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Emergency drill evaluation should measure whether the exercise demonstrated that the emergency plan is workable, roles are understood, hazards are recognized quickly, and responders can protect workers without creating additional risk. At minimum, the evaluation criteria should align with the written emergency response or fire safety plan and verify pre-emergency planning, personnel roles and lines of authority, communication procedures, emergency recognition and prevention, safe distances and refuge areas, site security and control, evacuation routes and procedures, emergency medical treatment and first aid, alerting and response procedures, PPE and emergency equipment, and critique/follow-up requirements. A sound evaluation also checks whether the plan addresses reporting to outside agencies and whether the written plan is maintained as a distinct, accessible document. [2] [8] [6]

Recommended performance assessment criteria:

  • Activation and recognition: time from scenario initiation to alarm, recognition of the emergency, and notification of internal and external responders.
  • Response time: time to incident command activation, responder turnout, arrival at scene, accountability completion, evacuation completion, and first aid or rescue initiation.
  • Communication effectiveness: clarity, accuracy, redundancy, radio discipline, alarm audibility, notification of contractors/visitors, and whether communications flowed through the designated command structure.
  • Evacuation performance: route selection, use of alternate exits, movement to assembly areas, accounting for all personnel, support for disabled or injured workers, and control of personnel who must remain to operate critical equipment.
  • Incident command performance: whether a single incident commander was established promptly, authority was clear, tasks were delegated appropriately, span of control was maintained, and safety/site control functions were assigned.
  • Tactical safety: correct use of PPE, hazard isolation, safe distances, refuge areas, decontamination where applicable, and control of access to the scene.
  • Resource readiness: availability and condition of emergency equipment, medical supplies, communications equipment, maps/site plans, and contact lists.
  • Coordination with off-site responders: liaison effectiveness, transfer of information on hazards and facility layout, and compatibility of joint response procedures.
  • Outcome quality: whether drill objectives were met, whether injuries/exposures would likely have been prevented, and whether the scenario was stabilized using procedures consistent with the written plan.

[3] [7] [12] For response-time evaluation, use objective timestamps and compare them to pre-established targets based on hazard severity and site conditions. Typical drill metrics include alarm initiation time, time to notify emergency services, time to establish incident command, time to begin evacuation, time to complete accountability, time to deploy first aid or rescue resources, and time to transfer command or information to outside responders. For higher-risk rescue scenarios, the evaluation should also consider whether communications allow rescue requests to be transmitted without delay and whether the rescue capability can be dispatched quickly enough for the hazard involved. [4] [12]

Communication effectiveness should be evaluated on whether alarms were recognized, messages were timely and accurate, roles and lines of authority were understood, and all responder communications were coordinated through the incident command structure. Assess whether workers knew preferred reporting methods, whether emergency contacts were current, whether contractors and off-site responders received the information they needed, and whether radio traffic or other communications created confusion or delay. [2] [8] [11]

Evacuation evaluation should confirm that escape procedures worked under realistic conditions, primary and alternate routes were usable, assembly areas were appropriate, and all personnel were accounted for. The review should also verify procedures for employees who remain behind for critical shutdown tasks, rescue and medical duties, and accommodations for disabled workers, visitors, and contractors. If the drill involves hazardous substances or fire response, evaluate whether safe distances, refuge areas, and site control were maintained throughout the evacuation. [6] [11] [8]

Incident command should be reviewed for prompt establishment of command, clear authority, effective delegation, accountability, and integration of in-house and off-site resources. A compliant system has one person in charge, routes communications through a central command point, and assigns functions such as medical, evacuation, resources, safety, and site control as incident complexity increases. The after-action review should determine whether command decisions reduced confusion, improved safety, and matched the scale of the incident. [9] [9] [10]

The after-action review should be conducted promptly after the exercise and should be structured, evidence-based, and corrective-action oriented. At minimum, capture what happened, what was expected to happen, what went well, what failed or nearly failed, why gaps occurred, and what changes are required in procedures, staffing, equipment, training, or coordination. OSHA guidance specifically expects critique of drills with follow-up, and rescue practice critiques should identify and correct deficiencies in procedures, equipment, training, or staffing. The employer should receive the critique results and the corrections made. [4] [8] [2]

A practical after-action review format should include:

