Procedures for Critical Operations Personnel

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12.3. PROCEDURES FOR CRITICAL OPERATIONS PERSONNEL

Procedures should be developed which clearly identify critical operations, critical operations

personnel, and actions required of those personnel performing critical operations during site

evacuation. This section should contain:

A listing of all critical operations, the personnel assigned to perform them, and the

procedure for updating the listing;

A description of any additional training requirements for designated personnel;

A step-by-step procedure to complete the critical tasks;

Estimated time required for the employee to complete the assigned critical tasks;

Procedures for delayed evacuation (if different from normal evacuation procedures),

Procedures for reporting to the designated safe area; and

Procedures for emergency communications during the conduct of critical tasks and

delayed evacuation.

12.4. PROCEDURES TO ACCOUNT FOR ALL EMPLOYEES

Procedures should be developed which account for all personnel immediately following an

evacuation. These procedures should:

Contain the requirements to account for and report the number of personnel evacuated,

Provide a means for notifying the SSHO and emergency personnel when employees are

missing, and

Include procedures for accounting for personnel performing critical operations.

12.5. RESCUE AND MEDICAL DUTIES

Personnel may need to perform life saving CPR or emergency first aid prior to the arrival of the

local emergency personnel (e.g., fire, medical, rescue teams). This section of the EAP should

describe the actions to be taken by site personnel with first aid/CPR responsibilities. At a

minimum, this section should contain:

A current listing of all personnel with first aid/CPR duties,

Training requirements for personnel with first aid/CPR duties,

Description of conditions under which employees perform first aid/CPR,

Description of medical and rescue duties taken until the arrival of the emergency response

personnel,

Procedures for notifying emergency personnel, and

Procedures for reporting the incident to the appropriate personnel.

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