Lesson 7: Emergency Response Planning

Glossary

An emergency can be any event that requires immediate attention such as an evacuation, a rescue, medical emergencies, spills or workplace violence.  A serious emergency has the potential to put a company out of business.  
Element 6 involves preparing for and responding to an emergency; a good emergency plan can reduce the risk of injury and loss.



Planning for emergencies, in advance, is important.  An emergency response plan will:

  • protect the health, safety and lives of those on the work site


  • minimize business losses


  • address the actions that the employer and worker need to take to ensure everyone's safety


   
     





                         To view a sample of an Emergency Response Plan, click here.


Think About It

Your own Emergency Response Plan


You have learned about the importance of having an Emergency Response Plan; it's also important to have one for your home, in case of an emergency.  The Emergency Response Plan can be developed with your home Fire Safety plan that the Fire Department encourages you to have. 

Click here to download an Emergency Response Plan that you can complete for either your workplace or home.  You do not have to submit this plan; it is for your own personal use and safety.

There are no right or wrong answers when completing your own Emergency Response Plan; it's important to ensure all sections of your plan are complete.