All organizations need a practical emergency plan to minimize injuries and property damage that may result from accidents and emergencies, including personal injuries, fire, explosion, toxic chemical spills, gas leaks and natural disasters. Emergency plans are based on the best available information about possible emergencies and their potential for personal injury and property damage. This information serves as the basis for drafting procedures, assigning responsibilities, acquiring necessary equipment, and providing the training needed to respond effectively and quickly to any emergency.
The Ontario Construction Regulations require that the constructor shall establish Emergency Response Procedures for every project. This means is that planning for emergencies must begin before any work commences on the project. A quick and efficient response to an emergency will:
The following items should be addressed when preparing your emergency response plan.