The following questions will be added in the checklist to prepare and use the hazardous substance Emergency Procedures Checklist mechanism:
- Is there a written emergency plan available and in place?
- Are there general procedures for all staff (e.g. procedures for fire drills and? evacuation of premises?)
- Are there regular evacuation drills (at least once every 12 months)?
- Where hazardous substances are used, are there written procedures for dealing with incidents involving spills/releases?
- Where hazardous substances are used, are there written procedures for dealing with incidents involving injuries or over-exposures to workers and/or others (e.g.: bystanders)?
- Where hazardous substances are used, are there written procedures for dealing with incidents involving injuries or over-exposures to workers and/or others (eg: bystanders)?
- Is specific equipment available for dealing with the hazards of emergency response action?
- Are workers who are involved in any emergency response team trained to deal with the incident?
- Is an appropriate reporting system available for recording near misses, incidents, accidents and emergencies?
- Is the emergency plan subject to regular review?
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