HAZWOPER Emergency Response - Contingency Plan

According to OSHA, "When an emergency occurs, decisive action is required. Rapidly made choices may have far-reaching, long-term consequences. Delays of minutes can create life-threatening situations. Personnel must be ready to immediately rescue or respond; equipment must be on hand and in good working order. In order to handle emergencies effectively, planning is essential. For this purpose, a Contingency Plan should be developed."

A Contingency Plan should meet the following criteria:

• The plan should be part of a larger Site Safety Plan (which you will learn about).
• The plan should comply with the pollution response, disaster, fire, and emergency plans of local, state, and federal agencies.
• Employees must regularly rehearse the plans using drills and mock situations.
• The company should periodically review the plan in response to new or changing site conditions or information.

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