[Courtesy of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)]
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Does the plan consider all natural or man-made emergencies that could disrupt your workplace? | Common sources of emergencies identified in emergency action plans include - fires, explosions, floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, toxic material releases, radiological and biological accidents, civil disturbances, and workplace violence. |
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Does the plan consider all potential internal sources of emergencies that could disrupt your workplace? | Conduct a hazard assessment of the workplace to identify any physical or chemical hazards that may exist and could cause an emergency. |
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Does the plan consider the impact of these internal and external emergencies on the workplace’s operations and is the response tailored to the workplace? | Brainstorm worst-case scenarios asking yourself what you would do and what would be the likely impact on your operation and device appropriate responses. |