3.13 Severe Weather Emergencies

The following are essential procedures to follow if a severe weather emergency occurs:

• Monitor weather reports.

• During a severe weather emergency, move to the safest place available, such as the interior of a building.

• Stay away from windows and open doors.

• Stay in the safest location until the weather emergency has passed or until you are instructed to return to your work site.

• Employees are expected to report to and remain at their work location unless they receive other instructions from their immediate supervisor.