EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN

Anthony Peduzzi
FIRE FIGHTER SALES AND SERVICE CO.  791 Commonwealth Drive Warrendale, PA 15086
 Table of Contents

Management Policy and Statement 2

Types of Emergencies 3
Active Shooter 4
Explosion 7
Strike 9
Carbon Monoxide 10
Hazardous Leak 12
Tornado 14
Hurricane 16
Fire 18
Earthquake 20
Gas Leak 22
Blizzard and Extreme Cold 24
Flash Floods 26
Communicable Diseases 27
Power Outage 29
Medical Emergency 31
Trips, Slips, and Falls 32
Communication Procedures 34
Employee Reporting Procedures 35
Education and Training 36
Evacuation Routes and Floor Plans 37
Aerial Views 39
Mustering Points 44

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Summary

Management Policy and Statement

Safety Policy
Fire Fighter Sales and Service Co. believes that the safety and health of the company, our employees
and the public are of great importance to successful business. Management believes that working
safely promotes quality, productivity and profitability. Avoidance of accidents and injuries is of critical
importance to the company, individual, and his/her family.

Management is committed to providing a safe place to work, the proper protective equipment, and a
work environment conducive to safe practices and policies. Therefore, every attempt will be made in
the planning, management and performance of all operations to prevent the possibility of accidents
occurring and to provide a safe and healthful workplace.

Fire Fighter’s Management Team intends to comply with the Occupational Safety & Health
Administration's standards and regulations and all other safety and health standards required by
Local or State government regulations.

Each employee will be held responsible for complying with safety and health rules, regulations,
procedures and Fire Fighter’s Health and Safety Program.

Peggy Malady
President

Purpose of the Emergency Response Plan

i. The Emergency Response Plan has been put in place to ensure that all the
employees located at this facility are prepared for unforeseen and hazardous
circumstances. The objective of this plan is to cover as many potential scenarios
as possible so that our employees know how to appropriately, and efficiently
deal with the situation.

ii. All employees will read the Emergency Response Plan so that there will be a
coordinated response and evacuation when it is required. It will be required that
all employees display a clear understanding of the procedures that are contained
in the ERP.

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Types of Emergencies

This list has been compiled to cover as many potential threats that this facility may face as
possible. Some of the threats are more likely to occur than others, but it is important to be
prepared for any potential emergency.

1. Active Shooter
2. Explosion
3. Strike
4. Carbon Monoxide
5. Hazmat Leak
6. Tornado
7. Hurricane
8. Fire
9. Earthquake
10. Gas Leak
11.. Blizzard/Extreme Cold
12. Flash Flood
13 Communicable Disease
14. Power Outage
15. Medical Emergency
16. Trips/Falls
17. Roadway Spills

These emergencies have been evaluated based on past events, statistics, current events, and other
major factors that will be used to calculate the effects they could potentially have on our employees
and production

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 Active Shooter

Potential for Occurrence: In a recent study done by the FBI between the years of 2000
through 2013, there were a total of 160 mass shootings. In those shootings there were a total
of 1,043 casualties with 486 fatalities and 557 wounded. Out of those 160 mass shooting
events, it was determined that the largest percentage of incidents—45.6 percent—took place in
a commercial environment. This is a very concerning statistic to us here in the workplace. Most
big media coverage likes to focus on mass shootings that occur in schools, this makes it easy for
us to forget that we are also in danger here at work. It is important not to develop the mindset
that “it will not happen here.” We must always prepare for the worst-case scenario so that if
this unfortunate event would occur, our employees know how to respond under pressure. A
fast and timely response is the difference between life or death in a situation such as this. Many
of these shootings occur due to disgruntled employees who are either upset about being fired,
conditions at home, or their working conditions. It is important to keep an eye open for an
employee who is showing signs of anger or distress that could potentially lead to violence.

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Consequences Caused by Emergency: It is very common for fatalities to result
from workplace shootings. In most cases they are revenge killings. Facility shutdown is the next
step, and the length of the shutdown can greatly vary. The shooting will have a severe impact
on the mental health of the employees long after the initial event. The reputation of the
company will also be greatly damaged.

Critical Equipment/Operations Disrupted: A shooting will have a much stronger

impact on human resources than on the building or structure itself. Operations will not be able
to resume until a full investigation has been complete and it is deemed safe to return to work
by law enforcement officials. Even after employees return to work, production will take some
time to reach full capacity due to the mental state of the employees. Potential media
congregating at the facility will also be a disruptive factor and it must be advised that only the
designated public relations individual speak to the media. Any structural damage must be
repaired before employees return to work.

