Safety: Onshore Emergency
Onshore Emergencies require immediate response to:
- Protect lives
- Reduce risk
- Minimize damage to property & the environment
Onshore Emergencies can include:
- Industrial accidents: Chemical spills, explosions, fires
- Natural disasters: Earthquakes, floods
Things to prepare so Onshore Emergencies can be handled:
- Have an Emergency Response Plan tailored to the location & applicable regulations: Roles, responsibilities, procedures, communications, equipment, evacuation
- Provide training to designated personnel & teams to ensure that they have the required knowledge & skills
- Prepare necessary support: PPE, Fire extinguisher, safety equipment, medical equipment, food, water, communication devices
When Onshore Emergencies Occur:
- Teams needed: Emergency Team, Rescue Team, Fire Team, Medical Team
- All teams must oversee operations & coordinate Rescue Efforts
- Safety of life must be prioritized by implementing the Safety & Evacuation Processes
- Parties who need special treatment (elderly, disabled) must be prioritized for assistance
- The cause of the emergency must be addressed immediately to limit further damage: Shutting down machinery & equipment, extinguishing fires, installing barriers during flooding
- Communication must be made with employees, management & public to prevent misinformation & panic
When the Onshore Emergencies have been resolved:
- Medical care, psychological support & temporary shelter must be provided to victims
- The physical & operational damages must be handled & repaired immediately
- The cause of all damages must be evaluated through the Investigation Process
- Operations must be restarted in stages while also ensuring that Safety Procedures are carried out
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I am Astrid Amalia, the Founder of GWB (GlobalWide Business) at https://globalwidebusiness.blogspot.com.
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