- Author
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Occupational Safety and Health Administration
- Title
- How to Prepare for Workplace Emergencies.
- Coporate
- Occupational Safety and Health Admin., Washington, DC
- Report
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OSHA 3088
1995
18 p.
- Keywords
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emergencies
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training
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medical services
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occupational safety
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education
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toxic gases
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chemical spills
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explosions
- Abstract
- This publication details the basic steps to handle emergencies in the workplace. These emergencies include accidental releases of toxic gases, chemical spills, fires, explosions, and bodily harm and trauma caused by workplace violence. This publication is intended to assist small businesses that do not have safety and health professionals. It is not intended as an all inclusive safety program but rather to provide guidelines for planning for emergencies. It is hoped that businesses without safety and health plans will utilize one of the consultation sources listed on pages 12 or 13 to help develop guidelines for their plants and to obtain training for their personnel. Many companies already have programs in effect. For these companies, this document can assist in updating and revising existing programs.