02 — Capability · BC-1160.50
Emergency Preparedness & Response
Be ready for a fire, release, injury or utility failure at the site with trained responders, working equipment, rehearsed plans and the means to evacuate and account for everyone.
- Site Emergency Response
- Fire & Spill Response
- Evacuation Planning
In scope
- Site emergency plans and evacuation procedures
- Emergency response team training and drills
- Fire protection and spill response equipment readiness
- Coordination with local emergency services
Out of scope
- Enterprise crisis management and business continuity (see BC-830)
- Fire system maintenance contracts (see BC-370)
Decomposes into · 3
- BC-1160.50.10Emergency Plan MaintenanceKeep site-specific plans for each credible emergency current with the plant's layout, chemicals and headcount.
- BC-1160.50.20Response Team & DrillsTrain and equip an on-site response team and drill the whole site often enough that an evacuation is boring.
- BC-1160.50.30Emergency Equipment ReadinessInspect and test extinguishers, showers, spill kits, alarms and detection on schedule so they work on the day they are needed.