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Developing a Protective Action Plan
Whether it is practical or feasible to employ the evacuation or shelter in place protective actions (see the Protective Building Design Features Section), a well-defined, communicated and understood plan for managing the situation is critical in an emergency involving airborne hazards. An effective protective-action plan provides the ability to respond rapidly to perceptible hazards of all types and to select the best course of action. Here are four steps to follow in preparing and implementing a protective-action plan:
- Conduct a building assessment or survey to determine what protective actions are most practical and feasible given the building's construction, architecture and location (low or high ground is important). Also identify and quantify any hazardous chemicals or materials that are stored, used or transported in or near the building.
- Write specific procedures for:
- Determining if/when a hazard exists
- Deciding on the best action to take, based on conditions and events
- Communicating emergency instructions to occupants of the building
- Evacuating, sheltering in place, and/or using protective masks
- Designate and train protective action coordinators
- Train and familiarize all building occupants on awareness and the procedures to be taken in the event of an CBRN incident or accident
- For information on the proper design of a TFA using Hunter CBRN collective protection systems, order our Design and Applications guide.
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