We can’t prevent disasters happening but we can prepare to minimize damage and come
through the recovery period as quickly as possible. When it comes to emergency preparedness
we all have a role to play.
In this info sheet you’ll find practical information on what to do in case an emergency should occur.
DEVELOP AN EMERGENCY PLAN
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Identify all exits, stairways, and existing floor
plans of the work area. Also identify the location
of all fire extinguishers, pull stations, and any
other fire adjunct alarms and fire suppression
equipment.
Be sure that all emergency phone numbers are
clearly listed and are readily available next to
telephone.
Report all potentially hazardous conditions to
your supervisor immediately. Especially focus on
conditions or materials which, in the event of an
emergency, might block evacuation routes or
in some manner further contribute to the
emergency.
Do not block or wedge any stairwell doors in the
open position at any time.
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For each location,
establish a meeting
point or safe refuge
area away from the
building and other
hazards such as
overhead power lines.
Assign someone the
responsibility of
accounting for all
employees in the
event of an
emergency.
Test your plan to make
sure that it works.
Actsafe’s Emergency
Plan - Poster
PERSONAL PREPAREDNESS
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Establish an emergency out of province
contact (example to the right) that you can
check in with in case you are unable to
contact your family.
Program the acronym ICE (In Case of
Emergency) next to emergency phone
numbers in your cell phone address book. This
provides a method to easily reach a family
member or emergency contact should an
illness or incident render one unconscious.
Designate a family meeting place, in case you
are not able to get home.
Keep a list of neighbours names and contact
information, in case you are unable to reach
your family.
Ensure that you properly know how to use a fire
extinguisher. Remember PASS (Pull the pin, Aim
low, Squeeze the handle, Sweep from side to
side).
Know where emergency supplies are stored.
Carry an emergency kit in your car (see page 4
for further information on car emergency kits).
Emergency Out of Province Contact
My Name:
Phone:
Contact Name:
Phone:
Address:
Medical Condition:
Allergies:
Medication(s):
MEDICAL EMERGENCIES
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Notify the First Aid Attendant (i.e. Craft Services
or Construction Safety) by the established
means. If not available, call 911 or use the
established and agreed upon means of
reporting a medical emergency.
Have a designated crew member/co-worker
Updated: Sept. 2019
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meet the responding emergency personnel
and assist them by leading them to the victim.
Keep the victim calm. If trained, administer first
aid as needed.
In the event of a serious incident or medical
emergency, contact the appropriate number
on your Emergency Procedures sheet.
www.actsafe.ca
Fall 2019
Edition: Emergency Preparedness
Safety Scene 9