Safety Scoop October 2021: Do you know your emergency response plan?

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In this month’s Safety Scoop readers will understand the importance of identifying worksite-specific emergencies that may require rescue or evacuation. Developing a plan to safely and effectively respond to an emergency will ensure employers comply with Part 7 of the Alberta OHS Code and will help protect workers and facilities. An Emergency Response Plan (ERP) can identify areas of exposure where a company can expect negative impacts due to an emergency and the processes that the company must use to control these impacts should they occur.

Here is the scoop:

  • What is an ERP?

  • What is the purpose and benefits of an ERP?

  • Knowing the legislated requirements for emergency preparedness

  • A sample ERP exercise worksheet

  • And much more…


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Emergency Response Planning Course

This four-hour course, offered both in-person as well as virtually, will assist participants in identifying worksite-specific emergencies and then guide them through developing safe and effective response plans, all in accordance with Part 7 of the Alberta OH&S Code. Participants will be able to:

  • Assess the risks and types of emergencies specific to their worksite and the types of response plans required;

  • Be able to develop and implement these plans to protect workers and facilities; and

  • Recognize the need for continuous improvement and follow-up after an incident.


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