threats. Maintain a reliable employee alarm or mass-notification system capable of stopping work and initiating emergency procedures. PPE for civil unrest is normally task- and hazard-based: high-visibility clothing may need to be removed if it increases targeting risk off-site; hard hats, eye protection, gloves, sturdy footwear, and hearing/respiratory protection may be needed depending on debris, smoke, or chemical irritants. PPE selection should be based on hazard assessment, recognizing that PPE itself can impair vision, mobility, communication, and heat tolerance. [6] [3] [12]

Public interface controls are critical where the site borders streets, sidewalks, transit stops, or occupied buildings. Pre-plan barricades, hoarding integrity, signage, traffic diversions, and methods to suspend deliveries and visitor access. Designate one management spokesperson for police, regulators, neighbors, and media; all other workers should be instructed not to argue with crowds or provide unofficial statements. If unrest affects adjacent public areas, coordinate crowd and traffic control with law enforcement and local authorities rather than improvising site-led control measures. [7] [12] [2]

Evacuation and shelter procedures should be predetermined and simple.

Identify primary and alternate evacuation routes that avoid likely crowd routes, chokepoints, and glass-fronted streets. Include pedestrian and vehicle evacuation options, transport assembly points, and a method to assist injured or mobility-impaired workers.
If external conditions are more dangerous than remaining on site, move workers to hardened refuge areas away from the perimeter, maintain accountability, and wait for police or incident command direction.
Use roll calls or electronic accountability to confirm all workers, visitors, and subcontractors are accounted for. Maintain current attendance and contractor sign-in records to support this.
Do not release workers individually into an active riot zone without route verification, transport coordination, and communication capability.

[4] [8] [1] Incident reporting and post-incident management should be formalized. Require immediate reporting of threats, trespass, assaults, vandalism, arson attempts, blocked exits, suspicious packages, and police interactions. Preserve evidence where safe, including CCTV footage, photos, witness statements, access logs, and damage records. Notify required internal leaders, insurers, clients, and government agencies as applicable. After the event, conduct a documented critique covering what happened, what controls worked, injuries or near misses, corrective actions, and whether the emergency plan, training, staffing, or physical security measures need revision. [7] [3] [2]

Business continuity planning should address how to protect life first while preserving the project’s ability to recover. Before unrest occurs, identify critical operations that must be safely shut down, critical records that must be backed up off-site, alternate suppliers and delivery windows, remote management capability, emergency payroll/contact processes, and criteria for phased restart. After the incident, inspect structural stability, utilities, fire protection, hazardous materials storage, access control, and plant/equipment before reoccupancy. Resume work only after hazards are reassessed, damaged controls are restored, and workers are briefed on changed conditions. [7] [10] [1]

For compliance, the employer should ensure the riot/civil unrest procedure is documented, site-specific, trained, rehearsed, and accessible to workers; integrated with the broader emergency response plan and site safety plan; supported by hazard assessments, PPE provisions, first aid arrangements, alarm/communication systems, and evacuation procedures; and coordinated with external emergency agencies. In Alberta, the OHS Code index specifically identifies emergency response plans, evacuation procedures, hazard assessment, first aid, PPE, training, and unauthorized entry as required control topics. In OSHA/MIOSHA-based frameworks, the same core elements recur: written emergency planning, site security and control, evacuation, alerting, first aid, PPE, ICS, training before real emergencies, periodic review, and follow-up critique. [1] [5] [6]

A practical site procedure can therefore be summarized as: assess threat, activate ICS, notify workers, stop and secure operations, decide lockdown versus evacuation, coordinate with police and emergency services, protect and account for workers, control public interfaces, document and report the incident, then reassess and recover before restarting work.

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[1] MNOSHA Directive | MNOSHA's Emergency Response Contingency Plan

