6.3: Emergency Response

(20 points)

GREEN GLOBES #6.3.1 Are procedures documented and staff trained to deal with and obtain prompt assistance for emergencies such as fire, spills, power failures and illness? 

• Yes (5 points) 
• No (0 points)

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Procedures must be detailed for quick and effective action in the event of an emergency. They should include up-to-date contacts to obtain assistance promptly and to report the emergency. There should also be a protocol to assess the risks of re-occupying a building in the case of evacuation.

GREEN GLOBES #6.3.2 Do the emergency plans refer to all applicable legislation regarding emergency procedures, reporting and record-keeping?

• Yes (5 points) 
• No (0 points)

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The emergency response plan must ensure compliance with applicable regulations. A first step is to define accountability with respect to permits, record-keeping, and reporting.

GREEN GLOBES #6.3.3 Is there equipment on-site to deal with environmental emergencies? 

• Yes (4 points) 
• No (0 points)

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The environmental emergency response plan should require that equipment such as spill control kits, absorbents, and personal protection equipment be on-site for quick and easy access.

GREEN GLOBES #6.3.4 Are there contingency plans for both short-term and long-term power failures? 

• Yes (3 points) 
• No (0 points)

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Planning for power failures should address the following elements: 

• communication to tenants 
• security 
• provision of emergency power and water 
• evacuation

GREEN GLOBES #6.3.5 Is there a site map showing the location of environmentally significant features?

• Yes (3 points) 
• No (0 points)

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Site plans should identify environmental significant features such as: 

• hazardous waste storage rooms, 
• PCB-containing equipment,
• sanitary and storm sewer lines, 
• CFC equipment, 
• storage tanks
• emergency equipment

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