Safety Talk on Emergency Preparedness & Response

BENEFITS

Emergencies in the workplace can take many forms, from fires, explosions and chemical spills to floods, tornadoes and hurricanes to terrorist attacks. It’s critical that your company has a plan for dealing with all emergencies and that workers understand what they’re supposed to do in the event of an emergency.

HOW TO USE THE TOOL

Tailor this handout to comply with your company’s emergency preparedness and response program and give it to all workers.

 

OTHER RESOURCES:

Responding to Emergencies: What Do the OHS Laws Require’

Hazardous Substances: How to Comply with TDGA Emergency Response Plan Requirements

Earthquake Activities Preparedness Checklist for Businesses

ERAP Application Checklist

Want more safety talks like this one’ Go to Safety Smart Online, which provides safety coordinators with tools to help them reinforce learning and manage their safety program, such as safety talks, quizzes, cost-of-injury worksheets and injury tracking forms.