EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS POLICY
Overview
We are committed to being prepared to provide services in a wide range of emergency situations, including power loss, fire, and earthquake. Our adequate preparation, if the situations
arise, represents our ability to maintain health and safety of the children and adults that we serve as well as our employees and volunteers. This policy applies to every site at which we provide services.
EVACUATION POLICY
Every site will have an evacuation plan.
All staff will be knowledgeable about the plan and will be able to implement the plan.
Every site, will: Have emergency exits clearly marked, post evacuation routes and safe exits within the site, and assembly area defined.
Every site will:
Keep emergency exits clear of obstructions,
Post emergency telephone numbers noticeable by the telephone.
Site Assembly point are clearly mark and aware to all worker and employee.
Fire Safety Policy
Every site will have a fire safety plan. All staff will be knowledgeable about the plan and will be able to implement the plan.
Every site will contain fire alarms and fire extinguishers. Fire equipment will be checked or tested monthly to ensure that it is functioning properly. The results of these tests will be documented on the Fire Drill Report Form , which will be maintained onsite for a minimum of one year.
Flammable and combustible liquids will be stored in their original containers in a locked area in a shed or garage.
Fire drills will be conducted quarterly or as per schedule. Fire drills will be documented on Fire Drill Report Forms, which will be maintained onsite for a minimum of one year.