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Basic Principles for Improved Emergency Response Planning

Planning for emergencies in a workplace is a must. EHS professionals need to consider many issues when planning effective emergency responses, evacuation procedures and other safety protocols. According to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), fires and floods are the most common reasons for evacuations in the U.S. each year. But there are many…

First Aid in the Workplace

Emergency preparedness and first aid training can be the difference between life and death. Even with the best precautions and safety programs, every workplace needs to be prepared for injuries, sudden cardiac arrests (SCA) and other medical emergencies.  The average survival rate for victims of SCA is one in 10. However, when they receive CPR…

The Essential Elements of a Workplace Emergency Action Plan

Developing a robust emergency action plan (EAP) is the best way to ensure emergencies at your workplace are handled in a responsible and clear-headed way. But with so many possible hazards and emergencies, the only way to create a successful EAP is through planning. After all, it’s called a “plan” for a reason. An EAP…

How Ready Are Your Employees For an Emergency?

Here’s a quick test that most people fail at their workplace: Name all of the locations of the fire extinguishers and first aid kits within your facility. Can you do it? Unless you were the person who created the evacuation plan or you are part of the health and safety committee (or if you’re a…