On-Site Equipment Needed to Respond: The fact that there is no armed security
at this location makes it important to maintain a strong plan for communicating with local law
enforcement. The faster that we can communicate with first responders, the quicker they will

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be able to respond with the appropriate force necessary to handle the situation.
Communication to an outside source can be done through any of the phones located at each
individual desk. Communication can also be done using personal cell phones. All the doors in
the facility should be capable of locking and withstanding an attempted forced entry by an
assailant. All exit signs will be illuminated. It is also important to have backup lighting installed.

Emergency Response:
1. Ensure employees respond appropriately, either evacuating or barricading themselves in
place
2. Apply first aid to anyone who needs it IF you and the victim are in a safe location.
3. Proceed to muster point to get a head count if evacuated. If you have barricaded
yourself in place, use personal cell phone to report your location to designated
personnel.
4. Contact emergency personnel as soon as possible.

Recovery:
1. Designated personnel must gather headcount numbers along with a roster of names at
muster point.
2. After the headcount is complete, report this number to emergency personnel, along
with the names of employees that are missing.
3. Follow instructions from emergency responders from this point on.

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 Explosions

Potential of Occurrence: Due to the nature of fire suppression systems, explosions are
a very real possibility. The main culprit for explosions in fire suppression are portable fire
extinguishers. Employees in our facility are constantly filling and inspecting portable fire
extinguishers. The most recent case study of a fire extinguisher exploding happened at a facility
very similar to ours when two employees were severely injured while filling a fire extinguisher.
They failed to follow protocol and were filling the extinguisher beyond maximum pressure,
causing it to explode. This led to one employee losing both of his legs, and the other losing one
of his legs.

Consequences Caused by Emergency: In the event of an explosion, the damage to

the facility would most likely be catastrophic. There is also the potential to set off a chain
reaction of other explosions. Any employee that is near the explosion will most likely be
severely injured or killed. All production at the facility would come to a halt until the emergency
is handled and the damaged area is repaired. There would also have to be an investigation into
what caused the explosion. Normal work practices will not resume until the cause of the event
is found and corrected.

Critical Equipment/Operations Disrupted: All operations will stop until the

emergency is resolved, and the cause of the explosion is found and corrected. It is very likely

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that the fire extinguisher refilling station will be damaged and require repair or replacement.
Employees will also have to be retrained on safe practices to avoid further incidents.

On-Site Equipment Needed to Respond: The explosion will most likely result in a
sub sequent fire. Personnel who are trained on how to use a fire extinguisher will be dispatched
to try to subdue to fire while non-essential employees will be evacuated. The sprinkler system
will also be in use. Proper first aid kids and AED’s may be necessary as well.

On-Site Skills/Training Needed to Respond: Employees will need to be trained

on how to initially deal with explosions. This includes escape routes and muster points to ensure the
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safety of survivors, first aid measures for injured employees, and the contact information for the in-
house fire brigade or local emergency services. If a fire brigade is chosen, those employees must
know the dangers of dealing with different types of fires (i.e. chemical, oil, etc.), what PPE is
necessary, and where certain emergency equipment is located and when to use it.

Emergency Response:

1. Ensure employees around the hazard are safe.

2. Evacuate the area.
3. Apply first aid if needed.
4. Contact management.
5. Contact emergency units if necessary.

Recovery:
1. Ensure correct PPE is worn.
2. Account for all employees and determine who needs medical aid.
3. Work with emergency response teams to determine when it is safe for re-entry.

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 Picketing/Strike

Potential of Occurrence: This event is very unlikely to occur at our facility. It is still
important for us to have a procedure in place.

Consequences Caused by Emergency: The effects of the strike would depend on

who went on strike, and how many employees in total went on strike. The effects to the
company would be very negative both financially and it would be bad for our reputation. The
longer the strike, the more money that will be lost in business.

Critical Equipment and Operations Disrupted: No equipment will be damaged,

but all operations will either cease or e strongly disrupted.

On-Site Equipment Needed to Respond: On-site skills and training during the strike
would include trained security guards to keep the facility safe during potential protests.

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Emergency Response:
1. Ensure that employees have a safe way to enter work.
2. Have security monitor the employees that are on strike to make sure they aren’t
harassing employees or causing damage to property.
3. Keep management informed of the situation.
4. Contact local authorities in the case of violence or injury.

Recovery:
1. Make sure the area that was occupied has been cleaned.
2. Do a walk around inspection to ensure no damage was done to property or vehicles.

