emergency preparedness response awareness Training.pptx

emergency preparedness response awareness Training.pptx

1. EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE (FIRST AID, CPR AND FIRE SAFETY) TRAINING Organized for ORIENT GLOBAL MANUFACTURING LTD.

2. EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE Against Outbreak

3. DISCUSS

4. LEARNING OUTCOMES At the End of this Lesson you will be able to: Pinpoint Why Emergency Preparedness and Response is Important Name 3 ways to Identify potential emergencies Map a sequence of steps for an emergency preparedness procedure.

5. State criteria for different levels of emergencies Outline the contents of an emergency response plan. List the benefits of emergency response drills. Describe the steps in an incident investigation

6. The World Health Organization defines an emergency as the state in which normal procedures are interrupted, and immediate measures (management) need to be taken to prevent it from becoming a disaster, which is even harder to recover from.

7. Emergency management is the organization and management of the resources and responsibilities for dealing with all humanitarian aspects of emergencies (prevention, preparedness, response, mitigation, and recovery). The aim is to prevent and reduce the harmful effects of all hazards, including disasters.

8. Purposes of Emergency Preparedness and Response Minimize the risks of emergencies occurring Identify potential emergency situations Develop, implement, and test plans to respond promptly and effectively to emergencies Minimize the impact of emergencies on the environment

9. ISO 14001 Emergency Preparedness and Response says: The organization shall establish and maintain procedures to identify potential for and respond to accidents and emergency situations, and for preventing and mitigating the environmental impacts that may be associated with them

10. Ways to Identify Potential Emergencies Review incident reports for past five years Check statistics on incidents and emergencies at other similar operations Review environmental aspects list for potential emergencies under abnormal operating conditions Gather a group of personnel representing each function in the organization to brainstorm possible incidents and emergencies

11. Potential Emergencies Fire, explosion Gas leak, spill Natural disasters - flood, extreme weather Tank, equipment structural failure Electric power or gas cut Crash, collision Sabotage, vandalism, terrorist attack, riot, bomb threat, hostage incident

12. Potential Hot Spots Hazardous waste storage Bulk oil and fuel tanks Process start-up and shut-down High pressure vessels Waste treatment facilities

13. DISCUSSIONS/BRAINSTORMING

14. Mitigation (Prevention) Mitigation is taking action now—before the next disaster—to reduce human and financial consequences later. It involves analyzing risk, reducing risk, and insuring against risk. Effective mitigation requires that we all understand local risks, address the hard choices, and invest in long-term organization well-being. Mitigation is achieved through regulations from federal and local governments, land use and building practices.

15. Preparedness Preparedness is a continuous cycle of planning, managing, organizing, training, equipping, exercising, creating, monitoring, evaluating and improving activities to ensure effective coordination and the enhancement of capabilities of concerned organizations to prevent, protect against, respond to, recover from, create resources and mitigate the effects of natural disasters, acts of terrorism, and other man-made disasters

16. Response Response includes the mobilization of the necessary emergency services and first responders. This is driven by the type and kind of emergency and is likely to include a first wave of core emergency services, such as firefighters, police and ambulance crews. They may be supported by a number of secondary emergency services. A well rehearsed emergency plan makes rescue and response more efficient.

17. Response actions take place immediately before, during, and after an event occurs. The main goal is to save lives, and reduce economic hardships. Response activities will focus on the short-term, direct effects that an incident has on the orization. First responders may be assisted by Organization Emergency Response Teams (OERT). These teams are given training in basic disaster response skills in both classroom and real-world settings so that they may assist as needed.

18. WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO PREPARE FOR AN EMERGENCY? (a) Before it occurs (b) After it occurs (c) Well before it occurs (d) b and c

19. Recovery The aim of recovery is to restore the affected area to its previous state. Recovery efforts deal with issues and decisions that must be made after immediate needs are met. It is primarily concerned with actions that involve rebuilding destroyed property, re-employment, and the repair of essential infrastructure. Efforts should be made to “build back better,” with a goal to reduce risks inherent in the company and infrastructure.

20. Recovery can start along side the response effort, or begin later. The recovery process can be short-term or long-term depending on the incident, but the main goal is to return the community to normal.

21. An emergency response plan is a documented series of steps an organization will take during a critical event to ensure employees’ safety and minimize the impact on critical operations.

22. Taking a proactive approach to emergency response planning helps you ensure the best possible outcomes for your people and business and allows you to think holistically about the situation and account for a multitude of variables.

23. Emergency response plans are meant to help organizations address various emergency situations that could affect their organization,chemical spills, disease outbreaks, and other hazards. The goal is to reduce or prevent human injury and property damage during any critical event by documenting the steps that should be taken to ensure a timely response tailored to each scenario.

24. It also specifies which staff members should be part of the response team and which first responders should be contacted. Ideally, the outcome of emergency planning is to protect a company’s finances, operations, and employees from harm.

25. The best emergency response plans include who to contact (and their contact information), evacuation routes, how to act during an emergency, how to mitigate risk to your people and facilities, and detailed communication procedures to follow during and after a specific emergency occurs. It’s important to create a plan that accounts for building evacuations in case of events like fires,

26. How to Create an Emergency Response Plan Let us take a look at six critical steps every organization should follow to create an effective emergency response plan. Each organization is unique, so you may find that additional measures are warranted for your specific business.

