9.1 Policy

The British Columbia Conservation Foundation is committed to controlling hazards in the workplace; however, it is always prudent to prepare for emergencies. BCCF has developed an Emergency Preparedness Program to provide a standardized method for handling emergencies.

9.2 Responsibilities

• 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.

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

• Participate in emergency response drills.
• Follow the 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.

When: Created when the site opens.

Who: Activity completed by the Safety Administrator and 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 BCCF server.

When: Before a fieldwork project begins 

Who: Activity completed by supervisors and workers.

Tool: Field Level Emergency Response Plan.

Review: 

• 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 BCCF server.

When: Conducted at least annually at each fixed workplace.

Who: 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.