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# RESPONSE CHECKLIST: PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER (cont.) MNOSHA Instruction CPL 2.94E July 13, 2018 Reissued in accessible format: January 14, 2022 # Safety Risk Assessment/Monitoring Coordinator Response Checklist # RESPONSE CHECKLSIT: SAFETY RISK ASSESSMENT/MONITORING COORDINATOR <table><tr><th>Yes</th><th>No</th><th>N/A</th><th>First 12 hours:</th></tr><tr><td></td><td></td><td></td><td>Conduct a cursory hazard assessment prior to entry onto the site and ensure adequate safety equipment is available.</td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td><td></td><td>Coordinate with the Incident Commander, and other responding agencies, to identify the potential safety hazards that need to be evaluated and OSHA's role, if any, in that evaluation.</td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td><td></td><td>Establish, through the Incident Commander, if qualified Safety Specialists are involved and what role OSHA will fulfill.</td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td><td></td><td>Assist, if requested, in identifying and obtaining the equipment</td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td><td></td><td>Assist, if requested, in identifying and obtaining the equipment and other needed resources necessary to evaluate the site safety hazards.</td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td><td></td><td>Obtain appropriate PPE, including respiratory protection, and other equipment (e.g., communication, computer) as needed for OSHA personnel (or other agencies, if requested).</td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td><td></td><td>Ensure appropriate OSHA personnel and equipment are transported to the site.</td></tr><tr><td>Yes</td><td>No</td><td>N/A</td><td>First 24 hours:</td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td><td></td><td>Coordinate with the Incident Commander and other responding agencies and organize site activities/operations. Brief all responding OSHA personnel on site safety hazards and appropriate controls.</td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td><td></td><td>Establish an OSHA safety team and determine what role, if any, team will perform with other Agency officials.</t…

[2] Safety and Health Regulations for Construction (OSHA 29 CFR 1926) - 1926.65 - Hazardous waste operations and emergency response

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# TABLE D-65.1 MINIMUM ILLUMINATION INTENSITIES IN FOOT-CANDLES (cont.) ## 1926.65(p)(8)(iv)(E) (cont.) Emergency response plan. An emergency response plan shall be developed and implemented to handle anticipated emergencies prior to the commencement of emergency response operations. The plan shall be in writing and available for inspection and copying by employees, their representatives and OSHA personnel. Employers who will evacuate their employees from the danger area when an emergency occurs, and who do not permit any of their employees to assist in handling the emergency, are exempt from the requirements of this paragraph if they provide an emergency action plan in accordance with $ 1926.35 of this part. ## 1926.65(q)(2) Elements of an emergency response plan. The employer shall develop an emergency response plan for emergencies which shall address, as a minimum, the following to the extent that they are not addressed elsewhere: - 1926.65(q)(2)(i) Pre-emergency planning and coordination with outside parties. 1926.65(q)(2)(ii) - Personnel roles, lines of authority, training, and communication. 1926.65(q)(2)(iii) Emergency recognition and prevention. 1926.65(q)(2)(iv) Safe distances and places of refuge. 1926.65(q)(2)(v) Site security and control. 1926.65(q)(2)(vi) Evacuation routes and procedures. 1926.65(q)(2)(vii) Decontamination. 1926.65(q)(2)(viii) Emergency medical treatment and first aid. - 1926.65(q)(2)(ix) Submit Feedback

[3] Construction Safety and Health Standards (MIOSHA)

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# 1910.120 - APPENDIX C COMPLIANCE GUIDELINES (cont.) 5. Personal protective equipment programs. The purpose of personal protective clothing and equipment (PPE) is to shield or isolate individuals from the chemical, physical, and biologic hazards that may be encountered at a hazardous substance site. As discussed in Appendix B, no single combination of protective equipment and clothing is capable of protecting against all hazards. Thus PPE should be used in conjunction with other protective methods and its effectiveness evaluated periodically. The use of PPE can itself create significant worker hazards, such as heat stress, physical and psychological stress, and impaired vision, mobility, and communication. For any given situation, equipment and clothing should be selected that provide an adequate level of protection. However, over-protection, as well as under-protection, can be hazardous and should be avoided where possible. Two basic objectives of any PPE program should be to protect the wearer from safety and health hazards, and to prevent injury to the wearer from incorrect use and/or malfunction of the PPE. To accomplish these goals, a comprehensive PPE program should include hazard identification, medical monitoring, environmental surveillance, selection, use, maintenance, and decontamination of PPE and its associated training. The written PPE program should include policy statements, procedures, and guidelines. Copies should be made available to all employees, and a reference copy should be made available at the worksite. Technical data on equipment, maintenance manuals, relevant regulations, and other essential information should also be collected and maintained. 6. Incident command system (ICS). Paragraph 1910. 120(q)(3)(ii) requires the implementation of an ICS. The ICS is an organized approach to effectively control and manage operations at an emergency incident. The individual in charge of the ICS is the senior official responding to the incident. …

[4] Occupational Safety and Health Standards (OSHA 29 CFR 1910) - 1910.120 - Hazardous waste operations and emergency response