  1. Exercise identification: date, time, location, scenario, objectives, participating departments, observers, and evaluators.
  2. Timeline: exact sequence of notifications, command activation, evacuation, accountability, responder arrival, medical actions, and termination.
  3. Performance against objectives: met, partially met, or not met, with evidence.
  4. Strengths: practices that should be sustained.
  5. Deficiencies: procedural, training, staffing, equipment, communication, command, or documentation gaps.
  6. Root causes: unclear roles, inadequate training, outdated contact lists, poor alarm coverage, insufficient equipment, unrealistic assumptions, or contractor integration failures.
  7. Corrective actions: specific action, responsible person, due date, interim controls, and verification method.
  8. Lessons learned: what should change in plans, drills, procurement, training, and coordination with outside agencies.
  9. Management review and closure: sign-off, resource approval, and confirmation that actions were completed and communicated.

[4] [3] [2] Corrective actions should be prioritized by risk. Immediate actions address life-safety gaps such as failed alarms, blocked exits, missing accountability, unclear command, inadequate PPE, or inability to summon rescue promptly. Medium-term actions often include revising the emergency plan, updating maps and contact lists, retraining workers, improving contractor briefing, increasing drill frequency, or upgrading communications and emergency equipment. Long-term actions may include redesigning layouts, adding alternate exits or refuge areas, formalizing mutual-aid arrangements, or strengthening the incident management system. [6] [5] [7]

Lessons learned should be translated into measurable improvements. Common lessons include the need for alternate exits, better employee accounting, designated rendezvous points, accommodations for disabled workers, clearer authority, stronger responder partnerships, and more realistic drills in locations that closely resemble actual emergency conditions. Where rescue capability is part of the plan, drills should be practiced at least annually unless an actual rescue has occurred within that period, and more frequent drills are advisable where rescues may occur. [7] [5] [4]

For OSHA compliance, the drill and after-action process should demonstrate that the employer has a written emergency action, fire safety, or emergency response plan appropriate to the hazards; that the plan includes required elements; that workers have been trained on it; that the plan is reviewed, updated, and accessible; and that drills are critiqued with follow-up. For hazardous substance emergency response, OSHA expects an ICS, coordinated communications, evacuation procedures, emergency medical provisions, PPE and emergency equipment, and critique/follow-up. Depending on the workplace, related obligations may also arise under confined space, fire protection, first aid, respiratory protection, and local/state emergency planning rules. [6] [8] [12]

Regulatory safety documentation should be retained in an organized drill file. At minimum, keep the written emergency plan and revisions, hazard assessments, site maps and evacuation routes, command structure/ICS assignments, emergency contact and notification lists, training records, drill scenarios and objectives, attendance rosters, evaluator notes, response-time logs, communications logs, accountability sheets, equipment inspection records, critique or after-action reports, corrective-action trackers, and evidence of closure. If contractors or off-site responders are involved, retain records showing they were briefed and provided hazard and facility information. Where jurisdiction-specific rules apply, also retain any records expressly required by the applicable occupational health and safety code. [1] [5] [11]

A strong emergency drill program is not just a compliance exercise; it is a closed-loop improvement system. Plan the exercise around realistic hazards, evaluate objective performance criteria, document the results, assign corrective actions with deadlines and owners, verify completion, and feed the lessons learned back into the written emergency plan, training, equipment readiness, and future drills. That approach best supports worker protection, regulatory defensibility, and operational readiness. [4] [6] [2]

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[1] MNOSHA Directive | 29 CFR 1910.119 and 29 CFR 1926.64, Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals - Compliance Guidelines and Enforcement Procedures

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# Yes No (cont.) ## Records Review (cont.) MNOSHA Instruction CPL 2-2.45B December 19, 2022 a facility site plan and marked routes for evacuation from the facility and assembly areas. - Procedures for post-evacuation employee accounting? ? Yes No Tip: The emergency action plan should indicate the locations for employee assembly following an evacuation and should designate the personnel with responsibility for accounting for employees after evacuation. • Preferred means to report emergencies? ? Yes No - Tip: The emergency evacuation plan should include a notification list-indicating the means and method for reporting the emergency, including the Fire Department, the Police, Hospitals, and Corporate Personnel. - Duties and procedures of employees who: • Remain to operate critical equipment ? Yes ? No - Tip: In emergency situations where continued operation is necessary, personnel who have these responsibilities should have detailed procedures reflecting their responsibilities and the types of safety precaution that should be taken to protect them from exposure to hazards. • Perform rescue and medical duties? ? Yes No - Tip: The emergency action plan should have written procedures for those employees who are responsible for rescue and recovery (see also confined space rescue requirements) and medical duties (such as First Aid or CPR) during emergencies. In particular, an emergency response coordinator or an incident commander should be named in the plan. - The names of persons or locations to contact for more action plan information? ? Yes ? No - Tip: A central contact person should be appointed with the facility and should be responsible for providing additional information to employees and agencies regarding emergency response. • Employee alarm systems? ? Yes No - Tip: Alarm systems consistent with OSHA 1910.165 should be included in the emergency action plan. 2. Is the written plan available? [.38(a)(1)] ? Yes ? No - Tip: The…