27. Step #1: Perform a risk assessment The first step to creating an emergency response plan is to conduct a comprehensive risk assessment to identify the types of events that may affect your organization.

28. Leaders should inform employees of potential emergencies that may occur near where employees live or work or other events that risk interrupting or halting business operations—as well as any actions employees should take.

29. Specific event categories for which you may need to plan include:  Pandemics and infectious diseases (COVID-19, lassa fever, cholera, ebola etc.)  Facility emergencies (structure fires, hazardous leaks or spills, etc.)  Civil disturbances (protests, demonstrations, riots, strikes, etc.)

30. Step #2: Document contact information In the event of an emergency that could cause physical harm to your employees, the first call you should make is to your local emergency responders. You should have the numbers for emergency medical services, the fire department, and police department readily available.

31. Step #3: Assign roles and responsibilities When an emergency occurs, employees will look to their leaders for reassurance and guidance. These same leaders should be in charge of activating your emergency response plan, answering important questions, and ordering an evacuation if needed.

32. While assigning roles, there are many important considerations to acknowledge. You want to make sure your response team is reliable, present, and able to react quickly in the face of an emergency.

33. Step #4: Take stock of current resources within your organization Regularly inspect dusty office, fire extinguishers, alarm systems, or first aid kits. These are critical components to any emergency response plan and should be examined regularly.

34. Fire extinguishers The Nigerian Fire Service recommends refilling reusable fire extinguishers every 10 years and replacing disposable ones every 12 years. Also, make sure you periodically remind your employees about where the fire extinguishers are located in the workplace.

35. Alarm systems At the very least, fire alarm systems should be inspected annually. OSHA recommends that non-supervised employee alarm systems are tested every two months.

36. First aid kit OSHA requires that “employers provide medical and first aid supplies commensurate with the hazards of the workplace.” Since many items in a first aid kit have expiration datee, or can become damaged by frequent use, moisture, and exposure to the air, it is important to regularly review your first aid kit and replace any medical supplies as needed.

37. Step #5: Create an evacuation plan In many cases, evacuating the building or premises is required during an emergency. A good evacuation plan for your business will include primary and secondary escape routes. Clear signs should mark all the exit routes and fire escapes. These exit routes should be kept clear of furniture or other objects that could impede a direct means of egress for your employees.

38. Designate an assembly point for employees to gather. Your response team should be at the assembly point, collecting a headcount and providing updates. Ensure the escape routes and the assembly area can accommodate the expected number of employees who will be evacuating.

39. Step #6: Decide how communication will occur between employees and the business. When developing your plan, it is essential to consider how to notify employees of a critical event, how the information will be delivered and received, and how effective communication channels will be at reaching every employee in harm’s way.

40. Emergency Preparedness and Response against Outbreaks (Epidemic and Pandemic) 1 Asses and Plan Be aware that epidemic and pandemic threats and transmission can occur through air, water, food, vectors (organisms, such as mosquitoes or ticks) and/or the exchange of bodily fluids. Stay informed on these threats through your local and national health authorities.

41. Protect water sources, follow good hygiene and sanitation, and vaccinate children to keep them safe. Notify the authorities immediately if you notice any unusual incidences of sickness in people or animals.

42. 2. Reduce Risk Safe drinking water is the most important prevention measure for many diseases—keep water clean with safe water storage and purification practices. Practise good personal hygiene and sanitation—including learning how to wash your hands properly with soap and clean water.

43. Keep food clean and dispose of human and animal waste safely. Follow social distancing guidelines and other advice from health authorities in your country.

44. 3. Prepare and Respond Use personal protective equipment (PPE), such as facemasks, when caring for sick people and when advised to by health authorities. Clean and disinfect surfaces in your home. Prepare emergency supplies—such as food, essential medicines and hygiene items—if there is a chance you will need to isolate in your home for an extended period.

45. Learn how to recognize symptoms and seek medical attention for anyone who cannot be treated at home.

46. General Do’s and Donts Practise good sanitation and dispose of waste safely Follow health advice from local and national authorities

47. Wear personal protective equipment if advised by health authorities Follow isolation and social distancing advice

48. Report any unusual incidences of sickness in people or animals Get relevant vaccines and vaccinate children

49. Use clean and safe water sources and store water safely Practise good personal hygiene, such as proper handwashing

50. Avoid contaminated food and don't keep raw meat with fresh produce Use clean and proper toilets where available

51. Advice on how to protect yourself during an epidemic or pandemic can differ depending on how a disease is transmitted (spread): Airborne diseases: transmitted through the air via small droplets that a person breathes in or that land on other people or surfaces

52. Zoonotic diseases: diseases that spread from animals to humans Vector-borne diseases: diseases spread by living organisms (such as mosquitoes and ticks), often by bites

53. Food-borne diseases: caused by eating food contaminated with bacteria, viruses, parasites or chemical substances Blood or body fluid borne diseases : spread through contaminated blood or bodily fluids

54. CONCLUSION (CLASS DISCUSSION) What are the likely emergencies we can have in this plant? How should we respond to emergencies?