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# Training. (cont.) ## 1910.120(q)(2) (cont.) 1910.120(q)(2)(iv) Safe distances and places of refuge. 1910.120(q)(2)(v) Site security and control. 1910.120(q)(2)(vi) Evacuation routes and procedures. 1910.120(q)(2)(vii) Decontamination. 1910.120(q)(2)(viii) Emergency medical treatment and first aid. 1910.120(q)(2)(ix) Emergency alerting and response procedures. 1910.120(q)(2)(x) Critique of response and follow-up. 1910.120(q)(2)(xi) PPE and emergency equipment. 1910.120(q)(2)(xii) Emergency response organizations may use the local emergency response plan or the state emergency response plan or both, as part of their emergency response plan to avoid duplication. Those items of the emergency response plan that are being properly addressed by the SARA Title III plans may be substituted into their emergency plan or otherwise kept together for the employer and employee's use. ## 1910.120(q)(3) Procedures for handling emergency response. ## 1910.120(g)(3).(i). The senior emergency response official responding to an emergency shall become the individual in charge of a site-specific Incident Command System (ICS). All emergency responders and their communications shall be coordinated and controlled through the individual in charge of the ICS assisted by the senior official present for each employer. Submit Feedback

[5] Safety and Health Regulations for Construction (OSHA 29 CFR 1926) - 1926.65 - Hazardous waste operations and emergency response

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# Elements of an emergency response plan. The employer shall develop an emergency response plan for emergencies which shall address, as a minimum, the following: - 1926.65(I)(2)(i) - Pre-emergency planning. 1926.65(I)(2)(ii) Personnel roles, lines of authority, and communication. 1926.65(I)(2)(iii) Emergency recognition and prevention. 1926.65(I)(2)(iv) - Safe distances and places of refuge. 1926.65(I)(2)(v) Site security and control. 1926.65(I)(2)(vi) - Evacuation routes and procedures. 1926.65(I)(2)(vii) Decontamination procedures which are not covered by the site safety and health plan. 1926.65(I)(2)(viii) Emergency medical treatment and first aid. - 1926.65(I)(2)(ix) Emergency alerting and response procedures. 1926.65(I)(2)(x) Critique of response and follow-up. - 1926.65(I)(2)(xi) - PPE and emergency equipment. - 1926.65(I)(3) Procedures for handling emergency incidents. 1926.65(I)(3)(i)

[6] Construction Safety and Health Standards (MIOSHA)

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# 1926.65 - HAZARDOUS WASTE OPERATIONS AND (cont.) ## 1926.65(p)(8)(iv) Procedures for handling emergency incidents. (cont.) 1926.65(p)(8)(iv)(D) The site emergency response plan shall be reviewed periodically and, as necessary, be amended to keep it current with new or changing site conditions or information. 1926.65(p)(8)(iv)(E) An employee alarm system shall be installed in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.159 to notify employees of an emergency situation; to stop work activities if necessary; to lower background noise in order to speed communication; and to begin emergency procedures. 1926.65(p)(8)(iv)(F) Based upon the information available at time of the emergency, the employer shall evaluate the incident and the site response capabilities and proceed with the appropriate steps to implement the site emergency response plan. 1926.65(q) Emergency response program to hazardous substance releases. This paragraph covers employers whose employees are engaged in emergency response no matter where it occurs except that it does not cover employees engaged in operations specified in paragraphs (a)(1)(i) through (a)(1)(iv) of this section. Those emergency response organizations who have developed and implemented programs equivalent to this paragraph for handling releases of hazardous substances pursuant to section 303 of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986, 42 U.S.C. [redacted postal code]) shall be deemed to have met the requirements of this paragraph. 1926.65(q)(1) Emergency response plan. An emergency response plan shall be developed and implemented to handle anticipated emergencies prior to the commencement of emergency response operations. The plan shall be in writing and available for inspection and copying by employees, their representatives and OSHA personnel. Employers who will evacuate their employees from the danger area when an emergency occurs, and who do not permit any of their …

[7] Cal/OSHA Regulations | Chapter 4 | Subchapter 7: General Industry Safety Orders | § 5192. Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response

