OSHA: Preparing for Disasters

A(n) ________ will determine any physical or chemical hazards that could cause an emergency.

Hazard assessment

In your emergency action plan, include the _______ and ________ of every employee who has a role or responsibility.

Name, Job title

A fire prevention plan must include:

-A list of all major fire hazards -Proper handling and storage procedures for hazardous materials -Potential ignition sources and their controls

Employees must be trained on emergency action plans and fire prevention procedures:

-After being hired -After updates to either plan

Natural Disasters

-Earthquakes -Lightning -Hurricane -Tornado

Man-made Disasters

-Hazardous Material Release -Fire -Aircraft Crash -Arson -Nuclear Accident -Workplace Violence -Terrorism

The emergency action plan provides procedures to follow if a disaster strikes, including:

-How to report fires and other emergencies -Plant shut-down procedures -When and how to evacuate the workplace

The FPP identifies persons or job titles responsible for:

-Maintaining equipment to control sources of ignition -Controlling fuel source hazards

The purpose of the Emergency Action Plan is to:

-Protect lives -Prevent property damage -Quickly return business operations to normal

A disaster or workplace emergency is an unforeseen situation that:

-Threatens you or your co-workers -Disrupts normal business operations -Causes physical damage

Lisa's supervisor asks her to create a fire prevention plan (FPP) for the company. Put the following tasks in the order Lisa should complete them

1. Preform a fire hazard assessment of all areas 2. Identify potential sources of ignition 3. Identify preventative measures for each fire hazard

A written emergency action plan (EAP) must be kept at the workplace when the company has:

11 or more employees