Category: Emergency Preparedness and Response
No one wants it to happen, but an emergency, natural or manmade, can strike at anytime, 24/7. What’s more, it need not be a major, nationally-televised incident, such as a hurricane, earthquake, or act of political terror. An event as common as a local building fire can present just as large a challenge to you. These resources will help you create a plan for handling such crises, whatever their scope, and to carry it out in a way that best protects your employees and your company.
Free Special Report: 50 Tips for More Effective Safety Training
Tips for Speaking to the Press After an Environmental Emergency
Luckily, no one is seriously injured and the facility and community emergency response plan work smoothly and efficiently. But you get “burned” in the press for the incident. Sound familiar? The media will play an important role in monitoring Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) releases. First of all, media representatives are likely to […]
Tips for Writing Your Integrated Contingency Plan
Sorting Out RCRA Contingency Plans for Generators
8 Tips for Writing an Emergency Action Plan
Do You Have An EAP? You Probably Should
OSHA strongly recommends that all businesses have an EAP.
Survey Says Office Workers Unsure of Company Safety Plans
Emergencies can strike anywhere—industrial settings or offices. And when they do, it’s ready-or-not time for employees. How ready are your office workers to deal with an emergency? A recent survey commissioned by Staples.com of small business managers and office workers on office health and safety showed gaps in office workers’ awareness of companies’ safety plans […]
Emergencies: When to Go and When to Stay
In an emergency, inaction or the wrong actions can result in confusion, injuries, and damage. Today, we look at key aspects of emergency response, including evacuation, sheltering-in-place, and shutting down critical operations. A wide variety of situations, both man-made and natural, could require emergency response in your workplace. For example: Fires Explosions Floods Tornadoes Earthquakes […]
The Right Way to Use EPCRA for Good Risk Communication
