3.15.2emergency Response

Emergency Response
Emergency Response
Overview
Due to the nature of emergencies, it can be difficult to plan for every emergency that could possibly occur in the workplace. It is important to have an overall strategy that will allow employees to respond in a manner whereby their health and safety will be protected
Overview
Fires and explosions kill more than 200 and injure more than 5,000 workers each year There is a long and tragic history of workplace fires in this country caused by problems with fire exits and extinguishing systems Regulation requires employers to provide proper exits, fire fighting equipment, and employee training to prevent fire deaths and injuries in the workplace
Purpose & Scope

Purpose In any disaster or emergency, there may not be time to follow all the procedures to the letter. However, responding appropriately to emergency situations will minimize injury, loss of life and damage to property The Company has established this policy to prepare employees to respond quickly and appropriately to emergency situations
Scope
This policy applies to all company employees
Emergency Planning
Each facility must develop a written emergency action plan that describes responses for all potential emergency situations as applicable to the facility This plan must be reviewed periodically in safety meetings and coordinated with: area employees the local fire department and hospital and other emergency response groups as necessary
Emergency Action Plan

Describes actions that must be taken to ensure employee safety in emergencies Includes floor plans or maps which show emergency escape routes Tells employees what actions to take in emergency situations Covers reasonably expected emergencies, such as fires, explosions, toxic chemical releases, blizzards, and floods
Exit Route
A continuous and unobstructed path of exit travel from any point within a workplace to a place of safety (including refuge areas) Consists of three parts:
Exit access
Exit Exit discharge
Exit Discharge
Each exit discharge must lead directly outside or to a street, walkway, refuge area, public way, or open space with access to the outside that is large enough to accommodate all building occupants likely to use the exit route
Exit stairs that continue beyond the level on which the exit discharge is located must be interrupted on that level by doors, partitions, or other effective means that clearly indicate the direction of travel to the exit discharge
Exit Doors Must Be Unlocked

Must be able to open from the inside at all times without keys, tools, or special knowledge Device such as a panic bar that locks only from the outside is permitted
Must be free of any device or alarm that could restrict emergency use if the device or alarm fails
May be locked from the inside only in mental, penal, or correctional facilities where there is constant supervision
Locked and blocked exit
Side-Hinged Exit Door

Must be used to connect any room to an exit route
A door that connects any room to an exit route must swing out in the direction of exit travel if the room is designed to be occupied by more than 50 people or contains high hazard contents
Exit Marking
Each exit must be clearly visible and marked with an Exit sign Each exit route door must be free of decorations or signs that obscure the visibility of the door
Exit Marking (contd)

If the direction of travel to the exit or exit discharge is not immediately apparent, signs must be posted along the exit access indicating direction to the nearest exit The line-of-sight to an exit sign must clearly be visible at all times
Exit Marking (contd)
Each doorway or passage along an exit access that could be mistaken for an exit must be marked Not an Exit or similar designation, or be identified by a sign indicating its actual use (e.g., closet).
Drills
Company facility emergency drills should be conducted at least annually to monitor the effectiveness of all existing emergency procedures and the availability of necessary emergency equipment All personnel must respond as if an actual emergency existed
Reporting Emergencies
Regardless of whether at a customer site or a Company facility, all employees must be trained in: the potential for emergency situation in their work areas and the detection of leaks, spills, fire hazards and other abnormal conditions
Reporting Emergencies
Employees must immediately report all leaks, spills, accidents and other abnormal conditions to:
their immediate supervisor or

the person in charge of the facility. Note: Some incidents must be reported to regulatory agencies and the employer and employees involved can be subject to serious fines and penalties for failure to report such an incident
Personal Response
Regardless of whether at a customer site or a Company facility, all employees must be knowledgeable of: the emergency plan and procedures and what is expected of them in an emergency situation
Supervisor Responsibility
Supervisors will:
familiarize themselves with the emergency response plan and use it as a topic for discussion in monthly safety meetings In emergencies, particularly where there is damage or injury, local management shall take a headcount to identify any missing employees
Employee Responsibility
Employees are asked to: use good judgment remain calm avoid risk or danger simply to save equipment or facilities immediately notify their immediate supervisors of the incident and any injured workers and follow the instructions of supervisors and civil authorities
Civil Disorders
Civil disorder can happen at any time. Civil disorder includes riots, crimes, hostage situations etc
Employee
All employees will follow this procedure as closely as possible:
Comply with the perpetrators wishes and do not resist. In these situations, Precisions primary goal is to get the perpetrators out of the building and prevent injury to the employees
Call the civil authorities as quick as possible (police, fire department)
Notify HSE Coordinator, ER Coordinator, or Human Resources Director
Chemical Spills
Chemical Spills and gas leaks are usually local in nature. However a serious incident can result in fires and explosions. Exercise extreme caution when dealing with chemicals and gases
Employee
Notify your supervisor or the Communications Desk at once of a chemical spill or gas leak
Start the evacuation of all employees from the affected area if they deem that there is a risk to the safety or health of the employees
Only trained personnel will contain the spill or leak
Explosion
Explosions happen without warning but are usually localized. Fires often result from explosions. Employees must be alert to possibilities of additional explosions or fires, particularly if natural gas or flammable substances are involved
Employee
Notify the Communications Desk (Dispatch office) of:
What has exploded

Size, scope and location of the affected area Begin evacuating employees from the affected area
Communications
Call Emergency Notify the HSE Coordinator Wait for further instructions
Floods
Flooding is usually not sudden. Warnings generally precede floods. Implement the following process when warnings are received or danger is recognized
Employee
Bring as much equipment as possible inside To whatever extent possible, PT.Newtech Energy employees will move the remaining equipment to elevated areas. When this is not possible, cover the equipment with water protective covering to prevent rust and water damage Secure all doors, windows, vents and shutters from the inside
Follow the directions of supervisors and civil authorities

Provide security for the facility if asked after the storm

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Emergency Response

Purpose & Scope

Emergency Action Plan

Exit Doors Must Be Unlocked

Locked and blocked exit

Side-Hinged Exit Door

Exit Marking (contd)

Exit Marking (contd)

their immediate supervisor or

Notify HSE Coordinator, ER Coordinator, or Human Resources Director

What has exploded

Follow the directions of supervisors and civil authorities

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