Duties of the Emergency Co-ordinator.

[Neil Enslin]

The Emergency Co-ordinator should be responsible for the following:

1. Assessing the situation to determine whether an emergency exists requiring activation of the emergency procedures.
2. Supervising all efforts in the area, including evacuating the employees.
3. Co-ordinating outside emergency services, such as medical aid and local fire departments as well as ensuring that they are available and notified when necessary, and
4. Directing the shutdown of plant operations when required.

It is also important to co-ordinate the action plan with other employers ( sub-contractors) that will be working on your sites.
These are merely guidelines that can be followed depending on the kind of operations you find yourselves in.