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Kay  
#1 Posted : 03 December 2012 14:30:47(UTC)
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Kay

Hi All

Just wondered if anyone has a template (preferably the more simple the better) for the above they would care to share?

Also I'm struggling to think of what type of emergency might realistically (?) befall us? Is there a general list of emergencies one should consider when drafting such a plan?

I once worked on a construction site where an emergency plan for the possibility of a plane crashing onto the work site had to be written... Hence not sure where to draw the line!

Any other thoughts, comments or guidance would be most welcome.

Thanks in advance, Kay
Jane Blunt  
#2 Posted : 03 December 2012 14:37:31(UTC)
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Jane Blunt

Mine include the obvious - fire.

They also include some which are specific to us, which include serious release of asphyxiant, spillage/release of toxic substance, flood, explosion etc.

It will depend very much on what your organisation does and what hazards it contains.
David Bannister  
#3 Posted : 03 December 2012 15:11:10(UTC)
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David Bannister

Kay, brainstorm what scenarios may lead you to dial 999 or compel you to ring your directors at 4AM on a mid-January morning. These will be high-impact but low-frequency events (hopefully).

You plan then will be a set of procedures designed to minimise further harm, not only to any affected personnel but also the organisation and should include a comprehensive communications plan, media response and how to deal with affected families.

Much more than that and you are entering the realms of disaster recovery and contingency planning, subjects which need much more in-depth thought and arrangements.
Mr.Flibble  
#4 Posted : 03 December 2012 17:08:49(UTC)
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Mr.Flibble

Bomb Threat is the most common one next to fire in terms of Emergency Planning, however for reference we also have them for:

Flooding
Power Loss
Explosion
Uncontrolled release of a dangerous substance
Storm Damages
Heavy Snow
Kate  
#5 Posted : 04 December 2012 08:18:43(UTC)
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Kate

My list is
Accident or medical emergency
Fire
Spill
Intruder or security threat
Flood

each with its own mini-procedure.
Keep it simple, define who is responsible for what and don't forget to state the obvious (like "call 999" and the site address - people can forget this under pressure!)
jwk  
#6 Posted : 04 December 2012 10:56:43(UTC)
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jwk

I'd add gas leak,

John
bilbo  
#7 Posted : 04 December 2012 11:21:17(UTC)
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bilbo

Kay PM me your email addy - I can send you something
Ron Hunter  
#8 Posted : 04 December 2012 12:17:01(UTC)
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Ron Hunter

Beyond the obvious of Fire, and in the context of construction (referring to your Forum details) you could reasonably expect work at height (suspension trauma), excavation collapse, confined space work, asbestos incident, utility strike all to have potential for emergency in that MHSWR context. Whilst 999 might help with some of the above, you'll appreciate you need to manage a bit more than that!

Equally, I would argue that some suggestions made by others here would not fit that "serious and imminent danger" context.
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