Emergency Response Protocols

Injured or Ill Person

  • Assist the person only if the surrounding area and environmental conditions are safe.

    • If the person appears to have a physical injury, confirm that the possible equipment, object, or species that resulted in the injury is no longer an imminent danger to the area.

    • If the person does not appear to have a physical injury, be aware of potential environmental hazards that could include odorless gasses and other toxins.

  • If the person is unreachable, unresponsive, or is experiencing extreme discomfort call 911 immediately.

  • In assisting an injured or ill person take appropriate measures to prevent an injury or illness of your own while also preventing, if possible, further injury or intensifying the illness the person is experiencing.

    • Use extreme caution and wear appropriate protective equipment if bodily fluids are present.

  • If emergency supplies are required (e.g First Aid Kit or AED) notify someone else to collect the appropriate supplies if possible.

    • Once you’ve began providing aid to a person try to remain with them, if possible, until the person has been either stabilized or when emergency personnel have arrived.

Fire, Smoke, and Carbon Monoxide

See Flames, See or Smell Smoke, or Hear a Fire/Smoke Alarm

  • Proceed quickly, but calmly to the nearest exit.

    • If possible, safely notify others of the impending danger.

      • You can achieve this by banging on walls and making loud noises while making your way outside of the facility.

  • Move to the facility or job-site’s designated outdoor safe area.

    • Always have general awareness of your location’s emergency exit protocols as found on emergency exit diagrams.

  • Once you have reached the designated outdoor safe area, call 911 immediately.

  • Never re-enter an evacuated facility or job site until authorized to do so by the Company’s Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) department or Company executives.

Smell Gas or Hear Carbon Monoxide Alarm

  • Proceed quickly, but calmly to the nearest exit.

    • If possible, safely notify others of the impending danger.

      • You can achieve this by banging on walls and making loud noises while making your way outside of the facility.

  • Move to the facility or job-site’s designated outdoor safe area.

    • Always have general awareness of your location’s emergency exit protocols as found on emergency exit diagrams.

  • Once you have reached the designated outdoor safe area, call 911 immediately.

  • Never re-enter an evacuated facility or job site until authorized to do so by the Company’s Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) department or Company executives.

Severe Weather

Lightning

  • Proceed and/or remain indoors.

  • Avoid windows if possible.

  • Wait thirty (30) minutes until after the storm has passed before going outdoors if possible.

    • Use caution when proceeding outdoors after any storm as other dangers may still be present (e.g. flooding, strong winds, etc.).

  • If the facility has been struck by lightning and is on fire:

    • Check in with your manager, Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) personnel, or other appropriate management immediately if possible.

    • Proceed quickly, but safety to the nearest detached structure or vehicle.

    • Notify your manager or supervisor, department lead, and/or the Company’s Human Resources (HR) department before departing the premises.

    • Never re-enter an evacuated facility or job site until authorized to do so by the Company’s Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) department or Company executives.

Strong Winds

  • Proceed and remain indoors.

  • Move away from windows.

  • If necessary, proceed to hallways, windowless rooms, or designated safe areas.

  • Wait thirty (30) minutes until after the storm has passed before going outdoors if possible.

    • Use caution when proceeding outdoors after any storm as other dangers may still be present (e.g. flooding, lightning, etc.).

  • If the facility or job-site is significantly damaged:

    • Check in with your manager, Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) personnel, or other appropriate management immediately if possible.

    • Move to the nearest undamaged structure or vehicle if storm persists and when possible.

    • Notify your manager or supervisor, department lead, and/or the Company’s Human Resources (HR) department before departing the premises.

    • Never re-enter an evacuated facility or job site until authorized to do so by the Company’s Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) department or Company executives.

Hail

  • Proceed and remain indoors.

  • Move away from windows.

  • If necessary, proceed to hallways, windowless rooms, or designated safe areas.

  • Wait thirty (30) minutes until after the storm has passed before going outdoors if possible.

    • Use caution when proceeding outdoors after any storm as other dangers may still be present (e.g. flooding, lightning, strong winds, etc.).

  • If the facility or job-site is significantly damaged:

    • Proceed quickly, but calmly to the nearest exit when perceived it is safe.

    • Move to the nearest undamaged structure or vehicle if storm persists and when possible.

    • Once safely outside, call 911 if necessary.

    • Never re-enter an evacuated facility or job site until authorized to do so by the Company’s Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) department or Company executives.

Tornado Warning

  • Proceed to the nearest designated safe area.

    • This may include a designated safe room or the center-most room in a facility.

      • Always have general awareness of your location’s designated safe area as found on severe weather diagrams.

    • If possible, safely notify others of the impending danger.

      • You can achieve this by banging on walls and making loud noises while making your way to an appropriate safe area.

  • Move to the facility or job-site’s designated outdoor safe area.

    • Always have general awareness of your location’s emergency exit protocols as found on emergency exit diagrams.

  • If the facility or job-site is significantly damaged:

    • Proceed quickly, but calmly to the nearest exit when perceived it is safe to exit the designated safe area.

    • Move to the nearest undamaged structure or vehicle if storm persists and when possible.

    • Once safely outside, call 911 if necessary.

    • Never re-enter an evacuated facility or job site until authorized to do so by the Company’s Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) department or Company executives.

Earthquake

Minor Earthquake

  • Calmly remain in place if falling debris is not perceived or noticed.

  • Await notice from the Company’s Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) or Human Resources (HR) personnel if emergency action is necessary.

Powerful Earthquake

  • Promptly maneuver under a sturdy object to avoid being impacted by falling debris.

  • Once the quake can no longer be felt and you perceive it is safe, proceed quickly, but calmly to the nearest exit.

  • Never re-enter an evacuated facility or job site until authorized to do so by the Company’s Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) department or Company executives.


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