Emergency Response | Emergency Response Team (ERT) | Emergency response plan

 Emergency Response | Emergency Response Team (ERT) | Emergency response plan

Emergency response

 

Emergency Response | Emergency Response Team (ERT) | Emergency response plan

 

Emergency Response

The emergency response includes any systematic response to an unexpected or dangerous occurrence. The goal of an emergency response procedure is to mitigate the impact of the event on people and the environment. Emergency response plans are a critical component of workplace safety.

Response time is an important aspect of emergency response. This refers to how long it takes emergency responders to arrive at the scene of an emergency after the emergency response system has been activated. A long response time can result in increased and permanent damage, a higher likelihood of fatalities, and greater distress to those involved. As such, response time is often used as a proxy for the effectiveness of an emergency response program.

In an emergency or upon hearing the fire alarm, every supervisor will ensure the following:

·         All work is stopped at once;

·         All equipment is shut down and put in a safe place;

·         All workers are evacuated to the pre-determined assembly point in an orderly manner;

·         A roll call is taken, and every person is counted against the attendance sheet;

·         Get ready for Emergency Evacuation if it becomes uncontrollable

·         In case of injury, a trained first aider will give first aid and evacuate the victim if necessary

·         Assist the injured where possible and avoid creating a panic

·         Shut off all spark-producing equipment in use

When the fire or gas release alarm sounds the following procedures will be followed:

·         All vehicles and mobile equipment traffic will stop and have engines turned off.

·         All clearance certificates, confined space entry, and hot work permits are automatically suspended until the all-clear siren has sounded or is otherwise directed by the company.

·         All Personnel will stop all work, turn off all equipment, and walk to their designated assembly point.

·         Work will not resume until the all-clear signal sounds.

Emergency Response Team (ERT)

Throughout the project execution on-site, the HSE will develop the ERT to be able to deal with flood emergencies that arise in workplaces including remote locations. Subcontractors will provide qualified personnel and emergency equipment.

·         In the event of any emergency call on the emergency numbers (ETF);

·         Immediately alert all members of ERT by radio or mobile telephone.

·         The emergency Evacuation Plan will be activated by ERT.

·         The ERT will proceed with their respective vehicles to areas on-site where personnel is working to alert them of an emergency by horns sounding and hazard warning light flashing.

·         First Aid Boxes and Fire Extinguishers will also be provided.

Upon being instructed to return to work by the Site Supervisor, the HSE will disseminate the return-to-work instruction to the subcontractor HSE/ representative and will conduct a toolbox meeting before commencing work.

Emergency Control Functions

Assembly Point

Evacuation team to account for all employees and visitors at the Assembly Area. Alerting Personnel, the following apply during fires and other workplace emergencies requiring evacuation:

·         The fire alarm will be activated and personnel will calmly evacuate using designated escape routes giving vocal alarms of “FIRE”, etc.

·         On hearing the warning signal/alarm, all employees will proceed immediately to the nearest Assembly point, and also the equipment will be placed in its designated places.

·         All the personnel will stay at the assembly point till further instructions;

·         Keep the zone affected by the fire clear and remove any vehicles that could cause a restriction to the emergency team;

·         No one is permitted to return to work until notification has been received from operations or the Company’s representative that it is safe to do so.

·         Personnel will look into rooms as they leave the suite and notify personnel to exit; do not delay your evacuation for this purpose.

·         Personnel will assemble and remain in the evacuation Assembly Point. Leaving the group or failing to report to the Evacuation Assembly Point can cause unnecessary effort in locating personnel believed to be missing.

·         Immediately notify your area supervisor or the Emergency Coordinator of missing or unaccounted-for personnel.

·         Stay alert and listen for instructions.

·         Await guidance to disperse, return to the building or take additional measures.

·         In the event of a Medical or other emergency that does NOT require evacuation, CALL “Central Emergency Contact” to alert Concerned Authorities and notify the Emergency Coordinator.

Evacuation

Evacuate the building along evacuation routes to primary assembly areas outside.

• Redirect building occupants to stairs and exits away from the fire.

• Prohibit the use of elevators.

• Evacuation team to account for all employees and visitors at the Assembly Area.