| Element | Documented | Functional
Ability Proven | Comments |
| | Yes | No | Yes | No | |
| Statement of policy on emergency response | | | | | |
| Plan given appropriate authority by highest management level | | | | | |
| Plan is distributed to all that need to know | | | | | |
| Plan establishes the emergency organization | | | | | |
| The authority to declare a full evacuation is designated | | | | | |
| The authority to declare the emergency is "over" is designated | | | | | |
| All response personnel are medically fit to perform their duties | | | | | |
| The following functions have been clearly defined and assigned to individuals: |
| - Plan administration | | | | | |
| - Operational control | | | | | |
| - Coordination of support | | | | | |
| - Plan maintenance | | | | | |
| - Regular risk assessment | | | | | |
| - Training | | | | | |
| - Drills and exercises | | | | | |
| - Maintenance of equipment | | | | | |
| - Specific response functions | | | | | |
| - Coordination of off site plans | | | | | |
| Alternates for all key positions exist | | | | | |
| Plan is based on risk assessment | | | | | |
| Plan provides for annual drills and exercises | | | | | |
| Plan establishes various levels of emergencies with levels of response | | | | | |
| Plan includes basic elements: |
| - Evacuation procedures | | | | | |
| - Shutdown procedures | | | | | |
| - Employee roll call procedures | | | | | |
| - Rescue and medical duties | | | | | |
| - Reporting procedures | | | | | |
| - Fire prevention plan | | | | | |
| All types of risks are considered: |
| - Natural | | | | | |
| - Man-made | | | | | |
| - Civil disorders | | | | | |
| All hazardous materials are listed | | | | | |
| Assessment includes adverse impact off-site | | | | | |
| Comprehensive accident investigation procedures exist | | | | | |
| Good housekeeping procedures exist | | | | | |
| Procedures exist for inspection or testing of critical equipment | | | | | |
| Procedures call for the review of all new processes and equipment for compliance with: |
| - Occupational Health and Safety Act | | | | | |
| - National Fire Code | | | | | |
| - National Electrical Code | | | | | |
| - Environmental Protection Act | | | | | |
| - Other applicable legal requirements | | | | | |
| Fire protection equipment is inspected per fire code | | | | | |
| Contractors are briefed about Emergency Response Plans | | | | | |
| The plan establishes a command post and ensures: | | | | | |
| - Command post locations provide protection from hazards | | | | | |
| - The command post is adequately equipped | | | | | |
| - Provisions have been made for emergency power, light, utilities, etc. | | | | | |
| Plan provides for emergency response training and covers the following: |
| - Emergency response training is based on specific hazards and response duties | | | | | |
| - Testing of knowledge and skills is required | | | | | |
| - Plan specifies type and frequency of training for each response function | | | | | |
| - Adequate training records are kept | | | | | |
| - Minimum training levels are defined | | | | | |
| - Training of first aid responders complies with standards | | | | | |
| A current inventory list of all equipment and supplies exists: | | | | | |
| - Maintenance and decontamination procedures are included | | | | | |
| - Equipment is tested as specified by the manufacturer | | | | | |
| - Equipment and supply needs are reviewed when changes occur | | | | | |
| - Contact lists for suppliers of emergency equipment and supplies maintained, updated and readily available | | | | | |
| - Respiratory equipment selection, use and maintenance comply with current standard | | | | | |
| Mutual aid agreements are in place: | | | | | |
| - Call lists and letters of agreement are up-to-date | | | | | |
| - Drills involving mutual aid have been held | | | | | |
| - Capabilities of community organizations have been reviewed and considered | | | | | |
| Communication procedures include: |
| - Telephone | | | | | |
| - Two-way radios | | | | | |
| - Intercom | | | | | |
| - Runners | | | | | |
| - Emergency numbers are posted at telephones | | | | | |
| Effective detection systems are installed, such as: |
| - Smoke detectors | | | | | |
| - Heat detectors | | | | | |
| - Remote substance monitors | | | | | |
| - Leak detectors | | | | | |
| - Process control alarms | | | | | |
| Detection devices undergo regular testing, inspection, maintenance and calibration | | | | | |
| Regular tests of the alarm systems are conducted | | | | | |
| Evacuation details involve: | | | | | |
| - At least two evacuation routes exist from each area | | | | | |
| - All emergency exits are properly marked | | | | | |
| - All employees are instructed in evacuation procedures | | | | | |
| - Maps and procedures are posted | | | | | |
| - Assembly areas consider safe distances | | | | | |
| - All employees and visitors can be accounted for | | | | | |
| - Procedures address special needs of person(s) with disabilities | | | | | |
| - Temporary shelter or transportation is considered | | | | | |
| - The security function is defined | | | | | |
| - Facility access is controlled during an emergency | | | | | |
| - Traffic control has been considered | | | | | |
| - Pilferage and theft have been considered | | | | | |
| - High security risk areas have been identified | | | | | |
| - There are physical security devices | | | | | |
| The plan includes media relations before, during and after the emergency: | | | | | |
| - Public information documents exist | | | | | |
| - Those dealing with the media/public are trained | | | | | |
| - Contacts with the media are established and maintained | | | | | |
| - Media information is reviewed annually and updated | | | | | |
| - Procedures control the release of information to the public during an emergency | | | | | |
| - Names and information regarding the injured are restricted | | | | | |
| - Regular media releases are made during an emergency | | | | | |
| Other: |
| - Emergency shutdown procedures exist | | | | | |
| - Responsibility for shutdown is assigned | | | | | |
| - Procedures and checklists have been developed | | | | | |
| - Diagrams and maps indicating critical components are available | | | | | |
| - All critical components are clearly identified | | | | | |
| - Persons with special technological knowledge are available to emergency personnel | | | | | |
| - An alternative location for continuing operations management is identified | | | | | |
| - Resource list has been developed for sources of equipment, supplies, services or contractors | | | | | |
| - Agreements have been made with other facilities to continue production of products | | | | | |
| - Procedures are adequate to document all compensable losses | | | | | |
| - Procedures provide for preserving the accident scene for investigations | | | | | |
| - A safety plan is required prior to re-entry into affected areas | | | | | |
