There is a CSA standard for emergency response called Z731. This rule provides that in every emergency there is an initial state of confusion and disbelief. When an emergency strikes can be a time when respondents are overwhelmed and can not adequately address the emergency. Through proper preparation and planning risk loss and damage can be minimized.
Preparing an emergency response plan for an apartment building can be divided into three categories: organizational objectives, risk vulnerabilities and resource identification. Firstly we must be able to organize what the objectives are in an emergency situation. The objectives are usually the prevention of injury or death, prevention of damage to property and the return to normal activities.
The plan should identify who should be called first. The initial responder should have the authority to make decisions, this is especially important during the Christmas holidays, when the capacity of contact with senior management may not be possible. A list of potentially dangerous situations must be compiled. Usually fall into one of three categories: natural hazards, risks manmade and technological hazards. For the purposes of this article focuses on the manmade / hazards natural water damage and fire and smoke damage. After a series of safe operating practices should be developed by each of the potential dangers that may arise.
Having compiled the list of potential emergency situations is quite obvious that the first thing to do in most situations is to call 911. This is what makes water damage as different as an emergency 911, because not answer the call of this type. You must have a list of internal resources are able to respond, as the telephone number of the caregiver to turn off the water superintendent. They said they know that water shut-off valves are. Have the number of a plumber familiar with the building also helps.
Call the plumbing company he uses and see if you can get the emergency number after hours to the person on duty and only a secondary number in case there's no answer. It's Christmas time we are preparing here, the more numbers best. Make sure you have the number for a catering company that provides disaster service 24 / 7 and make sure you know your company is very responsive. When it is water damage faster the response of the minor damage caused. Electrician to have the number of your building. Remind people that electricity and water are a potentially fatal mix. Electricians people can be extremely difficult to reach after hours. They have firm numbers for a second alternative and even third only if there are several other buildings affected by the same situation.
The numbers of all internal and external resources must be available for all security personnel. If the building has no security on site after an emergency number should be on the call board. It is very effective to have these numbers stickers or magnets and published in places that can not be missed.
Once you know whom to call and when to call them, it is important develop a list of do's and don'ts in their buildings.
- In particular, identify where the shutoff valves, if there are valves that security should not be touched be marked as such.
- If you do not have energy sources that may require locking out then they have identified
- Be sure the site staff has an idea where electrical conduits and plumbing are in the building
- Never allow firestops to commit
- Never touch power sources when moist
- Never enter electrical rooms wet
- Be aware water lines that may have additives that are unsafe for the sanitary sewer system as the roof of the heating up and inhibitors corrosion in irrigation systems
- Evaluate the source of water and if potentially pathogenic ensure adequate engineering controls are used practices safe work and personal protective equipment
- Clearly define what the mitigation of water damage in your facility means
- Do insurance required building plans are available for emergency personnel
- Make it clear that building evacuation is required and how the evacuation was carried out
The main aim of this paper is to identify areas of concern during a flood that People who normally are not under the chain of command of the construction may be necessary to make decisions about. Always remember that the longer it takes to make a decision in a situation of water damage over the water flows, most will go away and cause more damage.
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