Occupational Health and Safety Code

115(1)

An employer must establish an emergency response plan for responding to an emergency that may require rescue or evacuation.

115(2)

An employer must involve affected workers in establishing the emergency response plan.

115(3)

An employer must ensure that an emergency response plan is current.

116

An emergency response plan must include the following:

(a) the identification of potential emergencies;

(b) procedures for dealing with the identified emergencies;

(c) the identification of, location of and operational procedures for emergency equipment and personal protective equipment;

(d) the emergency response training requirements;

(e) the location and use of emergency facilities;

(f) the fire protection requirements;

(g) the alarm and emergency communication requirements;

(h) the first aid services required;

(i) procedures for rescue and evacuation;

(j) the designated rescue and evacuation workers.

117(1)

An employer must designate the workers who will provide rescue services and supervise evacuation procedures in an emergency.

117(2)

An employer must ensure that designated rescue and emergency workers are trained in emergency response appropriate to the work site and the potential emergencies identified in the emergency response plan.

117(3)

The training under subsection (2) must include exercises appropriate to the work site that simulate the potential emergencies identified in the emergency response plan.

117(4)

The training exercises referred to in subsection (3) must be repeated at the intervals required to ensure that the designated rescue and evacuation workers are competent to carry out their duties.

118(1)

An employer must provide workers designated under section 117 with equipment and personal protective equipment appropriate to the work site and the potential emergencies identified in the emergency response plan.

118(2)

Workers who respond to an emergency must wear and use equipment and personal protective equipment appropriate to the work site and the emergency.