Carbon Monoxide

Potential for Occurrence: There is a high chance of being exposed to high levels
of Carbon Monoxide if proper procedures are not followed. There are multiple locations
throughout the facility that are at greater risk for exposure than others. The loading
dock is an area that is at higher risk due to the vehicle exhaust build up if it is not
properly ventilated. Another location where build-up could occur is inside the vehicle
itself. If a container is leaking Co2 into a vehicle, the driver will not be able to detect it
until he starts to feel the symptoms. We work with Co2 fire extinguishers so there is
always the potential for a leak.

Consequences Caused by Emergency: Due to carbon monoxide’s colorless

and odorless appearance, it is incredibly hard for workers to detect. If exposed for too long,
the chemical will eventually combine with the hemoglobin in a person’s blood effectively
decreasing the amount of oxygen getting to a person’s brain and rest of their body. This
danger by itself is enough to shut the entire facility down. Workers will have to be
evacuated, resulting in lost time and productivity. If medical treatment is needed for a
worker or group of workers, the costs of workers comp could bring unwanted expenses to
the company’s budget.

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 On-Site Equipment Need to Respond: The most effective equipment that
should be used to help reduce this problem is a good ventilation system. The HVAC system
should purify the indoor air about 35-80% of all the dust and gaseous particles in the
atmosphere ultimately minimizing the chance for an emergency to happen. Respirators
should be kept near all employees to use if needed. Lastly, carbon monoxide detectors
should be installed to warn employees of dangerous levels. This will give workers the time
to evacuate without exposing them to the gas for long periods of time. Ventilation is key.

On-Site Skills/Training Needed to Respond: Employees need to be

thoroughly trained on the dangers carbon monoxide poses to them while on the job. They
need to have a full understanding of the location of exit routes and immediate simple first
aid in case an employee develops symptoms of poisoning.

Emergency Response:
1. Ensure employees in and around the exposed area are safe.
2. Apply first aid if necessary.
3. Move affected employees to fresh air immediately.
4. Contact emergency units.
5. Contact management.

Recovery:
1. Ensure proper PPE is worn.
2. Ensure proper ventilation is used to filter the air.
3. Perform safety checks using detection systems.

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 Hazardous Leak

Potential for Occurrence: There are a large variety of different chemicals and gases
that are used and stored at this facility. A hazardous leak is most likely to occur is the
shop/warehouse part of the facility. Employees must be trained in detection of leaks, and the
use of spill kits if applicable.

Consequences Caused by Emergency: A hazardous leak can have multiple

consequences depending on the hazardous substance, but employee exposure is the utmost
concern. Chemical exposure can cause everything from skin irritation to loss of consciousness, or
death.

Critical Equipment and Operations Disrupted: A hazardous leak could cause a

complete evacuation of the facility or could halt production until the leak was properly cleaned up.
Affected employees also may need to seek medical attention depending on the exposure.

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On-Site Equipment Needed to Respond: Onsite equipment should consist of SDS
for all chemicals handled, proper labeling, emergency spill kits, personal protective equipment for
clean up or response, and emergency eye wash/showers.

On-Site Skills and Training Needed to Respond: All employees that are
handling hazardous material must be trained to properly handle any chemicals or hazardous
materials on site. The training that they receive will also cover what do in the case of a spill or
leak.

Emergency Response:
1. Ensure employees involved are safe.
2. Block off the affected area as best as possible.
3. Evacuate the area.
4. Contact management.
5. Contact emergency units if necessary.

Recovery:
1. Ensure proper PPE is worn to reduce exposure.
2. Clean up the area.
3. Disinfect affected items.

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 Tornado

Potential of Occurrence: From 1954 to 2016, there have been 20-recorded tornados in
Butler County, Pennsylvania. There has be 9 fatalities and 122 people injured from in those events.
The potential of occurrence of tornados is very low historically for Butler County but depending on
the size and path tornados have a lot of risks associated with them.

Consequences Caused by Emergency: Primary consequences caused by a tornado

are the destruction left from the high winds. A direct hit of a tornado could leave the facility
vulnerable to structural damage, which would greatly impact operations. Destruction would
include down power wires, trees, and residential debris in the local area. Secondary
consequences would include the loss of power and road closures due to debris and other travel
restrictions that would disrupt operations and employee commuting to work.

Critical Equipment and Operations Disrupted: If the facility were to take direct
hit from a tornado, all operations and equipment would be severely affected. Depending on the

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severity of the structural damage, it could take months to get the facility back up and running. A
tornado can destroy a building and everything inside of it.

On-Site Equipment Needed to Respond: Emergency equipment will include

backup lighting, flashlights, first aid kits, AED’s, and an intercom to alert employees to the
imminent threat.

On-Site Skills and Training Needed to Respond: Skills and training necessary to
respond to the emergency would include all employees having general knowledge of exit routes
and shelter points within the facility. It would be necessary for a percentage of employees to be
trained in CPR, first aid and use of fire extinguishers.

