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Emergency Procedures - A Must for Every Construction Site

Emergency Procedures - A Must for Every Construction Site
The construction site changes on a daily basis. These changes may include the physical layout, changes in harmful exposures and even changes in the emergency devices that are available. Hence, careful pre-planning of emergency procedures, prior to the start of a project must be done and every employee must be aware of these procedures. Construction accidents can be very dangerous and even fatal, and so many organizations are proactive when it comes to implementing safety procedures. Unfortunately, even with such safety procedures in place, accidents do occur.

Present below is a list of points that every emergency procedure needs to have:

1.Analyze potential emergency situations - For instance, ask yourself questions like, will the hazards change regularly or stay the same over a period of time?

2.Get to know your entire layout - This includes the entire site, building or structure. Review a floor plan that identifies all of the emergency exits and emergency equipment. This plan should be posted in conspicuous areas.

3.Know where emergency phone numbers are posted - These include medical emergency personnel, police, fire, EPA, insurance carriers, etc. Numbers should be conspicuously posted near telephones.

4.The Hazwoper training courses - Every single employee, supervisor and worker must enroll themselves in one of the most appropriate Hazwoper training course that best suits their needs and requirements.

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