Arnco Safety General Manager Rolly Walker breaks down five essential reasons your team needs to have a rescue plan in place to help accidents from occurring and to know what to do in the event of a safety emergency.
Let’s talk rescue plans.
Regarding workplace safety, having a solid technical rescue plan in place can mean the difference between life and death. Technical rescues involve using specialized equipment and techniques to rescue individuals trapped or injured in hazardous environments.
Here are five important reasons to have a rescue plan in place:
1. Compliance with Regulations
OSHA mandates that employers must provide a safe work environment for their employees. This includes having a technical rescue plan in place if there is a potential for employees to be trapped or injured in hazardous environments.
2. Minimizing Risk
Accidents can happen in any workplace, but hazardous environments such as construction sites, confined spaces, and industrial facilities increase the risk of serious injury or fatality. A technical rescue plan is designed to minimize that risk by identifying potential hazards, assessing the risk, and putting controls in place to mitigate the risk.
3. Mitigating Damage
In the event of an accident, having a technical rescue plan in place can help to mitigate the damage. The plan outlines the procedures and equipment necessary to rescue trapped or injured individuals safely. Without a plan, rescue attempts can be disorganized and potentially dangerous, increasing the risk of further injury or damage.
4. Improving Response Time
When accidents occur, time is of the essence. The longer it takes to rescue trapped or injured individuals, the greater the risk of serious injury or fatality. A technical rescue plan outlines the roles and responsibilities of each member of the rescue team, as well as the procedures and equipment necessary to carry out the rescue.
5. Protecting Your Organization’s Reputation
In today’s world, reputation is everything. Accidents that result in serious injury or fatality can have devastating consequences for those involved and damage your organization’s reputation. By having a technical rescue plan in place, you are demonstrating a commitment to employee safety and minimizing the risk of accidents.
Having a technical rescue plan in place is crucial for any organization.
It ensures compliance with regulations, minimizes risk, mitigates damage, improves response time, and protects your organization’s reputation.
