Disaster Management and Preparedness

Series:
Occupational Safety & Health Guide Series
Published:
November 22, 2000 by CRC Press - 264 Pages
Author(s):
Larry R. Collins, Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, USA

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ISBN 9781566705240
Cat# L1524
 

Features

  •    Addresses special considerations important in planning for disaster management, from chemical spills, floods, aircraft crashes, and terrorist attacks to catastrophic events
  •   Covers all aspects of disaster preparedness from assessing the risk prior to a disaster to the legal ramifications following a disaster
  •   Provides the how-tos for dealing with the media and protecting your organization’s assets
  •   Furnishes OSHA and FEMA regulations, charts, and sample programs and audits

    • Summary

    By watching the daily news or reading a newspaper, we quickly understand that disasters happen regularly. They take many forms, ranging from natural disasters such as tornadoes, to man-made disasters such as workplace violence. No matter what type, the results are usually the same: substantial loss of life, money, assets, and productivity.

    Table of Contents

    Contents
    Identifying the Risks
    Natural Risks
    Emerging Risks
    Governmental Regulations
    Structural Preparedness
    Coordinating with Local Assets
    Preplanning for a Disaster
    Eliminating, Minimizing, and Shifting Risks
    Developing an Action Plan
    Developing the Written Plan
    Effective Communications
    Selecting the Right People
    Training for Success
    Media Control
    Shareholder Factor
    After A Disaster - Minimizing the Damage
    Governmental Reactions
    Legal Issues
    Disability Issues
    Disaster Preparedness Assessments
    Personal Disasters  – Use of Criminal Sanctions
    Appendix A – OSHA Inspection Checklist
    Appendix B – Employee Workplace Rights
    Appendix C – Web Sites for Disaster Preparedness Information and Equipment
    Appendix D – Typical Responsibilities
    Appendix E – Potential Sources of Disaster Preparedness and Management Assistance Through Local Colleges and Universities

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