Clause 8.2 – Emergency Preparedness and Response

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Emergencies can strike without warning. Emergency preparedness and response is a core function of your Integrated Management System under ISO 45001.

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1Identify emergency scenarios: Use risk assessments to evaluate likely events such as fire, gas leaks, and medical emergencies.
2Write a clear plan: Develop a simple, site-specific Emergency Response Plan for different situations.
3Train your people: Nominate fire wardens and first aiders, train all staff on evacuations and assembly points.
4Run emergency drills: Schedule regular drills for different scenarios and evaluate effectiveness.
5Check your equipment: Maintain fire extinguishers, spill kits, first aid kits, and defibrillators.
6Keep it integrated: Discuss emergency readiness in HSEQ meetings and review through internal audits.

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1Identify emergency scenarios: Use risk assessments to evaluate likely events such as fire, gas leaks, and medical emergencies.
2Write a clear plan: Develop a simple, site-specific Emergency Response Plan for different situations.
3Train your people: Nominate fire wardens and first aiders, train all staff on evacuations and assembly points.
4Run emergency drills: Schedule regular drills for different scenarios and evaluate effectiveness.
5Check your equipment: Maintain fire extinguishers, spill kits, first aid kits, and defibrillators.
6Keep it integrated: Discuss emergency readiness in HSEQ meetings and review through internal audits.

Clause 8.2 – Emergency Preparedness and Response

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