Development, Validation, Implementation and Enhancement of a Voluntary Protection Programs VPP Cente

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Development, Validation, Implementation and
Enhancement of a Voluntary Protection Programs
(VPP) Center of Excellence (CX) Capability for
Department of Defense (DoD)

• Emergency Preparedness and Response

Department of Defense Voluntary Protection
Programs Center of Excellence Operated by
DoD Lead AgentOffice of the Assistant
Secretary of the Army (Installations and
Environment)
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Objectives

• After this training you will be able to
• Describe the Occupational Safety and Health
  Administration (OSHA) and Voluntary Protection
  Programs (VPP) Emergency Action Plan (EAP)
  elements
• Define some basic EAP requirements
• View the OSHA EAP eTool

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Emergency Action Plan

• An EAP is a written document required by OSHA
  standard 29 CFR 1910.38(a)
• The purpose of an EAP is to facilitate and
  organize employer and employee actions during
  workplace emergencies
• Well developed plans results in fewer employee
  injuries and structural damage
• Poorly developed plans lead to confusion and
  disorganization

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Workplace Evaluation

• When conducting a workplace evaluation for an EAP
  make sure to include
• Specific layouts
• Structural features
• Emergency systems
• Diverse representatives
• Commitment and support of all employees is
  critical to the EAP success

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Evacuation Plan

• Evacuation charts for all aspects of facility
  should be designed and posted for all employees
  to read
• Monitors should be selected to assure evacuation
  safety and accountability

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Critical Employees

• Ensure critical employees have proper evacuation
  training
• Incorporate critical decisions into the EAP to
  prepare employees for emergencies

Evacuation Training
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Employee Meeting Place

• EAP should define emergency meeting place as well
  as defining who should
• Bring attendance sheet
• Conduct last sweep
• Conduct roll call
• Ensure second meeting place is defined in case
  first one is inadequate

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Rescue Duties for Employees

• Employees assigned to conduct rescue or other
  efforts during an emergency should have access
  to
• Appropriate training (CPR, AED, etc.)
• Appropriate personal protective equipment
  (PPE) such as vests, hard hats, etc.
• Local fire departments or hospitals might provide
  this service to small organizations

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EAP Employee Contacts

• The EAP must include employee information who may
  be contacted for additional information
• The EAP must also be available, exercised and
  critiqued by all employees

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EAP Requirements
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Emergency Announcement System

• An employer must have and maintain an employee
  alarm system
• Emergency announcement systems may include
• Loud speakers
• Alarms
• Voice
• Strobe lights

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Exit Routes

• Exit routes must be
• A permanent part of the workplace
• Separated by fire resistant materials
• Adequately lighted
• Clearly visible and marked
• Free of decorations

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Exit Routes

• During repairs, alterations or new construction
  employees must not occupy a workplace unless the
  exit routes are completed
• If the direction of travel to the exit is not
  immediately apparent, signs must be posted
• Any doorway along the exit route which could be
  mistaken for an exit must be marked with a Not
  an Exit sign

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Fire Prevention Plans

• The purpose of the fire prevention plan is to
  prevent a fire from occurring in a workplace
• Fire prevention plan must
• Be in writing
• Be kept in the work place
• Be available to all employees for review

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Portable Fire Extinguishers

• Employees authorized to use portable fire
  extinguishers must be trained in their use
• The employer must ensure portable fire
  extinguishers are maintained and tested at the
  correct intervals

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Fixed Extinguishing Systems

• Purpose of the fixed extinguishing system is to
  quickly extinguish a developing fire and alert
  occupants before extensive damage occurs
• Employer is responsible for operating, testing,
  and maintaining fixed extinguishing systems that
  are installed to OSHA standards

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OSHA EAP eTool

• http//www.osha.gov/SLTC/etools/evacuation/experts
  ystem/question1.htm?allLinks

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Summary

• In this session you learned about
• The OSHA and VPP EAP
• Some basic EAP requirements
• The OSHA EAP eTool

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References

• Workplace evaluation 29 CFR 1910.38(b)
• Means of reporting fires and other emergencies
  29 CFR 1910.38(c)(1)
• Evacuation procedures and emergency escape route
  assignments 29 CFR 1910.38(c)(2)
• Procedures to be followed by employees who remain
  to operate critical plant operations before they
  evacuate 29 CFR 1910.38(c)(3)

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References

• Procedures to account for all employees after an
  emergency evacuation has been completed 29 CFR
  1910.38(c)(4)
• Rescue and medical duties for those employees who
  are to perform them 29 CFR 1910.38(c)(5)
• Names or job titles of persons who can be
  contacted for further information or explanation
  of duties under the plan 29 CFR 1910.38(c)(6)

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References

• Design and construction requirements for exit
  routes 29 CFR 1910.36
• Maintenance, safeguards, and operational features
  for exit routes 29 CFR 1910.37
• Emergency action plans (EAP) 29 CFR 1910.38
• Fire prevention plans (FPP) 29 CFR 1910.39
• Portable fire extinguishers 29 CFR 1910.157
• Fixed extinguishing systems 29 CFR 1910.160
• Fire detection systems 29 CFR 1910.164
• Employee alarm systems 29 CFR 1910.165

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Questions?