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EMERGENCY RESPONSE
immediate access to medical care, the level of medical provision should be assessed. Through a due diligence process, a number of operators have identified that First Aid at Work is not suitable for environments in which most windfarms operate.
The review should identify the suitability of the medical provisions and if they are of an appropriate level and determine what clinical arrangements are in place to ensure continuous improvement.
All of the above elements will fully test the ability of a team on a windfarm site to effectively manage an incident.
simulation can include practical elements and table top recreations. This will give your workforce exposure to realistic events and test their reactions when under pressure.
WHAT TO EXPECT FROM YOUR REVIEW A thorough review of your procedures will look at the following elements…
Implementation of your Emergency Response Procedures – in the event of an incident occurring, your team will be under pressure to perform in an effective and timely manner. Therefore, the review should include an assessment of the workforce to ensure that they fully understand their roles and responsibilities. Plans and procedures should be simple and easy to follow.
Management Team Capabilities – a management team is likely to have the responsibility for the coordination of an incident or emergency. A review should determine if they are competent to manage an incident and if they have been tested under real or simulated conditions. It is likely that members of your incident management team would benefit greatly from tailored training, which covers all parts of your emergency response plans.
Communications Process – the review should test the communications process to ensure priority messages are not protracted and that information is channelled to the correct location
expediently. It is vital that everyone understands and follows communications protocols, otherwise key pieces of information may not be communicated. Communications should be incorporated in to all areas of emergency response training.
Incident Timelines – it is imperative that an incident is reported immediately, and that the appropriate people are informed, which may be different dependent on the nature of the incident. The review should challenge protocols to ensure the appropriate people and departments are informed and that suitable resources can be deployed.
Media Channels – with multiple communication channels and instant messaging via social media platforms, news can be circulated in real-time, therefore protocols should be recorded in the plan to monitor and manage media communication. The review should include a method of testing these protocols.
Training – it is essential that emergency planning includes all elements of the incident from the initial response to incident close down and debrief. A review should include an assessment of individual competency to complete a particular function.
Medical Intervention – as your team is operating from a remote location, without
BENEFIT FROM HFR SOLUTIONS CIC SECTOR EXPERTISE Working with an emergency response specialist, such as HFR Solutions CIC, is an established way to ensure the safety of your workforce. Not only do you benefit from the sector expertise they have amassed working with organisations such as Centrica, Eon, Siemens and Ecotricity, but they also have the skills, knowledge and experience of Humberside Fire and Rescue Service (HFRS) behind them.
HFR was established in 2012 to share the skills, values, knowledge and expertise of Humberside Fire and Rescue Service with the commercial sector. An ISO accredited company (ISO9001, ISO14001 and ISO18001), they now deliver courses at venues across Yorkshire, Lincolnshire and throughout the UK. They offer site-specific emergency planning solutions as well as incident response, response team development, rescue plan review and workplace safety.
As a Community Interest Company, all surplus profits are re-invested into safety initiatives in the local community.
Mark Richardson HFR Solutions CIC
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