Emergency Response:

1. Shut down all operations.

2. Ensure all employees are accounted for and shelter-in-place in lower level offices away from any
windows.
3. Contact management.
4. Contact emergency units to determine when it would be safe to evacuate.

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 Hurricane

Potential of Occurrence: Since 1876, the remnants of 55 hurricanes or tropical storms

have hit Pennsylvania. 12 of these 55 storms produced record 24-hour rainfall for the city of
Pittsburgh. The most significant was on September 17, 2004, when Hurricane Ivan dropped 5.95
inches of rain over a 24-hour period.
Western Pennsylvania, on average, experiences rainfall from the remnants of a hurricane or
tropical storm twice every 5 years.

Consequences Caused by Emergency: Primary consequences caused by a

hurricane, or the remnants of, would include flooding, high winds and lightning. Secondary
consequences would include road closures due to flooding or debris and other travel
restrictions that would disrupt operations and employee commutes to work.

Critical Equipment and Operations Disrupted: The main area where we will be
affected is the ability for our employees to navigate the roads during this. If the flooding is

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strong enough, it will be difficult for employees to drive to work which will slow down
operations.

On-Site Equipment Needed to Respond: It will be important to have backup

lighting and flashlights due to the high likelihood of a power outage during a flood. Extra
batteries and first aid kits must also be maintained.

On-Site Skills and Training Needed to Respond: Skills and training necessary to
respond to the emergency would include all employees having general knowledge of exit routes
and shelter points within the facility. It would be necessary for a percentage of employees to be
trained in CPR, first aid and use of fire extinguishers.

Emergency Response:
1. Shut down operations if storm becomes severe enough.
2. Move employees to an area with no windows, the break room would work.
3. Keep employees there until the conditions outside improve enough to leave.
4. Only contact emergency personnel in a medical emergency.

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 Fire
Potential of Occurrence: Fires in the workplace come from very unexpected sources.
Most fires in the workplace occur between 12pm and 2 pm. The reason that most fires in the
workplace occur between 12 and 2 is because that is when most people are cooking lunch. Fires
can come from very unpredictable sources, so it is very important to be prepared.

Consequences Caused by the Emergency: The consequences will directly depend

on how severe the fire is, and where the fire is located at within the facility. It can range from a
small equipment fire that is quickly subdued, to large fire that burns the whole facility down. In
either case, the most valuable thing to protect is the lives of our employees.

Critical Equipment/Operations Disrupted: If we must evacuate the facility due to

any type of fire, obviously operations will be disrupted for that day. Any equipment that is
damaged by the fire will need to be replaced, and that also takes time.

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On-Site Equipment Needed to Respond: A robust fire suppression system has
been engineered into this facility including fire detectors and overlapping sprinkler systems. An
automated alarm system is incorporated that initiates contact with local emergency services
and activates the evacuation alarm for the facility. Other equipment required includes hand-
held fire extinguishers and written evacuation plans with building plans to direct employee
egress.

On-Site Skills/Training Needed to Respond: All employees need trained in the

execution of a safe evacuation. Employees must know routes of egress, mustering points,
methods for accountability, and be able to identify evacuation signals. Management of the fire
is the responsibility of public agencies.

Emergency Response:
1. Ensure individuals involved are safe.
2. Use fire extinguishers and any other extinguishing agents to ensure the fire does not spread.
3. Ensure untrained employees evacuate the area.
4. Apply first aid if needed.
5. Contact management.
6. Contact emergency units if necessary.

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 Earthquake

Potential of Occurrence: Even though earthquakes are not a very well-known hazard
when it comes to Pennsylvania, there are reports of them occurring. The last well-known
earthquake incident occurred on August 23, 2011 in Louisa, Virginia and the aftershock traveled
all the way through western Pennsylvania. The 5.8 magnitude earthquake had enough power to
send a shock wave 308 plus miles shaking up areas that usually aren’t known to have any sort
of earthquake affect whatsoever. While the aftershock was not powerful enough to cause
massive damage to any buildings, PENNDOT did check bridges and roadways for potential
damages. This unheard-of event makes the potential of this occurring very low, but in the
unlikely event that one does happen, the damages could be costly.

Consequences Caused by Hazard: If an earthquake were to strike our facility, certain

things should be considered. These natural disasters can cause massive structural damage
possibly weakening the integrity of the overall building. This would make it unsafe for any sort
of work to be done inside or around the building in the case of a collapse. Even if the
earthquake were a minor one, the building would need to be thoroughly checked for structural
damage before normal work operations can continue. This will cause time away from work for
employees and loss of productivity for management and the overall company.
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Critical Equipment/Operations Disrupted: All normal operations would need to
halt for the time being to ensure the safety of the entire workforce and public around the
building. Direct roadways/parking lots would need to be blocked off to make sure no
unauthorized personnel enter a possibly dangerous area. If structural damage does occur, the
building will need to be condemned and it will need to be closed to prepare for either
destruction or a lengthy renovation project. All these consequences will in turn cause a loss of
money from production delays and a loss of hours for employees.

On-Site Equipment Needed to Respond: First aid kits should be kept throughout
the entire building with more than enough supplies for all employees. An emergency
preparedness kit should be put together that includes more first aid including bandages,
medication, scissors, cold packs, splinting materials, etc. Also shovels, extra gloves,
blankets/sleeping bags, extra flashlights, matches, and other survival materials should be kept
within the kit. This will ensure in case of people becoming trapped, they have enough to survive
until help arrives.

On-Site Skills/Training Needed to Respond: Employees should be well trained on

escape routes and emergency procedures in the case of an earthquake. Muster points should
be thoroughly explained to all employees, so everyone knows exactly where to go with no
questions asked. Earthquake emergency procedures should be well rehearsed as many times as
management sees fit.

Emergency Response:

1. Shut down all operations.

2. Ensure all employees are accounted for and shelter-in-place in lower level offices away from any
windows.
3. Call 911 if any employee is seriously injured.
4. Contact management.

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 Gas Leak

Potential of Occurrence: Gas leaks occur far more often than we might realize. Due to
fact that we are constantly working with extinguishers and refill systems, the odds of a gas leak
are higher than at other facilities. There is also the potential for underground gas and pipelines
being ruptured in the local area that would require evacuation.

Consequences Caused by Emergency: Primary consequences of a gas leak include

health dangers to employees and the potential for a fire or explosion. Secondary consequences
would be that the facility would be evacuated, and operation time would be lost.

Critical Equipment and Operations Disrupted: Equipment disrupted could

include the actual ruptured gas line if it was on the site. Operations would be completely halted
if the gas leak forced the facility to evacuate. No one would be able to return to the facility until
the leak was repaired and it was deemed safe to return to work.

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On-Site Equipment Needed to Respond: On-site equipment for a gas leak
includes proper alarm and detecting systems. If a monitor detects gas, it should sound an alarm
to alert the employees. If gas is detected the facility needs to have proper communication
devices to alert the fire department and emergency services. Loudspeaker systems should be in
place to communicate to all employees during the evacuation process. Respirators could be
used in certain situations if the gas leak was severe enough.

On-Site Skills and Training Needed to Respond: Employees need to be trained

on the evacuation procedures for gas leaks within the facility, and gas leaks that occur in the
local community. Employees that are trained in CPR need to know what symptoms to look for
to determine that someone is unconscious due to a gas leak.

Emergency Response:
1. Shutdown all operations.
2. Immediately secure any equipment or sources of capable of producing sparks, open flames, or
other means of ignition.
3. Evacuate all personnel to secondary evacuation point.
4. Contact management.
5. Contact local emergency units immediately.

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 Blizzard and Extreme Cold

Potential of Occurrence: Snowfall in western Pennsylvania is common. Snowfalls of 16

inches or more on average happen once every 15 years. Snowfalls of 13-15 inches or more on
average happen once every 5 years. Snowfalls of 8-12 inches or more on average happen once
every two years. The most recent blizzard was in February 2010 when 21.9 inches of snow fell
over a 2-day period. The coldest day in Pittsburgh history was on January 19, 1994 when
temperatures fell to -22 degrees Fahrenheit.

Consequences Caused by Emergency: A primary consequence of a blizzard would

be dangerous road conditions making them impassable. Secondary effects would include
operations coming to a halt a result of the road conditions. Employees would not be able to get
to work or make it to job sites. Extreme cold would also be a hazard for employees working in
the field.

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Critical Equipment and Operations Disrupted: The main effect on operations
here at this facility would be the challenges of getting to and from work. If employees can’t
make it into work that will obviously have a negative impact on operations. The employees
working out in the field are the ones more likely to be exposed to the elements.

On-Site Equipment Needed to Respond: On-site equipment would include the

following: snow blowers, shovels, rock salt, space heaters, winter weather clothing, and gas
generators. Snow removal would be a primary goal after the storm subsides. The quicker the
snow is removed the quicker regular operations can resume. Cold weather poses a significant
threat to employees, so they should be issued proper clothing to keep them warm while at
work.

