9.1 Policy
The British Columbia Conservation Foundation is committed to controlling hazards in the workplace; however it is prudent to plan for emergencies to mitigate the suffering and loss. BCCF has developed an Emergency Preparedness Program to provide a standardized method for handling emergency situations.
9.2 Responsibilities
Management
- Ensure implementation of the Emergency Preparedness Program.
- Ensure emergency response training is conducted.
- Ensure emergency response drills are held at a minimum annually.
- Participate in emergency response drills.
Supervisors
- Ensure emergency response plan is implemented.
- Follow emergency response plan.
- Participate in emergency response drills.
Workers
- Participate in emergency response drills.
- Follow emergency response plan.
9.3 Program Overview
All worksites require an emergency response plan. There are two kinds of emergency response plans at BCCF; fixed location plans and field level plans.
Fixed Location Emergency Response Plan
When: Created when the site opens.
Who: Activity completed by the Safety Coordinator and JOHSC representative.
Tool: Fixed Location Emergency Response Plan.
Review: Reviewed and revised if required:
- 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 BCCF server.
Field Level Emergency Response Plan
When: Before a project begins which is using one or all of the following: SafetyLine, inReach devices, satellite phones.
Who: Activity completed by supervisors and workers.
Tool: Field Level Emergency Response Plan.
Review: Reviewed and revised if required:
- Annually
- After a workplace incident.
Documentation: A copy of the emergency response plan will be kept by the crew throughout the work term. An electronic copy will be kept on the BCCF server.
Emergency Response Drill
When: Conducted at a minimum, annually at each fixed workplace.
Who: Activity organized by the site emergency coordinator.
Tool: Emergency Response Drill Report.
Review: Reviewed by management and revised if required.
Documentation: An electronic copy will be kept on the BCCF server.