EMPLOYEE SAFETY MANUAL – EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN
At ABC Manufacturing, employee safety is our top priority. All employees are required to follow these emergency and safety protocols to ensure a safe work environment.
1. Reporting Injuries:
- All workplace injuries, no matter how minor, must be reported to a supervisor immediately. Supervisors will provide the injured employee with a Workplace Incident Report Form and arrange medical attention if needed.
- The completed form must be submitted to the Safety Manager within 24 hours of the incident. Failure to do so may result in Workers’ Compensation claims being denied.
- In cases of severe injury requiring immediate medical attention, supervisors will call 911 and inform the HR department within 4 hours.
2. Evacuation Procedures:
- In the event of a fire or chemical spill, employees must evacuate using the nearest marked exit. Do not use elevators.
- Employees must proceed to the designated assembly area in Lot C and await further instructions from the Safety Officer. Supervisors will conduct headcounts to ensure everyone is accounted for.
3. Hazard Reporting:
- Employees must report unsafe conditions, such as broken equipment, exposed wiring, or spills, to the Maintenance Department through the Hazard Reporting System on the company intranet.
- Hazards requiring immediate attention (e.g., gas leaks, chemical spills) should also be reported directly to the Safety Officer by phone.
4. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):
- Employees must wear appropriate PPE (e.g., hard hats, gloves, safety goggles) in designated areas. PPE violations will result in a verbal warning for the first offense, followed by written warnings for repeated violations.
An employee notices exposed wiring in the assembly line area but does not report it. Two days later, another employee trips over the wiring and suffers a minor injury. Who is responsible for this incident, based on the safety manual?