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WHAT IS AN EMERGENCY PREPARDNESS PLAN
(EPP)??
• "emergency plan" means a plan in writing, which, on
basis of identified potential incidents at the installation,
together with their consequences, describes how such
incidents and their consequences should be dealt with
on-site and off-site
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EPP
• "emergency plan" means a plan in writing, which,
on basis of identified potential incidents at the
installation, together with their consequences,
describes how such incidents and their consequences
should be dealt with on-site and off-site
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THE REQUIREMENTS: REGULATION 6
On-site emergency plan
6. (1) An employer, self employed person and user shall after
submission of the information contemplated in regulation 3(4) -
(a) establish an on-site emergency plan to be followed inside the premises..... in
consultation with the relevant health and safety representatives or the relevant health and
safety committee;
(b) discuss the emergency plan with the relevant local government......;
(c) review....... at least every three years;
(d) sign......two witnesses;
(e) .... readily available at all times for implementation and use;
(f) ensure that all employees are conversant........;
(g) ...... tested in practice at least once a year and keep record of such test.
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THE REQUIREMENTS: REGULATION 9
General duties of the local government
9. (1) ...
(3) All off-site emergency plans to be followed outside the premises
of the installation or part of the installation classified as a major
hazard installation shall be the responsibility of the local
government
(2) Where a local government does not have the facilities available
to control a major incident or to comply with the requirements of
this regulation, that local government shall make prior
arrangements with a neighboring local government, relevant
provincial government or the employer, self employed person
and user for assistance.
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Existing & Proposed Regulations
On-Site
Large Industry largely compliant
Smaller Industry with difficulty
No Standard
Off-Site
Lack of insight
Response oriented
No Standard
IMPLICIT CURRENT CONDITION
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BUT HOW?
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“The following standards contain provisions for
the establishing, implementation and
maintenance of on-site and off-site emergency
plans as required by the local legislation on
major hazards installations. This standard will
address the accountabilities of the
establishment and the relevant local authorities
respectively.”
SCOPE
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Accountabilities
Roles and responsibilities On-Site
Emergency Coordinating and Planning Committee
Establishment Emergency Controller
Team Leaders and Teams
Off-Site
Emergency Coordinating and Planning Committee of at least:
Disaster Management,
Traffic,
Fire, Rescue and Emergency Medical,
South African Police Services,
Health Services, and
Social Services
CONTENT - MAKE A TEAM
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Risk Management
Hazard Identification
Hazard analysis
AIA risk assessment
CONTENT - KNOW WHAT TO PLAN FOR
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Developing and Writing the Emergency Plan Title and
Establishment Introduction Establishment description
Table of contents
Aims and Objectives
Hazards
Levels and types of emergencies
Emergency functions and organisational structure
Identification
Emergency procedures
Administration and control of the emergency plan
Supporting information
CONTENT - WRITE THE PLAN
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Training and Awareness
Comply with the requirements of the relevant national
legislation
Off-site emergency plan shall determine the specific
competencies required
Dissemination of information and awareness, to
affected parties
CONTENT – TELL EVERYONE
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Testing of the plan
Tested when first developed then at suitable intervals
to identify and correct deficiencies
desktop simulations and practical exercises or drills
all components of the plan
Consultation between the off-site and on-site
committees
CONTENT – TEST IT
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Management of the EPP
Operational control
Safe emergency shut down
Maintenance of equipment
Documentation and Record keeping
Updating of the plan
Monitoring and review
Reviewed at regular intervals to ensure its continued
suitability and effectiveness
Reviews could also be initiated by “changes”
CONTENT - MAINTENANCE
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Working Group Submitted Standard for Committee Draft Stage
• 14 Members voted that Standard should go for public
comment(Draft South African Standard); Zero negative votes
• 1 Member submitted comments, 21 of which the SABS
deems to be technical
• Sub Committee (SABS/TC 0292/SC 02) set up a task team
on 21 July 2017 to Considered Collated Comments
Meeting scheduled for 7 November 2017
If Technical Changes: Back to WG Draft Comment Stage
If No Technical Changes: On to DSS
• Draft South African Standard (± 60 days?)
PROGRESS
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THANK YOU
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INFO SLIDES
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ARP 5:2010 RECOMMENDED PRACTICE EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
Plan in writing
Identified incidents and consequences
How to deal with
consequences
Consult on site &
Discuss with LG
Review
Tested
Employee awareness
Local Government prior
arrangements
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ARP 5:2010 RECOMMENDED PRACTICE EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
Plan in writing
Identified incidents and consequences
How to deal with
consequences
Consult on site &
Discuss with LG
Review
Tested
Employee awareness
Local Government prior
arrangements
All Hazard
Approach
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