| Document ID (ISN) | 107896 |
| CIS number |
08-429 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0029-7909 - Occupational Hazards |
| Year |
2006 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Ernst R.A. |
| Title |
Emergency response: Worst-case scenario |
| Bibliographic information |
Sep. 2006, p.35-39. Illus. |
| Abstract |
Employers have learned from current events ranging from Hurricane Katrina to 9/11 that any workplace can be negatively affected by events outside of the employer's control. This article explains how to develop an emergency response plan to cope with these unforeseen events. Topics addressed: hazard evaluation; setting up an emergency response team; establishing a command post; liaison with government agencies and neighbouring businesses; specific plans for fire, weather emergencies, chemical spills and workplace violence. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
hazard evaluation; plant safety organization; major hazards; emergency organization |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
weather; fire hazards; chemical products; spills; cooperation; role of government; violence; role of management; disasters |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | USA |
| Subject(s) |
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| Broad subject area(s) |
Fires, explosions and major hazards
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Risk evaluation
Major hazards
Violence and terrorism
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