Evacuation
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Published by SALUSToolbox Talk: Emergency Evacuation Procedures
Date: [DATE] Duration: [DURATION] minutes Presenter: [PRESENTER NAME] Location: [LOCATION]
Objective
The objective of this toolbox talk is to ensure that all employees understand the emergency evacuation procedures, including the roles and responsibilities during an evacuation, and the importance of following these procedures to ensure safety.
Introduction
Emergency evacuations are critical for ensuring the safety of all employees during incidents such as fires, chemical spills, or other emergencies. Understanding and practicing these procedures can save lives and prevent injuries.
Presenter Note: Engage the audience by asking if anyone has personal experience related to emergency evacuations.
Key Points
- Understanding Evacuation Plans: Every employee should be familiar with the emergency evacuation plan, which includes escape routes and procedures for different types of emergencies [1].
- Roles and Responsibilities: Employees should know their roles during an evacuation, including who is responsible for assisting others and who will operate critical equipment before evacuating [2].
- Special Assistance: Procedures must be in place for evacuating employees who require special assistance, and these should be established in consultation with those employees [3].
- Emergency Wardens: Designated emergency wardens are responsible for guiding employees to safety and ensuring that everyone is accounted for [2].
- Regular Drills: Conducting regular evacuation drills helps ensure that everyone knows what to do in an emergency [4].
Hazard Identification
Common hazards during an evacuation include:
- Panic and Confusion: Can lead to injuries or impede evacuation efforts.
- Blocked Exits: May prevent safe and timely evacuation.
- Inadequate Communication: Can result in employees not receiving timely instructions.
Presenter Note: Encourage participants to share any additional hazards they've encountered.
Control Measures
- Clear Signage: Ensure all exits and escape routes are clearly marked and unobstructed [1].
- Training: Regular training on evacuation procedures for all employees [3].
- Communication Systems: Use of alarms and communication systems to alert employees of an emergency [5].
- Coordination with Local Authorities: Notify local fire departments of drills and coordinate emergency plans [4].
Safe Work Procedures
- Activate the fire alarm immediately upon detecting an emergency.
- Follow the designated escape routes to the nearest exit.
- Assist those who require special assistance as per the plan.
- Proceed to the designated assembly area and await further instructions.
- Do not re-enter the building until it is declared safe by authorities.
Presenter Note: If possible, demonstrate the safe work procedure or use visual aids.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirements
- Fire-Resistant Clothing: For employees involved in handling emergencies.
- Respiratory Protection: If there is a risk of inhaling hazardous substances during evacuation.
- High-Visibility Vests: For emergency wardens to be easily identifiable.
Real-World Example or Case Study
Discuss a recent incident where proper evacuation procedures prevented injuries or saved lives. Highlight what went right and the lessons learned.
Presenter Note: Ask participants if they can relate this example to their own experiences.
Group Discussion
Discuss the following questions:
- What challenges have you faced during evacuation drills?
- How can we improve our current evacuation procedures?
- What additional support do you need to feel prepared for an emergency?
Presenter Note: Encourage active participation and facilitate the discussion.
Emergency Procedures
- Activate the emergency alarm system.
- Follow the evacuation plan and proceed to the nearest exit.
- Assemble at the designated safe area.
- Await instructions from emergency wardens or authorities.
Questions and Answers
Encourage participants to ask questions and provide answers to common questions related to the topic.
- Q: What should I do if I encounter a blocked exit during an evacuation?
A: Use an alternative escape route as indicated in the evacuation plan.
- Q: How often should evacuation drills be conducted?
A: At least once a year and after any changes to the evacuation plan [4].
- Q: Who should I contact for more information about the evacuation plan?
A: Contact your emergency warden or safety officer.
Summary
- Understand and follow the emergency evacuation plan.
- Know your role and responsibilities during an evacuation.
- Participate in regular drills and training.
- Ensure clear communication and coordination during emergencies.
Action Items
- Review the emergency evacuation plan and familiarize yourself with escape routes.
- Participate in upcoming evacuation drills.
- Provide feedback on evacuation procedures to improve safety.
Remember: Safety is everyone's responsibility. Stay calm, follow the plan, and ensure your safety and the safety of others.
