5.10 PURPOSE
An Emergency Action Plan is required under specific standards in 29 CFR 1910. The purpose of this procedure is to document the Emergency Action Plan in writing and include it in the Nitro Construction Services EHS Procedures Manual. Employees have access to this procedure in the EHS manual.
5.11 RESPONSIBILITY
The Project Manager shall ensure the full and effective implementation of this procedure. All employees shall follow the requirements sets forth in this procedure.
5.12 REFERENCES
29 CFR 1910.38
5.13 DEFINITIONS
N/A
5.14 PROCEDURE
The majority of work performed by Nitro Construction Services’ done on job sites where there is an existing Emergency Action Plan already in place. If that is the case, Nitro Construction Services employees are to follow the elements in the site-specific emergency action plan. Otherwise, this procedure will be utilized.
The following details the minimum elements included in Nitro Construction Services’ Emergency Action Plan:
5.1 If there is not an established Emergency Action Plan at the job location, call 911 to report a fire or other emergency. Provide as much detail as possible to ensure an appropriate response.
5.2 If there is not an established Emergency Action Plan at the job location, ensure employees know the exit routes before starting work.
5.3 Nitro Construction Services employees are not to remain in an emergency for critical plant operations. Nitro employees are to shut down machinery and evacuate immediately.
5.4 If there is not an established Emergency Action Plan at the job location, the Foreman is responsible to ensure the headcount is taken and all employees are accounted for after an evacuation.
5.5 Nitro Construction Services employees will perform a non-entry rescue if the individual has received appropriate training. First aid and CPR may be administered if training is up to date.
5.6 Each job site must have and maintain an employee alarm system. This system must use a distinctive signal for each purpose and will be reviewed during safety orientation at the job site before beginning work.
Employees may contact Nitro Construction Services’ Corporate Safety Director at the home office if more information about the plan an explanation of duties is needed.
5.15 TRAINING
In case of an emergency, evacuation procedures will be reviewed during safety orientation at the job site before beginning work. If there is not an Emergency Plan in place that details evacuation procedures, the Foreman shall be responsible to ensure the work crew is trained to assist in a safe and orderly evacuation.
5.16 REVIEW OF EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN
An employer must review the emergency action plan with each employee covered by the plan:
• Before starting work at a specific job site
• When the plan is developed or the employee is assigned initially to a job;
• When the employee’s responsibilities under the plan change; and
• When the plan is changed.