[2] OSHA Quick Card - Evaluation of Fire and Rescue Services

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# Evaluation of Fire and Rescue Services (cont.) ## Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Response (cont.) <table><tr><th>Information on the layout of the facility, including access routes to potential fire sites</th><th>Yes</th><th>No</th></tr><tr><td>• How hose and coupling connections are to be made compatible and their locations</td><td>Yes</td><td>No 2</td></tr><tr><td>Does the policy contain a list of qualified individuals, emergency contacts and phone numbers?</td><td>Yes</td><td>No 2</td></tr><tr><td>Has the rescue team been trained and know how to use appropriate PPE, including respirators, and any special equipment that may be necessary for confined space rescue?</td><td>Yes</td><td>No</td></tr><tr><td>Has the rescue team conducted a drill using practice dummies and rescue equipment during the last 12 months?</td><td>Yes</td><td>No</td></tr><tr><td>Has a live response exercise or drill been done in locations that closely represent those locations where an actual rescue may be required?</td><td>Yes</td><td>No</td></tr><tr><td>Does at least one person on the rescue team have current certification on basic first aid that includes maintenance of an airway, control of bleeding, maintenance of circulation, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills?</td><td>Yes</td><td>No</td></tr><tr><td>If contract employers are present on-site, have they received training on workplace hazards, safety rules, and emergency response policy?</td><td>Yes</td><td>No</td></tr><tr><td>Off-Site Response</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Does the response policy include the following?</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>• Types of incidents the organization is expected to respond</td><td>Yes</td><td>2 No</td></tr><tr><td>• Liaison between the facility and the outside organization</td><td>Yes</td><td>No 2</td></tr><tr><td>• Procedures for obtaining outside assistance</td><td>Yes</td><td>2 No</td></tr><tr><td>Has a copy of rescue policies been provided to the off-site rescue team for prompt …

[3] OSHA Quick Card - Evaluation of Fire and Rescue Services

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OSHA Shipyard Employment Fact Sheet # Evaluation of Fire and Rescue Services When welding, grinding, torch cutting, and similar activities occur near combustible materials — such as fuels, cargo, building materials, and debris ― small fires can occur and quickly get out of control. Oxygen-enriched atmospheres can cause ordinarily fire-resistant materials to readily burn. Often, these fire-producing activities occur in enclosed or confined spaces where combustible gases and toxic fumes can build up to unsafe levels or deplete oxygen. This makes it more difficult for workers to escape and be rescued. An effective rescue and response plan is essential for saving workers' lives in shipyards where fires are a common hazard. This document and checklists can help employers in the shipyard industry to evaluate the adequacy of their fire and rescue response capabilities. Where assessment results indicate inadequacies, a more thorough evaluation should be performed to ensure that fire and rescue services can respond effectively. Requirements for worker protection from fire hazards are in 29 CFR 1915 Subpart P - Fire Protection in Shipyard Employment. Included in this subpart are elements designed to ensure adequate fire response, including planning, training, equipment requirements, and response methods. Other relevant OSHA requirements include 29 CFR 1915.12(e) through (f) that address emergency procedures and rescue teams for confined and enclosed spaces, or other dangerous atmospheres, and 29 CFR 1915.87(c)(1)(ii) for medical services and first aid providers. Make sure your facility is ready for an emergency by: • Having a written fire safety plan that covers policies for fire, rescue, and emergency response. Review and update the plan at least annually. • Training workers on the fire safety plan, including hazards, controls, fire safety, health rules, and emergency procedures. Workers designated to fight fires must be trained on the fire safety plan's written operat…

