Logistics Sub-Sector Land Transportation

Participant Handbook 
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Accidents
, which result in injury, are cautions that there are uncontrolled hazards. These hazards have 
to be recognized and eliminated from the workplace. It is vital that all injuries and 
accidents
, including 
near misses, must be 
reported
so that they can be investigated and the reasons determined and 
removed. 
Fig 7.4.1. Emergency Response Planning 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 Fig.7.4.2. Steps for Emergency Response Planning
 
 
 

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Land Transportation - 
Associate 
A Command & Control Centre in coordination with various Sections to handle Emergencies 
 
Fig.7.4.3. Handle Emergency
 
During an emergency, an Emergency Coordinator (EC) is immediately appointed by the emergency 
control room. Personnel appointed as EC should be adequately trained on emergency response 
system and should be familiar with contractor's site locations. On arrival at the emergency location, 
the EC will formally take control of the situation and conduct the appropriate emergency response. 
The EC shall: 
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Ensure the emergency location is evacuated. 
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Manage and coordinate the activities of the emergency response teams and ensure that the 
emergency response effort observes the following priorities: 
Preserve lives of people, 
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 Protect the environment, 
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 Protect assets, 
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 Preserve damage to the reputation of owner and contractor 
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The EC shall make sure that the EM is fully aware of the ongoing situation, paying particular 
regard to the potential escalation. 
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Ensure that ample firefighting and rescue techniques are utilized during execution of 
emergency activities. 
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Be responsible for the complete safety of personnel at the emergency location. 
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Identify requirements for additional workforce & resources and ask for these from the 
Emergency Control room. 

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