This video points out it is an accepted management principle not to ask someone to do something they have not been trained to do. Touch on the use of tabletop exercises and live drills as one approach to this challenge. #43 All emergency response team members are given ongoing emergency response training
This video points out that during a crisis, especially a wide-scale crisis such as a severe storm, staff may be worried about family members, friends, pets, or important possessions. Having a household plan can reduce this anxiety, help keep people productive, and increases the safety net to those outside of the facility since they are also doing preparedness planning. #52 Staff members are encouraged to have emergency plans for their households.
This video makes the point that having these reports is a good way to notify management of any issues that need attention. These reports can be positive and used to highlight how well a situation was handled. They can open the door to the concept of root-cause analysis. #47 After-action reports are completed for every emergency incident/exercise.
This video clarifies the role and therefore the membership of the ERT versus the planning group. #49 A date for the next update to the Ready Rating Assessment has been scheduled.
Workplace violence can be directed at one or more individuals or the institution. In all cases, the institution should make it clear that all threats are taken seriously and reported to the police.
Not all incidents require a full mobilization of resources. Some are very local events of little long-term consequence and require less than full activation of your emergency action plan.
This video highlights some of the ways to prepare for these disruptions, the key point being - talk to your vendors and make the discussion a collaboration, not an after-the-fact negotiation/litigation.
This video touches on the importance of having evacuation routes prominently displayed. These can lead to interior shelters or exterior assembly areas. Safety Wardens play a role in this process and help with indicating that an area is clear of people. Ask about EXIT signs and also protection from the elements at the external sites. Last, make sure that the evacuation routes don't block first responders trying to reach the area.
As small business owners, the challenges we face daily would only be com- pounded in the event of an emergency. On the field, in business and in life, being prepared for adversity—whether that comes in the form of an opposing team or a natural disaster—is what separates those who simply survive from those who thrive, and teamwork is the only way to achieve success.
Use the Worksheet to determine what hazards and emergencies for which your organization should be planning.