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## § 5192. Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response. (cont.) employees, their representatives, Division personnel, and other governmental agencies with relevant responsibilities. (B) Employers who will evacuate their employees from the danger area when an emergency occurs, and who do not permit any of their employees to assist in handling the emergency, are exempt from the requirements of this subsection if they provide an emergency action plan complying with 8 CCR 3220 of the General Industry Safety Orders. (2) Elements of an emergency response plan: The employer shall develop an emergency response plan for emergencies which shall address, as a minimum, the following: (A) Pre-emergency planning. (B) Personnel roles, lines of authority, and communication. (C) Emergency recognition and prevention. (D) Safe distances and places of refuge. (E) Site security and control. (F) Evacuation routes and procedures. (G) Decontamination procedures which are not covered by the site safety and health plan. (H) Emergency medical treatment and first aid. (I) Emergency alerting and response procedures. (J) Critique of response and follow-up. (K) Personal protective equipment (PPE) and emergency equipment. (3) Procedures for handling emergency incidents. (A) In addition to the elements for the emergency response plan required in subsection (1)(2), the following elements shall be included for emergency response plans: 1. Site topography, layout, and prevailing weather conditions. 2. Procedures for reporting incidents to local, state, and federal governmental agencies. (B) The emergency response plan shall be a separate section of the Site Safety and Health Plan. (C) The emergency response plan shall be compatible and integrated with the disaster, fire and/or emergency response plans of local, state, and federal agencies. (D) The emergency response plan shall be rehearsed regularly as part of the overall training program for site operatio…

[8] Construction Safety and Health Standards (MIOSHA)

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# 1910.120 - HAZARDOUS WASTE OPERATIONS AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE (cont.) ## 1910.120(p)(8)(iv) Procedures for handling emergency incidents. (cont.) 1910.120(p)(8)(iv)(D) The site emergency response plan shall be reviewed periodically and, as necessary, be amended to keep it current with new or changing site conditions or information. 1910.120(p)(8)(iv)(E) An employee alarm system shall be installed in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.165 to notify employees of an emergency situation, to stop work activities if necessary, to lower background noise in order to speed communication; and to begin emergency procedures. 1910.120(p)(8)(iv)(F) Based upon the information available at time of the emergency, the employer shall evaluate the incident and the site response capabilities and proceed with the appropriate steps to implement the site emergency response plan. 1910.120(q) Emergency response program to hazardous substance releases. This paragraph covers employers whose employees are engaged in emergency response no matter where it occurs except that it does not cover employees engaged in operations specified in paragraphs (a)(1)(i) through (a)(1)(iv) of this section. Those emergency response organizations who have developed and implemented programs equivalent to this paragraph for handling releases of hazardous substances pursuant to section 303 of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986, 42 U.S.C. [redacted postal code]) shall be deemed to have met the requirements of this paragraph. 1910.120(q)(1) Emergency response plan. An emergency response plan shall be developed and implemented to handle anticipated emergencies prior to the commencement of emergency response operations. The plan shall be in writing and available for inspection and copying by employees, their representatives and OSHA personnel. Employers who will evacuate their employees from the danger area when an emergency occurs, and who d…

[9] Occupational Safety and Health Standards (OSHA 29 CFR 1910) - 1910.120 App C - Compliance Guidelines

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# Occupational Safety and Health Administration (cont.) ## Appendix C to § 1910.120 - Compliance Guidelines (cont.) with police for crowd and traffic control). Also for a large incident, the individual in charge of the ICS will designate several employees as back-up personnel; and a number of safety officers to monitor conditions and recommend safety precautions. - Therefore, no matter what size or complexity an incident may be, by implementing an ICS there will be one individual in charge who makes the decisions and gives directions; and, all actions, and communications are coordinated through one central point of command. Such a system should reduce confusion, improve safety, organize and coordinate actions, and should facilitate effective management of the incident. 7. Site Safety and Control Plans. The safety and security of response personnel and others in the area of an emergeny response incident site should be of primary concern to the incident commander. The use of a site safety and control plan could greatly assist those in charge of assuring the safety and health of employees on the site. - A comprehensive site safety and control plan should include the following: summary analysis of hazards on the site and a risk analysis of those hazards; site map or sketch; site work zones (clean zone, transition or decontamination zone, work or hot zone); use of the buddy system; site communications; command post or command center; standard operating procedures and safe work practices; medical assistance and triage area; hazard monitoring plan (air contaminate monitoring, etc.); decontamination procedures and area; and other relevant areas. This plan should be a part of the employer's emergency response plan or an extension of it to the specific site. 8. Medical surveillance programs. Workers handling hazardous substances may be exposed to toxic chemicals, safety hazards, biologic hazards, and radiation. Therefore, a medical surveillance program is essential to a…

[10] Occupational Health and Safety Code (Alberta Regulation 191/2021)

