How would your employees escape from the workplace in an emergency? Do they know where all the exits are in case their first choice is too crowded? Are you sure the doors will be unlocked and the exit route, such as a hallway, will not be blocked during a fire, explosion, or other crisis? Knowing […]
You’ve probably heard the famous quote from General Eisenhower about plans being useless but planning essential. It’s as valid today as it was when IKE first used it but maybe we should ask, “If plans are so useless, why do we bother writing them?” Part of the problem is how we use plans. To many […]
This Basic Emergency Response Plan template is useful for small businesses that want an emergency response plan, when it is only required to have a verbal plan. Having a written plan over a verbal plan provides additional safeguards, so all employees know the same responses to emergencies, and it can be referenced during an actual […]
We have all been doing fire drills since we were in grammar school. But in a modern industrial environment there is a lot more to consider than just marching the students down the hall. In a manufacturing situation, there are specific actions that need to be taken by machine operators to shut down the […]
Knowing how to handle an emergency in the workplace is important for optimal employee safety, for many workplaces it is also an OSHA requirement under CFR 29.1910.38. As part of a quality emergency response plan, you need to train your employees on the basics of the plan and the basics of safe evacuation. This training […]
In case of a fire or other emergency situation, there ought to be an emergency action plan in place to kick in and help employees get to safety. A good emergency action plan which explains what the employees have to do in emergency situations will ensure their safety and well-being, resulting in fewer fatalities and […]
It’s imperative for companies to have a backup plan for disaster, as no one can really predict when they will strike. Business disasters come in all forms, not always just a natural disaster. Business owners should take steps now to give themselves a better chance to react and reopen quickly. Without a business continuity plan, […]
A quality business continuity plan has many aspects to it. The forms included in this post will help build your entire form. Does your company have a business continuity plan? Check here If not, read this whitepaper on the importance of a business continuity plan from FEMA. Forms for a quality business continuity plan Business […]
As part of the business continuity planning session is to identify what items need to be a part of the plan, this is done through a risk assessment. Next step is to determine whether they will impact your business financially, operationally, or both. This worksheet will assist you in determining that, along with any interconnected […]
Is your business prepared to handle an emergency? More importantly if your business experiences an emergency, are you prepared to continue operating? Without a business continuity plan, a natural disaster or other catastrophic event could not only impact your business when it happens, but could continue to impact your business as you scramble to get […]