e.g. from a confined space, employers will need to consider
what additional provision may be required.
In any event the arrangements for calling the
emergency services should be well known by all particular
appointed persons.
Any information relating to the emergency procedures
must be made available to any accident and emergency
services to ensure that they can prepare their own
response plans.
The employer is responsible for putting together an
emergency response plan to include such issues as:
➤ Safety equipment and PPE
➤ First aid facilities
➤ Emergency procedures for employees
➤ Procedures for clearing up and safe disposal
➤ Regular safety drills
➤ Any needs of disabled persons.
6.7 6.7.Case study
On many occasions supervision is a safety critical element
contained in a safe system of work (SSOW). When it
fails it may result in dire consequences such as personal
and financial losses.
On Friday, 6 February 2004 the HSE issued the
following press release: