Document ID (ISN) | 53696 |
CIS number |
90-446 |
Year |
1985 |
Convention or series no. |
OSHA 3088 (Rev.)
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Author(s) |
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) |
Title |
How to prepare for workplace emergencies |
Bibliographic information |
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), 4676 Columbia Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 45226, USA, 1985. 12p. 9 ref. |
Abstract |
This guidance booklet details the basic steps needed for the preparation of plans to implement in the case of emergencies (toxic gas release, chemical spills, fires, explosions, personal injury) in small businesses without OSH professionals. Aspects covered: planning; chains of command; communications; accounting for personnel; Emergency Response Teams; training; personal protection; medical assistance; security; list of documents giving OSHA requirements; information and consultation services by public and private agencies; State OSH plans; free on-site consultation; OSHA area office services; additional sources of information. |
Descriptors (primary) |
small enterprises; USA; training material; major hazards; safety planning; emergency organization |
Descriptors (secondary) |
dangerous substances; national organization; toxic gases; training manuals; role of government; explosion protection; fire protection; spills; plant safety organization; injuries |
Document type |
C - Training manuals, audiovisual material |
Subject(s) |
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Broad subject area(s) |
Fires, explosions and major hazards
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Browse category(ies) |
OSH training Safety programmes Major hazards Small and medium-sized enterprises
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