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Give me an earthquake preparedness plan for a construction jobsite and a check list for what workers should have in their cars

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An earthquake preparedness plan for a construction jobsite should include the identification of potential emergencies and procedures for dealing with them [1]. The plan should identify the location of emergency equipment and personal protective equipment [1]. It should also cover emergency response training requirements, the location and use of emergency facilities, fire protection requirements, and alarm and emergency communication requirements [1]. The plan must include first aid services, rescue and evacuation procedures, and designated rescue and evacuation workers [1].

Here are some general guidelines for what workers should keep in their cars:

  • First aid kit
  • Emergency food and water
  • Warm clothing and blankets
  • Flashlight and extra batteries
  • Whistle
  • Radio
  • Cell phone charger
  • Basic tools (wrench, pliers, screwdriver)
  • Jumper cables
  • Duct tape
  • Work gloves
  • A copy of the emergency response plan
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[1] Occupational Health and Safety Code

Page 87

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## Part 7 ## Emergency Preparedness and Response ## Emergency response plan 115 (1) An employer must establish an emergency response plan for responding to an emergency that may require rescue or evacuation. - 115 (2) An employer must involve affected workers in establishing the emergency response plan. - 115 (3) An employer must ensure that an emergency response plan is current. ## Contents of plan - 116 An emergency response plan must include the following: - (a) the identification of potential emergencies; - (b) procedures for dealing with the identified emergencies; - (c) the identification of, location of and operational procedures for emergency equipment and personal protective equipment; - (d) the emergency response training requirements; - (e) the location and use of emergency facilities; - (f) the fire protection requirements; - (g) the alarm and emergency communication requirements; - (h) the first aid services required; - (i) procedures for rescue and evacuation; - (j) the designated rescue and evacuation workers. ## Rescue and evacuation workers - 117 (1) An employer must designate the workers who will provide rescue services and supervise evacuation procedures in an emergency. - 117 (2) An employer must ensure that designated rescue and emergency workers are trained in emergency response appropriate to the work site and the potential emergencies identified in the emergency response plan. - 117 (3) The training under subsection (2) must include exercises appropriate to the work site that simulate the potential emergencies identified in the emergency response plan. 117 (4) The training exercises referred to in subsection (3) must be repeated at the intervals required to ensure that the designated rescue and evacuation workers are competent to carry out their duties.

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