On-Site Skills and Training Needed to Respond: Training needed would be

general knowledge on how to dress in layers during periods of extreme cold temperatures and
how to drive in unsatisfactory road conditions. Skills needed would involve having personnel
available that are capable of operating snow removal equipment.

Emergency Response:
1. Adjust work start times if possible. Allow for additional time for employee travel to facility.
2. Have a snow removal plan in place prior to any snow storm.
3. Inform employees of pending weather issues and review essential preparations.

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 Flash Floods

Potential of Occurrence: Flooding is the most common natural disaster in the United
States. The location of our facility does not make it particularly vulnerable to flooding. The main
threat is to our employees when they are traveling to and from work in conditions that may
potentially flood.

Consequences Caused by the Emergency: It is unlikely that the structure at this

location will suffer any damage during area flooding, however, employees may be cut-off from
entering or exiting the facility which will disrupt the labor force required for operations.
Delivery vehicles may be restricted from normal operations.

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On-Site Equipment Needed to Respond: Proper drainage in and around the
facility and communication systems to alert employees of possible hazardous water levels.

On-Site Skills/Training Needed to Respond: Employees must know when it is

unsafe to travel in their vehicles. Driving through flooded roadways is extremely dangerous.
Standard cars should not travel through water deeper than 6 inches and trucks should not ford
more than 1 foot of water. Less than 18 inches of water moving across a roadway has the
capability to float and sweep vehicles into the flow.

Emergency Response:

1. Ensure all employees are aware of the potential for flash floods to occur.
2. Advise all drivers not to drive through moving water and adhere to road closures.
3. While very unlikely flooding would affect the facility, supervisors should make a round of the
premise and secure all doors and secure anything that could be washed away.

Communicable Diseases

Potential of Occurrence: Every day our employees out in the field enter many different
types of environments. In many instances they work in personal care homes and hospitals. That
obviously puts them at a higher risk of encountering diseases than people that are working in a
normal workplace. After these employees finish at the hospitals or care centers they move to
the next jobsite and potentially come back to the office. If these employees had contracted any
communicable diseases while at higher risk locations, they could potentially spread it to their
coworkers later.

Consequences Caused by Emergency: The general concern would be the spread of

communicable diseases that field workers may be exposed to. Exposure to communicable

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illnesses can lead to extended absences or other serious health concerns depending on the
communicable disease. Employees could easily be exposed and spread the disease to the entire
work force.

On-Site Equipment Needed to Respond: Possible on-site equipment would

include the basic hygiene essentials, hand sanitizers, soap, water, and other means of sanitizing
the facility. Face masks may also be an option depending on the severity.

On-Site Skills and Training Needed to Respond: It is highly recommended that

policy be in place regarding employees with contagious illness. It would be recommended that
employees infected with communicable illnesses not come to work and expose other
employees. Management should also be aware of any possible communicable illnesses that
may affect the local area and consider altering methods of delivery or consider taking other
precautions.

Emergency Response:
1. Ensure employees are trained and are aware of most common contagious illnesses and
the associated seasons.
2. Provide anti-bacterial soaps or sanitizers, tissues, and face masks to employees.
3. Advise employees to stay home if they have a contagious illness.
4. Identify all high-risk delivery areas such as schools, nursing homes, and hospitals.
5. If a serious outbreak of a highly communicable illness is spreading in local area, follow
all CDC recommendations.

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 Power Outage

Potential of Occurrence: According to a study done in 2014, reported power outages of

large-scale proportions have increased a ton. It can be due to weather, human error, or the
grids not being able to produce enough energy for people using it. No matter the reason, the
study showed a very steady climb in outages from 2000 to 2014. According to their findings the
yearly averages of outages doubled every five years. That basically means that the five year
average the year of 2014 was five times the amount 15 years before that. That can be a huge
setback for a facility that relies heavily on electricity to keep productivity going and employees
safe.

Consequences Caused by Hazard: Productivity at the facility would be negatively

impacted due to our dependency on computers to accomplish tasks. All office functions would

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come to a halt until the power is restored. The warehouse would also not be able to fully
operate due to the safety hazards of working in low lighting.

Critical Equipment/Operations Disrupted: All office technology such as

computers, printers, servers, refrigerators, lighting, and power strips would cease to function
until power is restored. This will result in the cessation of all office operations and a major
slowdown in the warehouse. The HVAC system will be affected also.

On-Site Equipment Needed to Respond: A back-up source of power will be

needed to restore power to the facility. These back-up sources of energy will need to be
maintained to ensure functionality. Emergency lighting will also be needed, along with some
flashlights. The focus of the emergency lighting will be illuminate the exits. The HVAC system all
needs to be restored.