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# OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE Index <table><tr><th></th><th>documents</th><th>present until replaced or workers have left, 56(5)</th></tr><tr><td></td><td>code of practice, 44, 52(4)-(5)</td><td>records of workers in space, 56(4)</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>emergency response plan, 55</td><td>system for summoning assistance, 56(2)</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>entry permit system, 47, 50, 58</td><td>training, 56(2)</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>evacuation procedures, 53(4)</td><td>traffic hazards, 51</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>hazard assessment, 45, 52(3), 52(6), 58</td><td>training, 46, 53, 56(2)</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>inspection records, 48(3)</td><td>unauthorized entry, 50</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>inspections of equipment, 48(2)-(3), 58</td><td>ventilation, 53</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>retaining records, 58</td><td>water dangers, 49</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>training records, 46</td><td>Connecting components for personal fall-arrest</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>emergency equipment, 45, 46(3), 48(1), 48(2)</td><td>systems (PFAS) (CSA), 835(d)</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>emergency response plan, 2.2, 55, 56(2), 115-116</td><td>connectors</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>entry permit system, 47, 50, 58</td><td>standards for fall arrest system, 143(1)</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>evacuation procedures, 53(4)-(5), 55</td><td>constructed portable ladders See ladders</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>first aid, 46(3)(a)</td><td>construction</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>harmful substances, 49</td><td>first aid, high hazard work, 178, 181(1), Schedule 2,</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>hazard assessment, 45, 49, 52, 56, 58</td><td>Tables 3 and 7</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>hazardous energy, 49</td><td>Construction and Demolition Operations - Personnel</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>hoppers, safeguards, 316</td><td>and Debris Nets (ANSI), 320(1)(a)</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>inerting, 54</td><td>Construction and Test of Electric Cranes and Hoists</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>inspections and tests</td><td>(CSA), …

[11] Cal/OSHA Regulations | Chapter 4 | Subchapter 7: General Industry Safety Orders | § 5192. Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response

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## § 5192. Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response. (cont.) (E) Site security and control. (F) Evacuation routes and procedures. (G) Decontamination. (H) Emergency medical treatment and first aid. (I) Emergency alerting and response procedures. (J) Critique of response and follow-up. (K) - Personal protective equipment (PPE) and emergency equipment. (L) Emergency response organizations may use the local emergency response plan or the state emergency response plan or both, as part of their emergency response plan, to avoid duplication. Those items of the emergency response plan that are being properly addressed by the SARA Title III plans may be substituted into their emergency plan or otherwise kept together for the employer and employee's use. (3) Procedures for handling emergency response. (A) The senior emergency response official who has ultimate site control responsibility shall confirm that the Incident Command System (ICS) is in place and the position of Incident Commander (IC) instituted. All emergency responders and their communications shall be coordinated and controlled through the ICS. - note to (q)(3)(A): The “senior official" at an emergency response is the most senior official on the site who has the responsibility for controlling the operations at the site until the emergency response official who is determined to have ultimate incident control authority arrives. Initially it is the senior officer on the first-due piece of responding emergency apparatus to arrive on the incident scene, usually a police or fire vehicle. As more senior officials arrive the position is passed up the line of authority which has been previously established. As there may be several separate spheres of responsibility at a given site (police, fire, CalTrans, for example), there may be several “senior officials," each responsible for his/her own employees. The “senior emergency response official" who will have ultimate site control respons…

[12] Safety and Health Regulations for Construction (OSHA 29 CFR 1926) - 1926.65 - Hazardous waste operations and emergency response

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# TABLE D-65.1 MINIMUM ILLUMINATION INTENSITIES IN FOOT-CANDLES (cont.) ## Emergency response program- (cont.) Emergency recognition and prevention. 1926.65(p)(8)(ii)(D) Safe distances and places of refuge. 1926.65(p)(8)(ii)(E) Site security and control. 1926.65(p)(8)(ii)(F) Evacuation routes and procedures. 1926.65(p)(8)(ii)(G) Decontamination procedures. 1926.65(p)(8)(ii)(H) Emergency medical treatment and first aid. 1926.65(p)(8)(ii)(I) Emergency alerting and response procedures. 1926.65(p)(8)(ii)(J) Critique of response and follow-up. 1926.65(p)(8)(ii)(K) PPE and emergency equipment. - 1926.65(p)(8)(iii) - Training. 1926.65(p)(8)(iii)(A) Training for emergency response employees shall be completed before they are called upon to perform in real emergencies. Such training shall include the elements of the emergency response plan, standard operating procedures the employer has established for the job, the personal protective equipment to be worn and procedures for handling emergency incidents. Exception #1: An employer need not train all employees to the degree specified if the employer divides the work force in a manner such that a sufficient number of employees who have responsibility to control emergencies have the training specified, and all other employees, who may first respond to an emergency incident, have sufficient awareness training to recognize that an emergency response situation exists and that they are instructed in that case to Submit Feedback

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