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9.1 Policy

The Emergency Preparedness Program provides a standardized method to prepare for and handle emergencies. 

9.2 Responsibilities

Management

  • Ensure implementation of the Emergency Preparedness Program.
  • Ensure emergency response training is provided.
  • Ensure emergency response drills are held annually, at a minimum.
  • Participate in emergency response drills.

Supervisors

  • Ensure an emergency response plan is implemented.
  • Follow the emergency response plan.
  • Participate in emergency response drills.

Workers

  • Participate in emergency response drills.
  • Follow the emergency response plan.

9.3 Program Overview

All worksites require an emergency response plan. Two types of plans are used by BC Conservation Foundation employees - fixed location plans and field level plans.

Fixed Location Emergency Response Plan

When: Created when the site opens.

Who: Activity completed by the Safety Administrator and a JOHSC representative.

Tool: Fixed Location Emergency Response Plan.

Review: 

  • Annually.
  • After a workplace incident.

Documentation: A copy of the emergency response plan will be posted on the office/site bulletin board. A record of the emergency response plan will be kept electronically on the BC Conservation Foundation server.

Field Level Emergency Response Plan

When: Before a fieldwork project begins 

Who: Activity completed by supervisors and workers.

Tool: Field Level Emergency Response Plan.

Reviewed: 

  • Annually
  • After a workplace incident.

Documentation: The crew will keep a copy of the emergency response plan throughout the work term. An electronic copy will be retained on the BC Conservation Foundation server.

Emergency Response Drill

When: At least annually at each fixed workplace.

Who: Organized by the site emergency coordinator.

Tool: Emergency Response Drill Report.

Reviewed: Reviewed by management and revised if required.

Documentation: An electronic copy will be kept on the BC Conservation Foundation server.