Module 5 - Emergency Preparedness - BOSH For SO1

Department of Labor and Employment
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH CENTER
Workplace Emergency
Preparedness
Session Objective:
At the end of the session, the participants

will be able to:
-explain the elements of workplace
emergency preparedness program; and
-discuss basic preparations for common
emergencies.

“Hope for the best, but be prepared
for the worst!”
This expression is a blending of what’s wished

for with what’s realistic. It applies to
individuals, communities, companies,
nations, and specifically to the workplace.
Definition of Terms
Emergency – A serious situation or occurrence

that demands immediate action.
Disaster – is the result of a calamitous event

causing massive death, injury or damage.

Natural Emergencies
events that are caused by the forces of nature
• Flood • Typhoon
• Volcanic Eruption • Drought
• Earthquake • Tsunamis
A natural emergency can happen at any time.

Some emergencies give warning like a storm preceding a
flood. Others, like earthquakes give no warning. Once an
emergency happens, the time to prepare is gone and all you
can do is cope.

Man-made Emergencies
• Industrial Fires • Structure Collapse
• Chemical Leaks/Spills • Construction Cave-ins
• Chemical Threats • Biological Threats
• Bomb Threats or Explosions
Man- made emergencies can be a result of

human error, fatigue, poor housekeeping, poor
maintenance of equipment, lack of adequate
training, or in some cases, a willful intent.

Agencies Involved in Dealing with Emergencies
Most developed countries have a number of

emergency services operating within them, whose
purpose is to provide assistance in dealing with any
emergency. They are often government operated as a
public service, but in some cases, they may be
voluntary organizations, providing the assistance.

Most developed countries operate three core
emergency services:
• Police – who deal with security of person and property, which can cover all
the categories of emergency. They also to some extent deal with
punishment of those who cause an emergency through their deliberate
actions.
• Fire service – who deal with potentially harmful fires, but also often
rescue operations such as dealing with road traffic collisions. Their actions
help to prevent loss of life, damage to health and damage to or loss of
property.
• Emergency Medical Service (Ambulance / Paramedic service) – These

services attempt to reduce loss of life or damage to health. This service is
likely to be decisive in attempts to prevent loss of life and damage to
health. In some areas "Emergency Medical Service" is abbreviated to
simply EMS.

ELEMENTS
Emergency Preparedness Program
Review Evaluate
Hazards Resources
Develop
Integrate with Emergency Plan
community plan & Procedure
Conduct
Training
Educate the
public Conduct
Drills &
Exercises

ELEMENTS
Review of the Workplace Hazards
• Existing hazards
• Types of potential hazards
• Number of people or things exposed to the
hazard and its adverse consequences

ELEMENTS
Evaluate Resources
 Material Resources
 Equipment
 Supplies
 Human Resources
 Staff Expertise
 Staff Training

ELEMENTS
Develop Emergency Plan and Procedures

• Properly document all emergency procedures in a
manual or booklet
• Identify prospective members of emergency
brigades
• Fire brigade
• Disaster control
• Give specialized training to members of emergency
brigades

ELEMENTS
Conduct Training on:

 Information on Different Types of Emergencies
 Good Housekeeping and 5S
 Fire Prevention and Control Methods
 Different Types of Portable Fire Extinguisher
 Hazardous Materials Characteristics
 Risk Assessment

ELEMENTS
Conduct Drills and Exercises on:

 Emergency Reporting Procedures
 Fire Hose and Nozzle Use
 Fire Fighting Drill using Portable Fire Extinguisher
 Proper First Aid Response
 Evacuation Drills

ELEMENTS
Educate the Public

• To make neighboring companies know of
the facility’s effort to ensure safety
• To protect the public during emergencies

ELEMENTS
Integrate with Community Plan
• Community officials should be involved in the

company’s emergency planning process and that
the company be involved in local planning

Preparing for
Common Emergencies

Develop an Emergency Plan
 Identify all exits, stairways and existing floor plans of the work area. Also identify the
location of all fire extinguishers, pull stations and any other fire adjunct alarms and fire
suppression equipment.
 Be sure that all emergency phone numbers are clearly listed and are readily available
next to telephone.
 Report all potentially hazardous conditions to your supervisor immediately. Especially
focus on conditions or materials, which, in the event of an emergency, might block
evacuation routes or in some manner further contribute to the emergency.
 Do not block or wedge any stairwell doors in the open position at any time.
 Establish a meeting point or safe refuge area away from the building and other
hazards such as overhead power lines
 Assign someone the responsibility of accounting for all employees in the event of an
emergency.
 Identify First Aid Attendants. Inform and train all personnel on the established and
agreed upon means of reporting a medical emergency.
 Test your plan to make sure that it works.

