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Section 2 - Emergency Action Plan (EAP)
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The following scale may be used to identify audit items needing attention or if a practice, procedure or condition is found that is considered to be a best practice.
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1. Has a current site specific emergency action plan been written that addresses:<br> <br> * All emergencies deemed appropriate and reasonable such as man-made and civil emergencies, natural disasters, environmental incidents and workplace violence?<br> * Identified by name emergency preparedness coordinator?<br> * Line of Authority?<br> * Emergency response teams (chemical spill, mill rescue, etc.)<br> * Emergency response first aid teams (if the response times from outside professionals exceeds 15 minutes.)<br> * Emergency utility and process shut down procedures.<br> * Emergency communication.<br> * Evacuation routes and procedures.<br> * Evacuation list of employees prepared and current.<br> * Evacuation list of visitors and contractors.<br>
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2. Has an emergency preparedness drill (hands-on or table-top) been conducted and critiqued in the last 12 months on each shift of operation?<br><br>* The drill must involve management, supervision, employees and the plant’s emergency response teams."<br>*The drill must be based on a realistic disaster or emergency scenario to be managed (for example: AED response, roll-mill incident, chemical spill response, etc.)<br>*A documented critique is required; follow up actions tracked to completion.<br>* At a minimum, there must be an annual facility evacuation drill involving the entire site personnel.<br><br>Note: Each facility will conduct a planned or unplanned drill of some aspect of the Emergency Action Plan.<br>
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3. Can the plant demonstrate their ability to fully execute procedures contained in the written emergency action plan?"<br>
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The auditor will meet with one emergency response coordinator and one other key member of an emergency response team and evaluate their ability to execute a randomly selected scenario from their plan. Team leaders and members are expected to communicate their planned response to the scenario. Actual execution is not required.
INTERVIEW QUESTION: Describe a response to a large volume release of hazardous chemical. Describe the steps taken in an extreme weather condition (tornado, flood, monsoon). What are the planned responses to an explosion? -
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4. EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROCEDURE: <br> (A) Have the responders been given adequate training? <br> (B) Are procedures established to alert outside spill responders immediately if needed? "<br>
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5. EMERGENCY SPILL KITS: <br> (A) Are spill kits adequate by its location and quantity? <br> (B) Is there a system in place to assure the kits are inspected monthly? "<br>
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6. Does the site have a procedure to account for contractors and vendors (delivering uniforms, refilling vending machines, inspecting fire equipment, etc.) during site evacuations? <br> Verify the EAP specifies responsibility for visitors' <br> evacuations. "<br>
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7. Are there AEDs on -site?<br><br>* Review training records for first responders (must include AED use and blood borne pathogens). American Heart Association certifies training every 2 years, Amer. Red Cross issues certification annually - Cooper recommends annual refresher training. <br>* Review inspection procedures (daily, monthly, annual)<br>
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8. EMERGENCY FIRST AID:<br>(A) Are adequate first aid supplies readily available for all shifts? (1 point)"<br>(B) Are supplies located close to high risk areas?(1 point)<br>(C) Do the First Aid Kits and First Aid Stations provide personal protective equipment (PPE) for first aid personnel to prevent exposure to bloodborne pathogens? (1 point)"<br>(D) Is there a system in place to inspect the contents of the first aid kits regularly and documented? (1 point)"<br>
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9. Is there an adequate number of employees and full-time contractors trained in First Aid/CPR/AED at the site?<br>