[4] OSHA Quick Card - Evaluation of Fire and Rescue Services

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# Evaluation of Fire and Rescue Services (cont.) The checklists below provide a series of questions to assist in determining whether your facility is prepared to respond to a fire or other emergency. ## Fire Safety Plan <table><tr><th>Is there a written fire safety plan?</th><th>Yes</th><th>No O</th></tr><tr><td>Does the written fire safety plan include the following?</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>• Identification of fire hazards</td><td>Yes</td><td>≥ No</td></tr><tr><td>• Procedures for recognizing and reporting unsafe conditions</td><td>Yes</td><td>≥ No</td></tr><tr><td>Alarm procedures</td><td>Yes</td><td>≥ No</td></tr><tr><td>• Procedures for notifying workers and the fire response organization of a fire emergency</td><td>Yes</td><td>≥ No</td></tr><tr><td>Evacuation procedures, including ways to account for workers after evacuation</td><td>Yes</td><td>≥ No</td></tr><tr><td>• Whom to contact for additional information on the plan</td><td>Yes</td><td>No ≥</td></tr><tr><td>Policies for fire, rescue, and emergency response</td><td>Yes</td><td>No ≥</td></tr><tr><td>Has the written plan been reviewed with workers and accessible to all?</td><td>Yes</td><td>No ≥</td></tr><tr><td colspan="3">Does the written plan include the following for evacuation?</td></tr><tr><td>• Emergency escape procedures</td><td>Yes</td><td>No NO</td></tr><tr><td>Procedures for critical team members who must remain on-site during an evacuation</td><td>Yes</td><td>No</td></tr><tr><td>• Means of reporting fires</td><td>Yes</td><td>No</td></tr><tr><td>Methods to account for workers after an evacuation is completed</td><td>Yes</td><td>No</td></tr><tr><td>Has the plan been reviewed and updated annually, and have all changes been documented?</td><td>Yes</td><td>No</td></tr></table> ## Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Response <table><tr><th>Has a determination been made whether personnel in-house, off-site, or a combination thereof will be used for fire, rescue, and emergency response?</th><th>Ye…

[5] Emergency Response: A Dangerous Worksite – The World Trade Center

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## CONFINED SPACE (cont.) 22 23 ## LOOKING BACK OSHA's commitment to the WTC recovery involved more than 1,000 agency employees working 24 hours a day, seven days a week, alongside other federal, state and local agencies to ensure the safety and health of workers at the site. At the height of this effort, 75 OSHA staff worked the site each day and OSHA personnel provided more than 15,000 work shifts. ## OSHA • Collected more than 6,500 air and bulk samples to test for asbestos, lead, other heavy metals, silica, and various organic and inorganic compounds. • Conducted more than 24,000 evaluations of worker exposure. . Conducted sampling around-the-clock. • Distributed more than 131,000 respirators, 11,000 hard hats, 13,000 safety glasses and goggles, and more than 21,000 pairs of protective gloves. • Identified more than 9,000 hazards. After September 11, 2001, not one life was lost inside the green line during the recovery effort. ## LESSONS LEARNED OSHA learned a great deal at the WTC site, lessons that can help the agency improve its own emergency preparedness while also helping employers prepare for emergency response. ## EMPLOYER EMERGENCY EVACUATION PLANS OSHA suggests that workplaces review and practice their plans with an emphasis on the following: . Finding alternate exits. - Accounting for all employees. • Designating alternate rendezvous points. • Developing procedures for the disabled. ## EMERGENCY RESPONSE PARTNERSHIPS Emergency response partnerships, with clear lines of authority for all functions at a site and with special emphasis on safety and health, should be created immediately to promote effective disaster site management. In addition, OSHA recommends the following as key elements for emergency response partner- ships to consider in planning for disasters: ## EMERGENCY TRAINING For first responders and federal law enforcement agencies: . Develop outreach and training materials. • Address safety and health issues relate…

[6] Occupational Safety and Health Standards (OSHA 29 CFR 1910) - 1910.146 App F - Appendix F to § 1910.146 - Rescue Team or Rescue Service Evaluation Criteria (Non-Mandatory)