In Case of Fire …
 Activate appropriate alarms.
 Stay calm and do not panic. Alert others in your area.
 Evacuate as directed by your supervisor to your designated evacuation area. Walk, do
not run. Remain in the evacuation area until the supervisor has accounted for everyone
and you have been instructed otherwise.
 Never use an elevator during a fire. Always use the stairwell.
 If there is smoke in the room, stay low (the air is cooler and cleaner closer to the floor);
hold a wet clothe over your mouth and nose; and only break windows as a last resort.
 If a door is hot, do not open it. Use an alternate door if one is available and safe to use.
If an alternate door is not available, contact someone (if possible) and give them your
exact location.
Close all doors as you leave. Do not lock them.
 If trained to use a fire extinguisher, and the fire is in the incipient stage, you may
attempt to extinguish the fire. Remember that your own safety is of primary concern.
 Never attempt to put out a fire alone.

Before an Earthquake
 Store heavy objects near ground or floor.
 Secure tall objects, like bookcases to the wall.
 Learn where your exits, evacuation route, and meeting

places are.
 Keep emergency items , such as a flashlight, first aid kit

and spare clothes in your car or office.

In Case of Earthquake …
• Duck under something sturdy and cover your head.
• Stay away from windows and objects which may fall on you.
• Do not dash for stairway exits. Do not use elevators.
• If you are inside a building, remain inside until directed otherwise.
• Do not be surprised if the electricity goes out. This is common during an earthquake.
• If an evacuation is necessary, follow the established routes and procedures.
• If you are outside, stay in an open area, which is clear from hazards. When the
shaking stops, do not re-enter any building.
• Workers shall remain in the safe refuge area until they have been directed by the
appropriate authority to leave the safe refuge area or to return to their workplace
After an earthquake –
• Be prepared for aftershocks. Do not panic, stay calm.
• Check for injured persons and assist as necessary.
• If indoors, your supervisor may initiate an evacuation.
• Replace the telephone hand set if it has fallen off the hook. Use telephones for
emergency calls only.

In Case of a Chemical Spill …
 Stay clear of the spill and warn others in the immediate area of the
emergency and potential danger.
 If persons are injured, provide first aid if you or another available individual
are trained to do so. However, do not put yourself at risk.
 Assess the situation and determine if it’s an emergency. If it is an
emergency, then activate appropriate alarms.
 Get appropriate Safety Data Safety Sheet (SDS) and have it available for the
responders.
 If an evacuation is required, evacuate as directed by your supervisor to your
designated evacuation area. Walk, do not run. Remain in the evacuation area
until the supervisor has accounted for everyone and you have been instructed
otherwise.
 Do not re-enter the building until the emergency response team leader has
deemed it safe and supervisory personnel have given permission to go back
into the facility.

In Case of Severe Weather …
 Monitor the local government weather service for announcements including

warnings and any other information provided by officials, such as the
appropriate actions in the event of an emergency.
 Learn the history of flooding in your area. If possible, strive to know the
elevation of your facility in relation to streams, rivers, and dams.
Inspect areas in your facility subject to flooding. Identify records and
equipment that can be moved to higher location. Make plans to move records
and equipment in case of flood
Identify the community's evacuation routes. Know where to find higher
ground in case of a flood. Be prepared to evacuate to designated safe areas.
 Keep a portable radio, flashlights, whistle, spare batteries and other
emergency supplies ready.

If a Flood Occurs …
 If you are inside, turn off main electrical power.

 Follow the established evacuation procedures for the facility. Make plans
for assisting employees who may need transportation.
 If you are outside, never attempt to walk across a flooded area. The water
could sweep you away.
 If you are in your car, do not try to drive through flood waters. If your car
stalls in rising water, abandon it.

Office Emergency Kit Essentials
 Bottled water
 Basic utensils
 Canned food, waterproof packages of food
 Swiss Army knife
rations, and/or energy bars, enough to last each
person 3 days.  Plastic plates and cups
 Manual can opener  Dust masks
 Bottle opener  Work gloves
 First aid kit  A wrench
 Sanitary napkins List of local emergency centres.
 Portable bags, such as backpacks or duffle  Water purification chemicals and/or a small
bags in which to store supplies. container of bleach with an eye dropper.
 Whistle  Flashlight with batteries.
 Emergency blankets  Radio with batteries.
 Garbage bags to be used as ponchos, ground  Extra batteries in waterproof bag (be sure to
cover or blankets. replace batteries periodically).
 Toilet paper  A map of the region.
 Waterproof matches and/or lighter. Do not  Fire extinguisher
use either if you smell gas.
 Pencil and paper in waterproof bag.
 Glow sticks

FIRE BRIGADE CONCEPT AND
ORGANIZATION

DIVISION 2. ORGANIZATION OF FIRE BRIGADES
SECTION 6.0.2.1 REQUIREMENTS
A. All business establishments employing at least fifty (50) persons shall, in
addition to the requirements set forth under Section 7 of RA 9514 for the grant of Fire
Safety Inspection Certificate (FSIC), establish an organization of fire brigade to deal with
fire and other related emergencies. The head of the
company, through its duly designated safety officer shall evaluate the
potential magnitude of a fire emergency within the company, and the
availability of firefighting assistance from the BFP to determine the nature of
the organization to be established.
B. For buildings having various occupancies, the Building Administrator and/or owner
shall initiate the organization of a fire brigade in the premises
irrespective of the number of occupants.
C. In cases where a fire brigade is already established for a building, said fire
brigade shall be sufficient to comply with the requirements of para “A” of this
Section.
D. All barangays shall likewise endeavor to organize their own Fire Brigades.
Fire Marshall
FIRE BRIGADE CONCEPT AND
Deputy Fire Marshall ORGANIZATION
Fire Captain
OSHS Rule 1948.02 (Item 1)

