Ch.4 (Emerg Response & Incident Legislation)

Question 1

In general, What does an emergency response plan support?

Answer 1

It supports the corporate plan but also provides the necessary detail associated with the plants operation

Question 2

While the company and its employees are the MAIN stakeholders, what other relevant stakeholders are affected? (5)

Answer 2

• Neighbours who will be concerned about the possible hazards to themselves
• The local Gov who will want to know that you are prepared
• Local police and fire dept who will want to know your plans and who to talk to
• The Media covering the emergency who will be very critical
• Senior management/board of directors

Question 3

Define Emergency Management

Answer 3

The process of preparing for, responding to, and recovering from an emergency. This is done by having a plan, providing training, and drills

Question 4

List 5 reasons to have an emergency response program

Answer 4

• Fulfills the company’s responsibility to protect employees, their community and environment
• Meets regulatory requirements
• Reduces damages to equipment/product
• Reduced civil or criminal liability
• impacts insurance premiums