On-Site Skills/Training Need to Respond: A team of electric engineers should be brought in to try
and determine the overall problem. Another group of employees should make sure the back-up
generators are put into place, so they may be used to supply limited power to the facility. In the
case of a chemical release during the power outage, employees should be well Emergency Response
Plan, trained on all escape routes. Emergency services should be contacted if employees need
medical attention or a bigger problem occurs during the outage.

Emergency Response:

1. Ensure all emergency stops are activated for all conveyor belts to ensure belts are not
automatically activated upon restoration of power.
2. Contact management.
3. Only authorize employees may open breaker panels or trouble shoot electrical problems or activate
emergency generators.
4. No employees shall be allowed to sit or stand on the conveyor belts, or any piece of equipment that
my become energized.
5. Only critical machinery should be operated while on generators.
6. No vehicles shall be started or operated inside during the outage.
7. Backup generators shall be monitored during operation.

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 Medical Emergency
Potential of Occurrence: Sudden cardiac arrest is the leading cause of death in the United States.
According to OSHA, 10,000 cardiac arrest cases occur in the workplace per year. Other medical
emergencies include any injury sustained by an individual that requires removal from assigned task
to undergo medical treatment by a medical professional. There were approximately 2.9 million
workplace injuries or illnesses reported to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics in 2016. Medical
emergencies in the workplace are considered a common occurrence.

Consequences Caused by the Emergency: The consequences of a medical emergency depend on

the task being completed by the affected employee(s) and whether the person is in the process of that
task. For example, a heavy equipment operator experiencing a heart attack can pose much greater
consequences than an office worker. At a minimum, the affected employee is removed from duty and
is required to undergo medical treatment.

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Critical Equipment/Operations Disrupted: Can range from complete operations shutdown to
temporary disturbance of normal activity. If the employee who suffers a medical emergency is
instrumental to operations, as the only licensed or qualified person for vital equipment, then
operations may be completely disrupted. Equipment can be damaged if the operator becomes
incapacitated during operations.

On-Site Equipment Needed to Respond: The most common equipment for workplace medical
response is first-aid kits and Automated External Defibrillators. Large facilities with many workers,
or places of high-risk, may also keep medical response personnel with extensive equipment.

On-Site Skills/Training Needed to Respond: Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation certified responders,

as well as individuals qualified to use AEDs, are typically relied upon by organizations.

Emergency Response:
1. Call 911.
2. Contact management immediately.

Slips, Trips, and Falls

Potential of Occurrence: These have a very high potential to occur in any workplace,
especially ours. Slips, trips, and falls occur due to several different reasons including poor
housekeeping, poor weather conditions, lack of proper lighting, obstructed vision, lifting and
carrying heavy objects, fluid spills, and many other factors. All these factors can be mitigated
through proper training on how to avoid putting yourself in situations that increase the risk of
slipping, tripping, or falling.

Consequences Caused by Emergency: Employees may sustain minor or major

injuries due to trips, slips, and falls. Trips, slips, and falls can result in multiple types of injuries

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varying in severity depending on the nature of the incident. Possible injuries include sprains,
strains, torn ligaments, lacerations, broken bones or others.

Critical Equipment and Operations Disrupted: Injured workers may have

extended work absence due to recovery time. Multiple workers that are injured could disrupt
operations due to the limited work force being available.

On-Site Equipment Needed to Respond: On-site equipment should include first

aid kits. Other equipment such as carts and dollies should be used to limit the possibilities of
trips, slips, and falls. Warning signs and clear marking of any identified trip, slip, or falling
hazard is highly suggested.

On-Site Skills and Training Needed to Respond: Employees are consistently

being trained on how to identify situations that could put them at a higher risk for slips, trips,
and falls. Employees are also trained to maintain three points of contact when on a ladder.
Employees are also required to wear proper footwear.

Emergency Response:

1. Attend to the victim and secure the area from additional injuries occurring.
2. Apply first aid if needed.
3. Contact management immediately.
4. Call 911 if a life threating or a serious injury has occurred.

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 Communication Procedures
Normal Operations
 Internal

o E-mail

o Phone Call/Text Message

o Vocal Communication

 External

o E-mail

o Phone Calls/Text Message

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 o Postal

o Press Conferences

o Radio

Emergency Operations
 Internal

o Audible/Visual Alarms

o Intercom Systems

o Signs

o Vocal Communication

o Hand Signals

 External

o Phone Call/Text Message (911)

o Radio

o Flares

o Flags

Employee Reporting Procedures

In the event of an emergency, employees are to

know who is authorized to speak to and handle
the media. These individuals are the Public
Information Officers (PIO). For this facility, the
PIO is the facility manager, . It

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is imperative that all other personnel such as
other managers, employees, and anyone that is
authorized to speak to the media decline to
comment about the situation.

