Health protection and risk prevention plan

The emergency plan outlines the procedures for first aid, fire response, and the evacuation of employees in the event of an emergency. It must be appropriate to the nature of the operation and the size of the workplace. The plan must also include information about the employees assigned specific roles in carrying out the emergency plan, including their training and the equipment they will use.

The employer is responsible for designating which employees are tasked with carrying out the necessary actions.

When creating an emergency plan, the following points must be considered:

• If there is an immediate risk of injury or accident due to air pollution, toxic, flammable, or hazardous substances, risk of falling, or explosions, operations must be halted, or employees evacuated from the hazardous area.

• The employer must ensure that employees are capable of taking appropriate action themselves if their own safety or the safety of others is in immediate danger.

• First aid kits must be clearly marked, inspected regularly, and kept in designated storage areas.

• First aid kits and other necessary equipment for common accidents—relevant to the nature of the operation—must be easily accessible to staff.

• The employer must inform all relevant parties about the potential risks and the protective measures that have been or will be implemented.

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