EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

QSAFE TRAINING CENTER

 COURSE OBJECTIVES
• This training course is intended to be a guide for
developing a comprehensive “Emergency Procedure”
for a specific construction site, building & facility.
• To minimize the risk of injury & loss of life in the event of
an emergency.
• To facilitate a timely and effective response in the event
of an emergency being declared.
• To minimize the possibility of panic;
• To enable employees to leave an endangered place in
the shortest practicable time; and
• To enable emergency responders to respond in the
shortest practicable time.
 INTRODUCTION
▪ PANICKING DUE TO EMERGENCY HAS RESULTED CASUALTIES.
• ROOT CAUSES:
✓ No written emergency response procedure.
✓ No proper training & drills.
▪ Emergencies and Disasters - at office, plant facilities and home -
and their associated costs can be devastating in terms of
employee casualties, business interruption, loss of assets, etc.
▪ Emergencies may happen despite preventive measures.
Management can reduce frequency of occurrence and severity
of injuries or damage with correct identification and evaluation
of hazards, effective preparation/ planning, training, and
implementation.
 WHAT IS AN EMERGENCY?
• EMERGENCY can be defined as any unplanned event that
jeopardizes the occupants, the contents, and/or physical
structure of the building.
• EXAMPLE OF EMERGENCIES:
• Fire • Typhoon • Flood
• Earthquake • Spill • Bomb Threat
• Explosion • Power Failure • Terrorism
• Crime • Aircraft Collision • Structure Collapse
 EXAMPLE OF EMERGENCIES:
(CONT’D.)

• Elevator Failure • Executive • Water Leak

Kidnapping
• Nuclear Incident • Medical • Vehicular Accident
Emergency
• Traffic • Marine Accident • Train/Subway
Accident
• Damaging Rumor • Pilferage • Telecommunications
• Hazardous Material • Heating/Cooling Failure
Release System Failure
 CONSTRUCTION SITE EMERGENCY
REQUIREMENTS
• EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBERS (STICKERS/PAPER)
✓ Police / Fire / Hospital / Company / Client / Etc.
• EMERGENCY HOSPITAL LOCATIONS (MAP)
✓ 5 km. away / 25 min.
• PROJECT AMBULANCE (OR HELICOPTER)
✓ List of Responsible Drivers
✓ Maintenance
✓ Availability always.
 CONSTRUCTION SITE EMERGENCY
REQUIREMENTS
• EMERGENCY EVACUATION PLAN
✓ Framed
✓ Posted at Strategic Location
• EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROCEDURE
✓ Approved
✓ Notice Board
✓ Tool Box Meeting
 CONSTRUCTION SITE EMERGENCY
REQUIREMENTS
• EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM (ERT)
✓ Competent Persons
✓ Approved
✓ Notice Board
✓ Training
✓ Regular Meeting
✓ Uniforms
• DRILLS
• REPORTS / RECORDS
 EMERGENCY RESPONSE SET-UP
• Who will order the evacuation?
• When will the order be given?
• How will notification be made?
• Who will supervise the evacuation?
• How long will evacuation take?
• How will evacuation routes be maintained?
• How will occupants with special needs be accommodated?
• Who will verify that evacuation is complete?
• How long will people need to remain in the evacuation area?
• What provisions will be needed at relocation area?
 EMERGENCY RESPONSE ORGANIZATION
TYPHOON/ FIRE SPILL EVAC COMMUNI MEDICAL SECURIT TRANSPORT
EARTHQUA BRIGADE TEAM UATI CATION TEAM Y /TRAFFIC
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TEAM

DISASTER HYDRANT CONTAI SEARCH PR MAN MEDICAL AREA TRAFFIC

COORDINATO MAN NMENT & OFFICER SECURITY OFFICER 1
R & RESCUE OFFICER
RECOV 2
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FIELD OFFICER HOSE MAN 1 CLEANI AREA COMMUNICATI FIRST AID AREA TRAFFIC
NG COORD ONS PERSONNEL SECURITY OFFICER 2
INATOR COORDINATO OFFICER
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PERSONNEL HOSE MAN 2

NOZZLE MAN
REMOTE
FIXED/
OSCILLATING
MONITOR
CONTROLLER
 EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROCEDURE
IN CASE OF ACCIDENT / INJURIES
• In case of an accident / injury that requires medical attention,
send a person to call the project first aid facility or clinic.
• The project ambulance shall immediately dispatch with the Site
Nurse and/ or First Aider to the scene of the emergency upon
receiving the call and then onto the point medical treatment.
• The Site Nurse and/or First Aider shall render first aid and
assistance as appropriate.
• If injured person(s) needs to be taken to the hospital, the HSE
Engineer will telephone the hospital ahead to advise of the
incoming emergency.
 EMERGENCY RESPONSE
PROCEDURE IN CASE OF FIRE
• Raise the fire alarm or call the Fire Emergency Phone
Number (as posted) in your area.
• If possible, attack the fire with fire extinguisher or fire
hose to put out the fire. However, do not put yourself
at risk.
• Should the fire get out of control, leave the area
immediately & proceed to designated assembly
area point.
 EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROCEDURE
IN CASE OF CHEMICAL INTOXICATION
• Chemical intoxication is life threatening. It should be instituted promptly.
• Skin Contamination: Remove the victim from source of contamination.
Remove all contaminated clothing. Wash affected area with soap &
running water. Get medical assistance; call the Site Nurse and/or First
Aider.
• Eye Contamination: Hold eyelids & wash affected eye with gentle stream
of clean water immediately. Wash the affected area for 10-15 minutes.
Do not use chemicals or drugs in washing because it may increase the
extent of injury. Get medical assistance; call the Site Nurse and/or First
Aider.
• Inhalation: Remove the victim from the area of exposure. If the victim is in
a confined space do not go in after him without any knowledge on
rescue procedure & appropriate PPE.
 DRILLS
• FIRE FIGHTING DRILL • FIRE EVACUATION DRILL
• Training • Announced / Unannounced
• Resource Person (Local Fire • At least Twice (2x) Yearly
Dept.) • ERT Meeting
• Fire Extinguishers • Permits (Local Fire Dept./Nearby
• Water Hose / Bucket Occupants/Clients)
• FIRST AID RESCUE DRILL • Evacuation Plan
• Erector fell from 15m high & hit • Assembly Area
the ground • Communication
• Erector fell but suspended on
the lifeline!
• SPILL RESCUE DRILL
• One drum of gasoline spilled
 HANDLING OF THE NEWS MEDIA
• Who is responsible as spokesperson?
• All other persons should be instructed not to discuss
the situation with outsiders.
• “Sorry better talk to Mr. Rightman for details!”
• Accurate information only! KISS...!
• Restriction on site!