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# Occupational Safety and Health Administration (cont.) ## A. Initial Evaluation (cont.) 4. Does the rescue service meet all the requirements of paragraph (k)(2) of the standard? If not, has it developed a plan that will enable it to meet those requirements in the future? If so, how soon can the plan be implemented? 5. For off-site services, is the service willing to perform rescues at the employer's workplace? (An employer may not rely on a rescuer who declines, for whatever reason, to provide rescue services.) 6. Is an adequate method for communications between the attendant, employer and prospective rescuer available so that a rescue request can be transmitted to the rescuer without delay? How soon after notification can a prospective rescuer dispatch a rescue team to the entry site? 7. For rescues into spaces that may pose significant atmospheric hazards and from which rescue entry, patient packaging and retrieval cannot be safely accomplished in a relatively short time (15- 20 minutes), employers should consider using airline respirators (with escape bottles) for the rescuers and to supply rescue air to the patient. If the employer decides to use SCBA, does the prospective rescue service have an ample supply of replacement cylinders and procedures for rescuers to enter and exit (or be retrieved) well within the SCBA's air supply limits? 8. If the space has a vertical entry over 5 feet in depth, can the prospective rescue service properly perform entry rescues? Does the service have the technical knowledge and equipment to perform rope work or elevated rescue, if needed? 9. Does the rescue service have the necessary skills in medical evaluation, patient packaging and emergency response? 10. Does the rescue service have the necessary equipment to perform rescues, or must the equipment be provided by the employer or another source? ## B. Performance Evaluation - Rescue services are required by paragraph (k)(2)(iv) of the standard to practice rescues at l…

[7] Emergency Management Checklist

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# Emergency Management Checklist (cont.) ## What is an example of an emergency management checklist? (cont.) <table><tr><th colspan="6">Plan includes basic elements:</th></tr><tr><td>- Evacuation procedures</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>- Shutdown procedures</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>- Employee roll call procedures</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>- Rescue and medical duties</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>- Reporting procedures</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>- Fire prevention plan</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td colspan="5">All types of risks are considered:</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>- Natural</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>- Man-made</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>- Civil disorders</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>All hazardous products are listed</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Assessment includes adverse impact to locations that may be off-site</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Comprehensive incident investigation procedures exist</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Good housekeeping procedures exist</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Procedures exist for inspection or testing of critical equipment</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td colspan="6">Procedures call for the review for compliance with:</td></tr><tr><td>- Occupational Health and Safety Act for your jurisdiction</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>- National Fire Code</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>- National Electrical Code</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>- Environmental Protection Act</td><td></td><td></td…

[8] 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), …

[9] General Industry 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. T…

[10] 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

[11] OSH Enforcement Procedures | CPL 02-02-071 - Technical Enforcement and Assistance Guidelines for Hazardous Waste Site and RCRA Corrective Action Clean-up Operations

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# K. 1910.120(I) and 1926.65(1): Emergency Response (cont.) ## I. Purpose of Requirements (cont.) <table><tr><th>II. Compliance Checklist</th><th>OSHA Reference</th><th>Records Review</th><th>On-Site Conditions</th><th>Interviews</th></tr><tr><td colspan="5">NOTES:</td></tr><tr><td>4. Emergency Action Plan compliance checklist: Does the emergency response plan include all of the following required elements?</td><td>HAZWOPER</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>• Pre-emergency planning: Does the ERP consider all anticipated emergencies;</td><td>(b)(4)(ii)(H), (I)(1)(i), (1)(2)(i)</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>• Personal roles, lines of authority, and communication procedures;</td><td>(1)(2)(ii)</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>. Emergency recognition and prevention;</td><td>(1)(2)(iii)</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>. Safe distances and places of refuge;</td><td>(1)(2)(iv)</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>. Site security and control;</td><td>(1)(2)(v)</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>• Evaluation routes and procedures;</td><td>(1)(2)(vi)</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>. Decontamination procedures not covered elsewhere in the plan;</td><td>(1)(2)(vii)</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>• Emergency medical treatment and first aid;</td><td>(1)(2)(viii)</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>. Emergency alerting and response procedures;</td><td>(1)(2)(ix)</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>• Critique of response drills with follow-up;</td><td>(1)(2)(x)</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>PPE and emergency equipment;</td><td>(1)(2)(xi)</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>• Site topography, layout, and prevailing weather conditions; and</td><td>(1)(3)(i)(A)</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>. Procedures for reporting incidents to local, State, and Federal government agencies?</td><td>(1)(3)(i)(B)</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>NOT…

[12] 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…

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