Education and Training

The Safety Supervisors will ensure that training is provided so that all employees can
identify potential hazards and maintain a safe worksite. Periodic assessment of the
effectiveness of employee training will be conducted by the Safety Supervisor. Training sessions
will be recurrent as often as necessary to maintain acceptable level of personnel competence.\
Safety training of various topics is performed monthly for each department which
include but not limited to:

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o Driver Safety
o Alcohol and Drugs
o Slips, Trips, and Falls
o First Aid / CPR / AED
o Heat Related Illnesses
o Ladder Use
o Use of Tools
o Selection and Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
o Identifying Safety Hazards
o Chemical Safety
o Fatigue
o Safe Lifting Procedures

Safety topics will be selected based on meeting or exceeding government

regulations, identified job specific hazards, and treading illnesses and injuries.
Periodic training of various equipment, tools, and technology will be mandated
when procedures for performing tasks are altered or addition of new equipment
occurs. When there may be issues or doubts relating to employees forming their
tasks and duties, they will have an employee travel with them to job sites as well
as recurring training to ensure the job being performed can be done successfully
and safely.

Office Floor Plan

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Entire Building Floor Plan

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 Aerial Views

Main Facility View

Fire Fighter Sales and Service Co. is in the

center of this map. The entrance leads to
Commonwealth Drive. The Turnpike is directly
to the east. Brush Creek is the nearest natural
water feature to the East. The facility is flanked
closely by two other buildings.

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Access Road View

This map displays the road used to access the

facility. Commonwealth Drive is the road used
to access Fire Fighter Sales and Service Co. To
the north of Commonwealth Drive there is an
intersection with Freedom Drive. Making a right
on Freedom right gives you the option to enter
the turnpike or get on to US Route 79.

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Major Local Landmark View
Fire Stations

The image above displays the locations of the four

closest fire stations to Fire Fighter Sales and Service
Co. The closest is Cranberry Township Volunteer
Fire Department, it is .96 miles away. Marshal
Township Fire Station is the next closest at 1.5 miles
away. Marshal Township VFD Station 185 is 2.24
miles away. Adams Area Fire District Substation 3 is
2.7 miles away.

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 Police Department

The Cranberry Township Police Department is the

closest law enforcement agency in the area. The
Police Department is located 1.25 miles from Fire
Fighter Sales and Service Co.

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 Hospital

This map shows the nearest hospital with an

Emergency Room, UPMC Passavant Cranberry.
It is only .55 miles away

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 Mustering Points

In the event of an emergency that requires evacuation, it is very important to have an

evacuation plan. The employees that are designated and trained will assess the situation to see
if it can be dealt with internally. Examples of dealing with an emergency internally would be a
trained employee dousing a fire with a fire extinguisher before it is able to spread out of
control. If the fire alarms go off, all employees that are not billeted with a responsibility are to
immediately follow evacuation procedures and assemble in the pre-determined muster area.
The employees that are the designated evacuation wardens will check their work areas, the
restrooms, and the break area to ensure that they are the last ones leaving the building. Once
they arrive at the muster area, they will do a head count and then report any missing personnel
to the First Responders.

Primary: The primary designated Muster Area is in the grass area near the company sign.
This area has plenty of room and is not in the direct path of emergency responders. Whenever
the muster area is reached, employees will form into columns of 5, this will make the head
count easier.

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Secondary: If the primary muster point becomes compromised, it is important to have a
secondary muster area. The primary muster point can be come compromised due to excessive
heat, explosions, poisonous gases upwind, fallen trees, bomb threats, and several other
unforeseen reasons. The secondary muster point has been designated at the large grass yard in
front of NCR next door. This is only to be used if the Evacuation Warden has made the decision
to move to the secondary point, or if it is just not safely practical to make it to the primary
muster point.

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 Emergency Contacts

It is important for each individual employee to know how to get in contact with local
emergency response agencies. The employees will also have access to the address of the
nearest emergency response facilities. In the case of a hazardous material spill, the local fire
department is to be contacted immediately.

911 is to be called for all medical, fire, police, and rescue services.

Cranberry Township Police Department (724) 776-5180

2525 Rochester Rd, Cranberry Twp, PA 16066 (1.25 miles)

Cranberry Township Volunteer Fire Company (724) 776-6130

1679 Haine School Rd, Cranberry Twp, PA 16066 (.96 miles)

UPMC Passavant Cranberry (724) 772-5310

1 St Francis Way, Cranberry Twp, PA 16066 (.55 miles)

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