Asst. Fire Captain
Every place of employment
Fire Fighting Evacuation First Aid
depending on the magnitude of
Group Group Group potential fires and the availability
of assistance from the public fire
Fire Extinguisher
Handler
Evacuation Fire Exit First Aid Man department shall organize a fire
Guide Guard Nurse
brigade to deal with fires and
Fire Hose
Handler
other related emergencies.
Security and Search & Rescue

Communications Group
Group

Objectives of the Fire Brigade
• To enable the building head to conduct an effective fire safety

program;
• To provide the organization by how the occupants can combat
fires, evacuate the building and prevent damage to lives and
properties;
• To provide the building with the means by which a safety
consciousness among the building occupants and the
community of certain buildings;
• To establish the necessary support and cooperation in the fire
prevention and suppression.

Evacuation Drill
Purpose
• To familiarize, train and rehearse the
occupants with evacuation procedures so that
order and control is maintained in actual
emergency.
• To determine if emergency escape facilities
are sufficient for orderly evacuation of all
occupants.

General Evacuation Procedures
•When you hear an alarm, stop work activities and prepare to
evacuate as directed by your supervisor.
• Proceed promptly to the nearest emergency exit. Walk quickly,
but do not run.
• Do not use elevators, instead use stairways to reach ground
level.
• Exit the building and proceed directly to the designated safe
assembly area. Safe assembly areas should generally be away
from the building, upwind and out of the way of incoming
emergency personnel.
Note: During an earthquake, remain in the building until directed

to do otherwise.

Cont…. General Evacuation Procedures
•Remain in the safe assembly area location so that the

supervisory personnel may conduct a survey to account for
all building personnel. Do not disperse or move to other
assembly locations.
•Do not re-enter the building until the emergency response

team leader has deemed it safe and supervisory personnel
have given permission to go back into the facility.

Firefighting Decision Criteria
If in doubt,
evacuate!
Review

Review questions
1.Enumerate the elements of a workplace

emergency plan.
2. ____________ serious situation or
occurrence that demands immediate action.
3._____________ is the result of a calamitous
event causing massive death, injury or
damage.

CLEAR POINTS
 Every workplace has to prepare for different types of
emergencies that may happen.
 The emergency preparedness program has to be

communicated to all.
 Conduct of fire drill should be at least twice a year.

Lahat tayo
pwede maging
maging
OSH CHAMPIONS!


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Department of Labor and Employment

OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH CENTER

At the end of the session, the participants

Department of Labor and Employment

This expression is a blending of what’s wished

Emergency – A serious situation or occurrence

Disaster – is the result of a calamitous event

Department of Labor and Employment

A natural emergency can happen at any time.

Department of Labor and Employment

Man- made emergencies can be a result of

Department of Labor and Employment

Most developed countries have a number of

Department of Labor and Employment

• Emergency Medical Service (Ambulance / Paramedic service) – These

Department of Labor and Employment

Department of Labor and Employment

Review of the Workplace Hazards

Department of Labor and Employment

Department of Labor and Employment

Develop Emergency Plan and Procedures

Department of Labor and Employment

Conduct Training on:

Department of Labor and Employment

Conduct Drills and Exercises on:

Department of Labor and Employment

Educate the Public

Department of Labor and Employment

Integrate with Community Plan

• Community officials should be involved in the

Department of Labor and Employment

Department of Labor and Employment

Department of Labor and Employment

Department of Labor and Employment

 Store heavy objects near ground or floor.

 Secure tall objects, like bookcases to the wall.

 Learn where your exits, evacuation route, and meeting

 Keep emergency items , such as a flashlight, first aid kit

Department of Labor and Employment

Department of Labor and Employment

Department of Labor and Employment

 Monitor the local government weather service for announcements including

Department of Labor and Employment

 If you are inside, turn off main electrical power.

Department of Labor and Employment

Department of Labor and Employment

Department of Labor and Employment

OSHS Rule 1948.02 (Item 1)

Security and Search & Rescue

Department of Labor and Employment

• To enable the building head to conduct an effective fire safety

Department of Labor and Employment

Department of Labor and Employment

Note: During an earthquake, remain in the building until directed

Department of Labor and Employment

•Remain in the safe assembly area location so that the

•Do not re-enter the building until the emergency response

Department of Labor and Employment

Department of Labor and Employment

1.Enumerate the elements of a workplace

Department of Labor and Employment

 The emergency preparedness program has to be

 Conduct of fire drill should be at least twice a year.