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No one wants it to happen, but an emergency, natural or manmade, can strike at anytime, 24/7. What’s more, it need not be a major, nationally-televised incident, such as a hurricane, earthquake, or act of political terror. An event as common as a local building fire can present just as large a challenge to you. These resources will help you create a plan for handling such crises, whatever their scope, and to carry it out in a way that best protects your employees and your company.
10 Tips for Communicating an Environmental Crisis Accept responsibility for real and perceived environmental risks at your facility. The time to develop a public relations program is not after the incident happens. Facilities should already have a plan that addresses crisis communication. Companies that isolate themselves in times of crisis will be blamed by a […]
What would you instinctively do if you thought you heard a gunshot at work? Walk toward the sound to see what happened Pick up the phone and call down to the front desk Ask two or three of your co-workers to see if they heard it too Immediately get up and get out of the […]
In many workplaces, when there is a fire or other disaster affecting the building, the focus is on getting people out of the building quickly and safely. Workers are trained to know their closest emergency exits and at least two ways to reach them (in case one path is blocked). They know how to activate […]
TRI is designed to provide citizens with information about chemicals being used, processed, manufactured, or released from facilities in their communities. The basic premise of TRI is that citizens have a right to know about toxic chemicals that are handled or released in their community. Meaning of “Release” under TRI Under the Emergency Planning and […]
When an intern for Liz Claiborne, Inc., the women’s clothing manufacturer headquartered in New York City, was being harassed by an ex-boyfriend, the company security department immediately intervened. She was provided with daily escorts to her train station, and she was told to call the company’s dispatch center each evening to confirm that she arrived […]
This question deserves a thoughtful response because active shooters and other active assailants present clear and present danger for workplaces across the United States as evidenced by the frequency and severity of recent attacks both here and abroad. Consider the following: There were 19 identified active assailant events in 2014 and over 40% of those […]
In 2011, California School Teacher Carlie Charlesworth divorced her husband. Because he had a history of violence, the court granted Charlesworth a restraining order against her ex-husband, Martin Charlesworth. Despite the restraining order, in January 2013, Martin Charlesworth showed up in the parking lot of Holy Trinity School in El Cajon, prompting a school lockdown […]
The possibility of severe spring storms bringing high winds, flash floods, and dangerous tornadoes affects much of the country in March. These storms can leave serious property damage in their wake. Are you prepared to clean up after a storm? Cleanup recommendations for specific weather events are outlined below. Storm and Tornado Cleanup Storm and […]
March, the saying goes, comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb. It’s that “like a lion” part that should worry you: the possibility of severe spring storms bringing flash floods, high winds, and dangerous tornadoes affects much of the country in March. Is your site prepared for severe weather? Keep reading […]
Most people who work in cold conditions are aware of their risk of frostbite and hypothermia, but they may be less aware of their risk of dehydration, overexertion, and trench foot caused by cold exposure. Here’s how workers can identify these conditions and treat them appropriately. Here are signs, symptoms, and first-aid recommendations for these […]