Emergency Response Plan

PURPOSE

KBD Transportation is committed to operating at the highest standards to protect the health and safety of our workers, the public, and the environment.

As part of an Emergency Preparedness Program, the Management and employees of KBD Transportation will develop and maintain an Emergency Response Plan in compliance with applicable laws and standards to ensure timely and appropriate response to emergencies.

SCOPE

All employees will be educated and instructed to follow the procedures:

DEFINITIONS

FIRST AID Includes but is not limited to: cleaning minor cuts, scrapes or scratches, treating a minor burn, applying bandages and/or dressings, cold compress, cold pack, ice bag, splint, changing a bandage or a dressing after a follow-up observation visit and any follow-up for observation purposes only.
EMERGENCY Any unexpected situation or the threat of impending situations abnormally affecting property and the health, safety and welfare that must be dealt with urgently.
HEALTH CARE An injury that results in attention received from a recognized health care provider but that does not result in time away from scheduled work nor a wage loss.

COMMUNICATION

The results of all drills (evacuation, fire, etc.) will be communicated to the employees in a number of ways:

  • Minutes of Joint Health & Safety Committee Meetings
  • Supervisors holding safety talks with employees
  • Postings on bulletin boards

The Joint Health & Safety Committee will assist in all areas with remedial actions and recommendations.

Notification Requirements:

  • Critical and fatal injures (under Critical Injury Regulation) require you to contact the HRSDC (800.463.2493) immediately and a written investigation report must be completed and sent within 48 hours.
  • Fire & Explosion (HRSDC) (immediately, if it results in an injury).
  • Chemical releases (Ministry of Environment) (immediately).
  • Lost time, health care, modified work required as a result of first aid and only extending beyond 7 days. (Workplace Safety and Insurance Board)(Form 7 completed within 3 days of being advised of the injury and submitted to WSIB within 7 days).

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Emergency Warden

  • Determines when a situation becomes an emergency and when to react to this emergency.

Deputy Warden

  • Assumes the duties of the Emergency Warden in his absence.
  • Assists the Emergency Warden in his presence.