Week 4 Learning Materials

Please read and watch the following materials:

• Weekly Lecture - The Evolution of Emergency Action Planning
  • This lecture covers the “then”, “now”, and “future” of Emergency Action Planning. Discussed is how Emergency Action Plans have changed over the decades due to how the world has changed and continues to change. Also discussed are predictions on how Emergency Action Plans will likely continue to evolve in the future.
• Textbook:
  • Chapter 25 “Preparing for Emergencies, Disasters ” p. 561-585
    • This chapter covers effective methods for being prepared to address emergencies and disasters that affect the workplace.
  • Chapter 19 “Fire Hazard and Life Safety” p. 413-435
    • This chapter covers hazards associated with fire. This chapter also covers life safety procedures.
  • Chapter 24 “Bloodborne Pathogens and Bacterial Hazards in the Workplace” p. 538-556
    • This chapter covers hazards associated with exposure to blood and other bodily fluids.
• NFPA 101 Fact Sheet
  • This fact sheet describes the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) Life Safety Standard which is directly related to the OSHA regulation for Emergency Action Plans
• FEMA Ready Business Website
  • This website is the Federal Emergency Management  (FEMA) “Ready Business” website which has resources that employers can use to develop or improve their workplace Emergency Action Plans.

Additional Resources

• Emergency Action Plans article in EHS Today
• Safety Tip on Emergency Action Plans from Enablon  
• National Safety Council Resources for Emergency Action Plans  

Weekly Lecture

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