OSHA defines a workplace emergency as “an unforeseen situation that threatens your employees, customers, or the public; disrupts or shuts down your operations; or causes physical or environmental damage.” Emergencies tend to present themselves at the most inconvenient times, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have an action plan ready to minimize negative effects.
Emergency Preparedness & the Workplace: How to Keep Your Employees Safe
OSHA defines a workplace emergency as “an unforeseen situation that threatens your employees, customers, or the public; disrupts or shuts down your operations; or causes physical or environmental damage.” Emergencies tend to present themselves at the most inconvenient times, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have an action plan ready to minimize negative effects.