Training Toolbox Series. ICA11v1.0 Information, Digital Media & Technology

Vocational Education and Training Training Toolbox Series ICA11v1.0 Information, Digital Media & Technology Cert I, II and III Classroom Handouts

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Section 10 Emergency Planning, Accident Reporting and Corrective/Preventative Actions Types of Emergencies Slide - 05 Internal Types of Emergencies Slide - 06 External Types of Emergencies Slide - 07 Types of Natural Disasters Slide - 08 Workplace Emergency Preparedness Slide - 09 Emergency Plan Components Slide - 10 Plan Development Slide - 16 Emergency Training Slide - 17 Building Fire Emergencies Slide - 18 Portable Fire Extinguishers Slide - 19 3

Section 10 Emergency Planning, Accident Reporting and Corrective/Preventative Actions (continued) Fire Emergency Evacuation Planning Slide - 20 Fire Prevention Plan Slide - 21 Types of Fire Extinguishers Slide - 22 Other Fire Fighting Equipment Slide - 23 Fighting Fires Slide - 24 Medical Emergencies/First Aid Slide - 25 Reporting Time Frames and Forms Slide - 26 Types of Reportable Accident Incidents Slide - 27 Preventative/Corrective Actions Slide - 28 4

Reference manual page 6-8 There are three types of emergencies: Internal External Natural disasters 5

Reference manual page 7 Internal emergency factors include: Medical emergency Plant and equipment malfunction, collapses, etc. Fire and/or explosion Hazardous material spills and leaks Machinery/equipment misuse Violence or sabotage 6

Reference manual page 7 External emergency factors include: Spills and leaks Transportation accidents Toxic release Fire and explosion Assaults and insurrection Utility malfunction 7

Reference manual page 8 Natural disasters include: Fire Flood Earthquake 8

Reference manual page 9 Workplace emergency preparation can save lives and money. The aim of a business emergency plan is to: Reduce the risk of injury to visitors Reduce the risk of injury to employees Reduce the risk of injury to the public Reduce the damage to property Reduce the damage to the environment 9

Reference manual page 10-11 The emergency plan should cover: Fire and explosion Flood and earthquake Hazardous materials Dangerous equipment Site specific features External hazards Criminal activities 10

Reference manual page 12 The plan needs to have detailed emergency response procedures including: Internal warning External warning Official notification Controlled shutdown Emergency response Fire response All clear rules 11

Reference manual page 13 These procedures would need to also include escape and evacuation details: Emergency escape procedures Evacuation routes and assignments A workplace map with evacuation routes Designated assembly point/s Ensure adequate exit signs in buildings Designated evacuation wardens Procedures for accounting of employees Defined types of evacuation 12

Reference manual page 14 Details need to be included such as: Alarm systems Shutdown procedures Rescue and medical duties Preferred means of reporting fires/other emergencies Emergency duties and responsibilities/chain of command 13

Reference manual page 15 The plan should include the duties of a coordinator such as: Directing all emergency activities including evacuation Ensuring outside emergency response authorities are notified Directing shut-down of plant operations if applicable Ensuring adequate procedures are developed Designate other duties, as necessary 14

Reference manual page 15 The plan would also have a listing of emergency contacts: Adequate posting of individuals and telephone numbers Emergency Response Authorities (000) Local fire, police and paramedics Suicide Prevention The State t Emergency Service Poison Control 15

Reference manual page 16-19 There are four steps in developing a plan. Step 1 - Establish s a planning team Step 2 - Analyse capabilities and hazards Step 3 - Develop the plan Step 4 - Implement the plan 16

Reference manual page 20 When establishing training schedules the management and safety representatives need to determine the following: Who will be trained What will they be trained in Who will perform the training Will the training be in house, external or a combination of both The type of training activity 17

Reference manual page 21 Legislation, regulations and standards require employers to provide : Proper exits Fire fighting equipment Emergency plans Employee training to prevent fire deaths and injuries 18

Reference manual page 22 Employees expected or anticipated to use fire extinguishers must be: Instructed on the hazards of fighting fire How to properly operate the available fire extinguishers What procedures to follow in alerting others Trained in proper evacuation techniques 19

Reference manual page 23 The emergency evacuation action plan must: Describe the routes and procedures employees should follow Detail procedures for accounting for all evacuated persons Have a written plan available for employees review Have special procedures for helping those physically impaired Include procedures res for employees ees shutting down equipment Detail which alarm system will be used to alert employees 20

Reference manual page 24 Workplace fire ignition sources include: Smoking Welding Burners Heat exchangers Boilers Ovens Stoves 21

Reference manual page 25-26 There are a number of types of portable fire extinguishers available in Australia including: Water CO2 Foam Dry chemical or powder Wet chemical Vaporising liquid 22

Reference manual page 27 Other types of fire fighting equipment include: Hose and reels Sprinkler systems Fire suppression Fire blankets 23

Reference manual page 28 If you do decide to fight the fire with an extinguisher follow these basic steps: Pull the extinguisher pin Aim the nozzle at the base of the fire Squeeze the handle to release the extinguishing agent Sweep the extinguisher from side to side 24

Reference manual page 29-31 Included in a WHS program should be the procedures in dealing with medical emergencies. These should include: Location and availability of external medical facilities Type of internal first aid including kits The level of first aid training employees should receive Which employees should be trained in first aid Types of accidents that t could reasonably occur Number and location of workers on the site Industry or government requirements 25

Reference manual page 32-37 Laws and regulations require detailed reports to be submitted following an accident or dangerous occurrence in a workplace. Any accident incident report would provide: Identifying information What happened Cause of accident 26

Reference manual page 32-37 Types of reportable accident incidents include: A death A serious injury An employee absent for an extend period due to injury A work-related disease A dangerous occurrence Injury to a third party (member of the public) 27

Reference manual page 38 Preventive actions refer to any actions that prevent any accidents, dangerous incidents, etc. Corrective actions refer to actions that are undertaken to prevent a repeat occurrence of any accidents, dangerous incidents, etc. Non-conformance is when WHS policies, laws or regulations have not been followed and resulted in an accident incident. 28

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