Rank: Forum user
|
I have observed that some events start with the housekeeping rules, eg emergency procedures etc. This is of course a good idea. I have also noticed that latecomers to these same events are not informed of the emergency procedures. Should the late comers be informed of the emergency procedures? I believe they should. Any comments?
|
|
|
|
Rank: Super forum user
|
I'm no expert but would suggest that "emergency arrangements" can be printed on the back of visitor passes, delegate name-cards etc.
The course leader (at a training event etc.) will usually ensure latecomers details are entered or ticked-off on the delegate list. This is more to do with issuing of certificates/updating records but may also be relevant to local roll-call requirements.
Interrupt a session to run-through housekeeping again? No way!
|
|
|
|
Rank: Super forum user
|
Not sure what type of events you are referring to. simple answer is don't be late in the first place. as to whether information should be repeated for people arriving late it might depend on weather they are likely top already know that information whether sufficient people in the room know what to do in an emergency situation etc etc.
i don't see the point of stating the emergency procedure for example at every meeting when everyone has heard it 100 times or works day in day out on the site but if people are new to the premises then it might be something you want to cover.
equally if i go to the cinema a pub or a supermarket i have never been to before they don't insist in running me through the fire evacuation procedure common snes i think is all that is needed.
phil
|
|
|
|
Rank: Forum user
|
ron hunter wrote:
Interrupt a session to run-through housekeeping again? No way!
I was thinking of a reminder after the tea break, if there were lots of latecomers.
|
|
|
|
Rank: Guest
|
quote]I was thinking of a reminder after the tea break, if there were lots of latecomers.
I would suggest that something far more fundamental to this would be to find out why there were 'lots of latecomers'.
Amend scheduled start time to allow for delegates travelling greater distances?
To answer the original question though, I'd suggest a brief summary of emergency procedures be added to each delegates information pack.
|
|
|
|
Rank: Super forum user
|
I suggest repetition is way over the top in most cases. The type of events you refer to where strangers are present are typically in extremely low-risk environments, and so the full range of emergency actions isn't covered - only where to go if the evacuation alarm sounds. As long as the majority are aware of what to do and the event leaders act appropriately, a few latecomers will readily 'go with the crowd'.
Of course, if risks are higher or if individuals are going to be alone, then that's a different case. Even then, I've never been verbally taken through the emergency actions in any hotel where I'm sleeping - and the general fatality rate for hotel guests in UK and elsewhere doesn't suggest that needs improvement. Again, it's a bit different if your 'hotel' is a ship or an offshore installation - for these there are typically regular familiarisation practices.
IOSH policy is that our responses to risk should be proportionate. I suggest worrying about latecomers in vey low risk environments is disproportionate? Same goes for printing out the instructions - it's an unreliable way to communicate if the information is important (but OK if there's a verbal briefing too), and I suggest the average UK hotel which runs exhibition events and/or is open for meals has many hundreds of 'strangers' in the building every year who are completely unbriefed -so your latecomers are no different?
|
|
|
|
Rank: Forum user
|
|
|
|
|
You cannot post new topics in this forum.
You cannot reply to topics in this forum.
You cannot delete your posts in this forum.
You cannot edit your posts in this forum.
You cannot create polls in this forum.
You cannot vote in polls in this forum.