Report all hazards, near-misses, and incidents to your supervisor immediately.
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[1] Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations (SOR/86-304)
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## Meetings of Emergency Wardens and Drills - 17.10 (1) At least once every year and after any change is made in the emergency evacuation plan or the emergency procedures referred to in paragraph 17.5 1 ( )(c) for a building, - (a) emergency wardens, deputy emergency wardens and monitors appointed under section 17.7 and employees requiring special assistance shall meet for the purpose of ensuring that they are familiar with the emergency evacuation plan and the emergency procedures and their responsibilities thereunder; and - (b) an evacuation or emergency drill shall be conducted for the employees in that building. - (2) The employer or employers shall keep a record of each meeting and drill referred to in subsection ( 1 ) in the building referred to in that subsection for a period of two years from the date of the meeting or the drill. - (3) The record referred to in subsection ( 2 ) shall contain - (a) in respect of each meeting, - (i) the date of the meeting, - (ii) the names and titles of those present, and - (iii) a summary of the matters discussed; and - (b) in respect of each drill, - (i) the date and time of the drill, and - (ii) where applicable, the length of time taken to evacuate the building. - (4) The employer shall notify the local fire department for the building where an evacuation or emergency drill is to take place at least 24 hours in advance of the date and time of the drill. SOR/88-632, s. 77(E); SOR/96-525, s. 22. ## Fire Hazard Areas - 17.11 (1) Subject to subsection ( 2 ), no person shall, in a fire hazard area, - (a) use any equipment, machinery or tool of a type that may provide a source of ignition; or ## Réunions des gardiens en cas d'urgence et exercices d'urgence - 17.10 (1) Au moins une fois par année et après toute modification apportée au plan d'évacuation d'urgence ou aux procédures d'urgence visées à l'alinéa 17.5 1 ( )c) établis pour un bâtiment : - a) les gardi…
[2] Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations (SOR/86-304)
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- (ix) the location of the main electric power switches for the lighting system, elevating devices, principal heating, ventilation and air-conditioning equipment and other electrical equipment; - (c) a full description of the evacuation procedures to be followed in evacuating the building, with the time required to complete the evacuation, including - (i) activating the fire alarm, - (ii) notifying the fire department, and - (iii) evacuating employees who require special assistance; and - (d) the names, room numbers and telephone numbers of the chief emergency warden and the deputy chief emergency warden of the building appointed by the employer or employers under section 17.7. - (3) An emergency evacuation plan referred to in subsection ( 1 ) shall be kept up-to-date and shall take into account any changes in the building or the nature of its occupancy. - (4) An employer referred to in subsection ( 1 ) shall keep a copy of the up-to-date emergency evacuation plan in the building to which it refers. SOR/94-263, s. 62; SOR/96-525, s. 17; SOR/2002-208, s. 36. ## Emergency Procedures - 17.5 (1) Every employer shall, after consultation with the work place committee or the health and safety representative and with the employers of any persons working in the building to whom the Act does not apply, prepare emergency procedures - (a) to be implemented if any person commits or threatens to commit an act, other than an occurrence of harassment and violence, that may be hazardous to the health and safety of the employer or any of their employees; - (b) if there is a possibility of an accumulation, spill or leak of a hazardous substance in a work place controlled by the employer, to be implemented in the event of such an accumulation, spill or leak; - (c) if more than 50 employees are working in a building at any time, to be implemented when evacuation is not an appropriate means of ensuring the health and safe…
[3] Safety Standards for General Safety and Health Standards (Chaper 296-24 WAC)
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\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ The employer should also develop and explain in detail what rescue and medical first aid duties are to be performed and by whom. All employees are to be told what actions they are to take in these emergency situations that the employer anticipates may occur in the workplace. - (2) Emergency evacuation . At the time of an emergency, employees should know what type of evacuation is necessary and what their role is in carrying out the plan. In some cases where the emergency is very grave, total and immediate evacuation of all employees is necessary. In other emergencies, a partial evacuation of nonessential employees with a delayed evacuation of others may be necessary for continued plant operation. In some cases, only those employees in the immediate