Guide

Guide to Emergency Lighting

In an emergency, proper lighting can point the way to safety. Some jurisdictions have mandated that exit signs be located at waist height and illuminated. Lowering signs reduces the likelihood that they will be obscured by smoke during a fire. Proper illumination in work spaces have been shown to help reduce eye fatigue and having good illumination when working with various tools contributes to safety. In these various settings light is generally expressed in terms of lux units which measure the amount of light over an area.

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Establishing a Red Cross Shelter

Each year, the American and Canadian Red Cross Societies train emergency response volunteers on how to provide shelter and care for those displaced during disaster and other emergencies. One way your organization or business can contribute is by offering your facility as a Red Cross shelter. One way to contribute to this effort is by offering your facility as a Red Cross shelter.

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Organizing a Blood Drive

The Red Cross has been organizing the safe collection and distribution of blood and related products for many decades. This service is of vital importance to health care providers across the nation and around the world

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Guide to Working With Your Local 1st Responders for Schools

Getting to know your local first responders before an emergency happens is best practice. Use the following checklist to help plan your interaction with them.

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Red Cross Guide to First Aid Training

The American Red Cross Emergency First Aid Guide is a reference tool for offices, restaurants, work sites and other businesses.

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Guide to Media Training for Personnel

Any event that disrupts your workplace can be newsworthy and attract media attention. Being unprepared to manage media requests is a common misstep made by many organizations. The following guidelines can help you successfully manage media requests.

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Guide to Emergency Response Team Job Descriptions

It is highly recommended that all organizations have a predetermined command structure that takes charge in the event of an emergency. Some organizations have chosen to adopt the Incident Command System (ICS), sometimes referred to as Incident Mangement System (IMS), which is common to emergency response agencies, police and fire departments throughout North America. Having your Emergency Response Team (ERT) follow this type of structure will help streamline internal communications, coordinate actions with public safety officials, and promote good relations with the media.

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Guide to Conducting a Hazard and Vulnerability Assessment

You can never predict with certainty when a disaster may strike. However, with a little preparation, you can confidently face any emergency. To begin, first decide which hazards pose a serious threat to your operation and community.

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Guide to Working with Your Local 1st Responders

Getting to know your local first responders before an emergency happens is good business. Use the following checklist to help plan your interaction with them.

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Preparedness Planning for People with Disabilities

Regulations covering the rights of people with disabilities or access and functional needs continue to evolve. Please check local, provincial, and federal ordinances to ensure that your organization complies with rules regarding building entrances and exits, evacuation planning, signage, and safety equipment.

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