area of the fire may be expected to evacuate or move to a safe area such as when a local application fire suppression system discharge employee alarm is sounded. Employees must be sure that they know what is expected of them in all such emergency possibilities which have been planned in order to provide assurance of their safety from fire or other emergency. The designation of refuge or safe areas for evacuation should be determined and identified in the plan. In a building divided into fire zones by fire walls, the refuge area may still be within the same building but in a different zone from where the emergency occurs. Exterior refuge or safe areas may include parking lots, open fields or streets which are located away from the site of the emergency and which provide sufficient space to accommodate the employees. Employees should be instructed to move away from the exit discharge doors of the building, and to avoid congregating close to the building where they may hamper emergency operations. - (3) E…
[4] Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations (SOR/86-304)
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- (d) to be implemented in the event of a failure of the lighting system; and - (e) to be implemented in the event of a fire. - (2) The emergency procedures referred to in subsection ( 1 ) shall contain - (a) an emergency evacuation plan, where applicable, or a plan for evacuating employees who require special assistance to be implemented in the event of a fire; - (b) a full description of the procedures to be followed; - (c) the location of the emergency equipment provided by the employer; and - (d) a plan of the building, showing - (i) the name, if any, and the address of the building, and - (ii) the name and address of the owner of the building. - (3) The plan for the evacuation of employees who require special assistance shall be established in consultation with those employees. SOR/88-68, s. 14; SOR/94-263, s. 63; SOR/96-525, s. 18; SOR/2002-208, s. 37; SOR/ 2019-246, s. 126; SOR/2020-130, s. 40. ## Instructions and Training [SOR/2019-246, s. 127(F)] - 17.6 (1) Every employee shall be instructed and trained in - (a) the procedures to be followed by him in the event of an emergency; and - (b) the location, use and operation of fire protection equipment and emergency equipment provided by the employer. - (2) Notices that set out the details of the evacuation plans and procedures referred to in paragraphs 17.4 2 ( )(c) and 17.5 2 ( )(a) and (b) shall be posted at locations accessible to every employee at the work place. SOR/96-525, s. 19; SOR/2019-246, s. 128(F). ## Emergency Wardens 17.7 (1) Where an employer or employers have prepared an emergency evacuation plan for a building, the employer or employers shall appoint - e) à prendre en cas d'incendie. - (2) Les procédures d'urgence visées au paragraphe ( 1 ) précisent : - a) le plan d'évacuation d'urgence, le cas échéant, ou le plan d'évacuation des employés ayant besoin d'une aide particulière à suivre en cas d'incendie; - b) la description…
[5] Occupational Health and Safety Code
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## Emergency warning system 703.1 (1) An employer must establish and implement an emergency warning system that alerts workers of an emergency that requires workers to be promptly evacuated. 703.1 (2) An employer must ensure the emergency warning system required by subsection (1) is inspected and tested at reasonably practicable intervals to ensure it is operating properly. AR 242/2022 s123 ## Evacuation 703.2 An employer must ensure that - (a) a mock exercise for evacuation of an underground mine is conducted with all workers at least annually, and - (b) a report is made of the exercise, including identifying any remedial actions undertaken to address any deficiencies. AR 242/2022 s123 ## Emergency response station 703.3 (1) An employer must establish, maintain and operate an emergency response station and provide facilities for conducting rescue operations and other emergency work. 703.3 (2) An employer must ensure that sufficient quantities of rescue equipment and personal protective equipment are available to workers for immediate use at an emergency response station. AR 242/2022 s123 ## Respiratory protective equipment for emergency escape 703.4 (1) An employer must ensure that - (a) each worker who goes underground is provided with self-rescue personal protective equipment that complies with Part 18 and is rated at a minimum of one hour, - (b) each worker is in possession of self-rescue personal protective equipment at all times when underground, and - (c) additional self-rescue personal protective equipment is stored and located at strategic places underground between the most distant working face and the exits. ## 703.4 (2) An employer must ensure that each worker - (a) receives training in the proper procedures for the use, donning and switch-over of self-rescue personal protective equipment during an emergency, and - (b) is aware of the locations of the additional self-rescue personal protective equipment referred to in subsection (1)(c). …
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